Car Sharing

Set up and manage car sharing — Smartcar integration, rental sessions, reservations, insurance, and subscriptions

25 Articles

Accidents, Emergencies, and Roadside Assistance

Operational playbook for collisions, injuries, breakdowns, and roadside events during car sharing rentals

10 min read
intermediate

Car Sharing API & Webhooks

Integrate car sharing workflows with external systems using API keys, webhook events, and reliable event processing practices

9 min read
advanced

Calendar Sync (Turo, Getaround & More)

Sync vehicle availability with external platforms like Turo and Getaround — prevent double-bookings and manage multi-platform listings

8 min read
intermediate

Car-as-a-Service (CaaS) Subscriptions

Set up monthly car subscription programs — vehicle classes, subscription plans, mileage tracking, vehicle swaps, and Stripe billing

12 min read
advanced

Car Sharing Pricing & Rates

Set up pricing for car rentals — hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates, platform fees, deposits, and vehicle model pricing

9 min read
intermediate

Condition Reports & Damage Documentation

Pre and post-rental vehicle condition documentation — required photos, AI damage detection, and handling disputes

7 min read
intermediate

Connecting Vehicles with Smartcar

How to connect cars to Levy Fleets via Smartcar's cloud API — supported brands, the OAuth flow, and what data is collected

8 min read
beginner

Damage Claims Workflow

Handle vehicle damage from detection through resolution — AI comparison, claim creation, cost estimation, and customer charging

8 min read
intermediate

Disputes & Chargeback Defense

Automated chargeback defense — how Levy Fleets generates evidence, submits responses to Stripe, and manages payment disputes

9 min read
advanced

Dynamic Pricing & Surge Rules

Configure dynamic pricing rules for car sharing — time-of-day multipliers, zone-based adjustments, and vehicle-class pricing modifiers

8 min read
advanced

EV Charging, Return Rules, and Reimbursement

Define EV-specific return requirements, charging thresholds, reimbursement policy, and operational handling for low-charge returns

8 min read
intermediate

Fuel & Mileage Surcharges

Configure charges for fuel consumption and mileage overages — threshold vs per-unit modes, calculation examples, and cap settings

7 min read
intermediate

Getting Started with Car Sharing

High-level overview and setup checklist for operators launching car sharing on Levy Fleets

10 min read
beginner

Insurance Verification

Configure and manage insurance requirements for car rentals — verification modes, coverage minimums, Axle integration, and damage waivers

8 min read
intermediate

Managing Smartcar Connections

Day-to-day management of Smartcar-connected vehicles — connection statuses, reconnecting, troubleshooting, and telemetry updates

6 min read
intermediate

Notifications & Alerts

What notifications are sent during car sharing sessions — push notifications, SMS, email alerts for operators and customers

7 min read
intermediate

Operator App for Car Sharing

Manage car sharing operations from the mobile operator app — vehicle commands, ride management, QR scanning, and field operations

8 min read
intermediate

Rental Agreements & Digital Signing

Configure rental agreement templates, per-rental signing requirements, digital signatures, and PDF generation for car sharing

8 min read
intermediate

Rental Extensions, Modifications, and Early Returns

Operational and billing rules for changing reservation times, extending active rentals, and processing early returns

9 min read
intermediate

The Rental Session Flow

Complete walkthrough of the car sharing check-in, active rental, and check-out lifecycle

12 min read
beginner

Reservations & Bookings

Set up and manage advance vehicle reservations — pricing tiers, booking lifecycle, cancellation policies, and no-show handling

10 min read
intermediate

Return Zones for Car Sharing

Configure where cars can be returned — set up parking zones, enforce return locations during check-out, and configure out-of-zone fees

8 min read
intermediate

Smartcar Outage Runbook

Operational runbook for Smartcar or OEM telematics outages affecting lock/unlock, telemetry, and rental session completion

11 min read
advanced

Vehicle Availability & Scheduling

Manage when vehicles are available for rent — block dates for maintenance, set recurring availability windows, and control fleet scheduling

7 min read
intermediate

Violations & Toll Management

Manage traffic violations, parking tickets, toll charges, and speeding tickets — auto-match to renters, charge processing fees, and handle disputes

10 min read
intermediate