- TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE ("owner")
- CREATE A LISTING AS AN OWNER
- Enter vehicle description, dates, locations, any other constraints, etc. Add 2-3 pictures of your vehicle. It helps to enter $$ you are willing to pay Traveler to transport your vehicle. Knowing the distance helps to calculate.
- SEARCH & CONNECT - MATCH IT
- Search Traveler listings. If you find a match or two or more, request to Connect. If suitable to the Traveler, they will Accept, and you will be connected to facilitate a deal. If a Traveler sees your listing and requests a connection to you, look at their listing and decide if they could be suitable. Accept or reject Traveler connection.
- ACCEPT - MOVE IT
- Facilitate a deal to transport.
- INSURANCE FAQ
- list your vehicle
- drive, pilot, or captain ("traveler")
- CREATE A LISTING AS A TRAVELER
- Enter your certifications (class driver, twin-engine pilot, tugboat captain, sailor, etc). Enter availability of locations, dates, and other constraints and possibilities. It helps to post pictures and mention what you might expect (tolls, gas, flat fee for overnight if distance if longer than 8 hours drive, etc.)
- SEARCH & CONNECT - MATCH IT
- Search Owner listings. If you find a match or two or more, request to Connect. If suitable to the Owner, they will Accept, and you will be connected to facilitate a deal. Likewise, if an Owner sees your listing and requests a connection to you, look at their listing and decide if they could be suitable. Accept or reject Owner connection.
- ACCEPT - MOVE IT
- Facilitate a deal to transport.
- INSURANCE FAQ Search
FAQ's
TRAVELERS
1. How does the system work?
A: Owner uploads a vehicle and specifies the dates for which the vehicle is available as well as other vehicle and trip information. Traveler searches for a vehicle and presses "Connect" if a suitable vehicle is found. An email will be sent to Owner regarding the confirmation of the vehicle. Owner will then contact the Traveler.
OR
B: Traveler uploads information about themselves and specifies the dates and routes they are willing to transport. Owner searches for a Traveler and presses "Connect" if a suitable Traveler is found. An email will be sent to Traveler regarding the confirmation of the vehicle. Traveler will then contact the Owner.
2. How much does eFravel charge and why?
Listing as an Owner or a Traveler is always free. We would like to explain below the logic of why we charge a small processing fee of $3 one time to connect each Owner and Traveler:
Since both Owner and Traveler are charged, chance of success increases as only serious listers will pay the fee to connect.
Assume only 10% success of finding a match. For every 10 connects you get one 1 successful match. So you paid $30 which is less than a rental car for a day but both Owner and Traveler save or make $100's of dollars respectively.
Its a win-win-win situation. This will also allow eFravel to maintain the service and add new features.
3. Is my information secure?
We respect and give utmost importance to user privacy and security. Any information that you provide us will be not be disclosed to marketing agencies or other users (other than for intended vehicle transaction). We will NOT send any spam or junk emails.
4. What documents do I need to be considered as a qualified driver?
A: We are not subject matter experts and therefore not qualified to provide advise on this topic. What we state below is strictly common sense based and NOT to be used literally. eFravel is NOT responsible for accuracy of the statements below. Generally, Owners would want to make sure that a Traveler has good driving history and is free of any criminal records. Some set of documents that will help you include: current DMV driving records, background check record if available (one company which performs this service is intelius.com, but they are NOT associated with eFravel in any manner and eFravel does not vouch for intelius), copies of auto insurance, copies of utility bills to prove your residence, list of 2 references, etc.
5. What happens if the vehicle I'm driving breaks down?
When you contact the Owner, please verify the Owner's auto insurance, vehicle registration, and inspection. Also, you can verify with supplier if road side assistance is included in the Owner’s insurance and get the details. Make sure you are pre-authorized for minor repairs up to certain amount. You may have to contact supplier for any major repairs before you do it.
6. What items are prohibited to take with me?
We are not subject matter experts and therefore not qualified to provide advise on this topic. What we state below is strictly common sense based and NOT to be used literally. eFravel is NOT responsible for accuracy of the statements below. You CANNOT take anything that can be considered illegal (guns, drugs, etc.). Also, you cannot smoke or drink alcohol in the vehicle. You cannot eat food and drive. You cannot trash the car with food items or anything. In other words, keep the vehicle clean and treat the vehicle as if it is new and with respect for your Owner.
7. How many people can travel with me?
Owner can let you know.
8. Who are the Owners of the vehicle?
Owners can be driveaway companies, individual people relocating, "snow birders"
migrating from one place to another, companies who transfer their salespeople, rental
car companies who want to transfer their cars to meet their seasonal demand, etc.
9. What kind of insurance do I need for me and for the vehicle?
Check Our Insurance Section.
10. Who pays for the gas?
The Owner and Traveler should work this out while facilitating their deal.
OWNERS
11. How do I make sure that the Traveler is qualified to drive my vehicle?
We are not subject matter experts and therefore not qualified to provide advise on this topic. What we state below is strictly common sense based and NOT to be used literally. eFravel is NOT responsible for accuracy of the statements below. You can check the customer's qualification using some of the suggested documents: current DMV driving records, background check record (one company which performs this service is intelius.com, but they are NOT associated with eFravel in any manner and eFravel does not vouch for intelius), copies of auto insurance, copies of utility bills to prove user's residence, list of 2 references, etc.
12. What kind of insurance do I need?
A: Check Our Insurance Section.
13. Do I need to get any security deposit from Traveler?
Similar to driveaway companies, you can get $300.00 or $350.00 from Traveler and
return it when the vehicle is delivered without any damage. If there are some damages
verifiable by using the origin and destination vehicle check forms, Owner and Traveler could mutually sort it out considering the insurance involved.
14. Who pays for the gas?
The Owner and Traveler should work this out while facilitating their deal.
15. Can I track my vehicle?
The Owner and Traveler should work this out while facilitating their deal.
16. Can I specify the maximum miles that can be put on the vehicle?
Yes. Most Owners will specify the maximum miles that can put on the vehicle.
Usually this will be 200 to 300 miles more than the direct route mileage to give
flexibility to the driver for some sight seeing, visiting friends, etc.
17. Can I put my stuff in the trunk or back seat?
The Owner and Traveler should work this out while facilitating their deal.
18. What if the vehicle breaks down?
When you meet the Traveler for vehicle transaction, make sure you pre-authorize for minor repairs up to certain amount. You may ask the customer to contact you for any major repairs before you do it (if you are doing this, give your cell # just in case of emergency). If your auto insurance includes road side assistance, you can provide the contact information to the Traveler.
19. What do I do if the Traveler damages my vehicle?
At the destination, check your vehicle condition along with the Traveler using
the vehicle check out form filled at the origin. Indicate if any new damages are
present in the vehicle. It is suggested that both Owner and Traveler initial
the new damages in the vehicle check in form at the destination and contact insurance.
Deduct any deductible charged by the insurance from the security deposit provided
by the Traveler or if damages are minor the appropriate amount.
INSURANCE
Your Auto Insurance Company is your
trusted and best resource for insurance and/or information available for you. You
should contact them and they will be able to answer all your questions about coverage
from liability to personal injury, collision and comprehensive whether you are the Owner or
the Traveler as the case may be.
You should get a clear picture of what Owner and Traveler insurance covers after talking to your insurance agent. They will also
be able to guide you in case you need
additional coverage to make your transport and travel worry-free.
If you are a Traveler and don’t own a vehicle, many Auto Insurance Companies provide non-owners drivers
insurance (Please note, eFravel does not
vouch for authenticity or accuracy of this website). You can also add non-owner drivers insurance endorsement to your existing auto insurance (which usually is very affordabe and a small fraction of your auto insurance cost) to cover against the liability and property damage while driving suppliers car.
In cases where limits have been reached and there is no more insurance to cover the claim, liability could still be covered by an Umbrella Insurance Policy (Please note, eFravel does not vouch for the authenticity or accuracy of this website).
We strongly recommend you reach out to your Auto Insurance Company for proper coverage and discuss all options to cover you and your assets and experience a fruitful transaction!!
Your Auto Insurance Company is your trusted and best resource for insurance and/or information available for you. You should contact them and they will be able to answer all your questions about coverage from liability to personal injury, collision and comprehensive whether you are the Owner or the Traveler as the case may be.
You should get a clear picture of what Owner and Traveler insurance covers after talking to your insurance agent. They will also be able to guide you in case you need additional coverage to make your transport and travel worry-free.
If you are a Traveler and don’t own a vehicle, many Auto Insurance Companies provide non-owners drivers insurance (Please note, eFravel does not vouch for authenticity or accuracy of this website). You can also add non-owner drivers insurance endorsement to your existing auto insurance (which usually is very affordabe and a small fraction of your auto insurance cost) to cover against the liability and property damage while driving suppliers car.
In cases where limits have been reached and there is no more insurance to cover the claim, liability could still be covered by an Umbrella Insurance Policy (Please note, eFravel does not vouch for the authenticity or accuracy of this website).
We strongly recommend you reach out to your Auto Insurance Company for proper coverage and discuss all options to cover you and your assets and experience a fruitful transaction!!