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Owner Requirements and Vehicle Eligibility

What you must maintain to list and rent a vehicle on TripCity.

Owner Requirements and Acknowledgments

As a vehicle owner on TripCity, you are required to maintain your own insurance at all times.

You agree and acknowledge the following:

  • You must carry an active personal or commercial auto insurance policy at all times.
  • TripCity insurance does not replace your primary insurance.
  • If you select TripCity Collision and Comprehensive coverage, you must also carry Collision and Comprehensive on your own policy.
  • If you fail to maintain required insurance, TripCity will not provide coverage, and any related claim will be denied.

Liability Coverage Limitations

  • TripCity auto liability coverage applies only during the active rental period.
  • Coverage provides state minimum liability limits only, as required by law.
  • No PIP, MedPay, UM, or UIM coverage is included unless required by state law.

Storage and Catastrophic Event Limitation

  • If a single event damages multiple vehicles stored at one location, the total payout is capped at $300,000 per location.
  • Storing vehicles at different locations helps reduce this risk.

State Filing Responsibility

  • TripCity insurance does not satisfy state filing requirements.
  • Registration filings, renewals, and post-accident filings remain your responsibility.

Vehicle Eligibility Requirements

To list a vehicle on TripCity, it must meet the following standards.

Basic Requirements

  • Age: Recommended to be less than 15 years old.
  • Value: Minimum market value of $5,000 ACV.

  • Location and Registration:
    • Located in the United States.
    • Registered to you or your business.
    • Compliant with all state and federal laws.
  • Condition:
    • Excellent working order.
    • Valid and updated registration, matching license plates, inspections, and insurance at all times.

Ineligible Vehicles

The following vehicles cannot be listed on TripCity:

  • Limousines
  • Off-road vehicles
  • Motorcycles
  • RVs and camper vans
  • Three-wheeled vehicles, including Slingshot
  • Vehicles requiring a commercial driver’s license

Operational Standards

  • Odometer must be functional and untampered.
  • Title must be clean. No branded, rebuilt, or salvage titles.
  • Vehicles previously declared a total loss are not eligible.

Why These Standards Exist

These requirements help:

  • Keep vehicles safe and reliable for drivers.
  • Reduce insurance risk and claim disputes.
  • Maintain a high-quality marketplace for owners and renters.

Enforcement

Vehicles that do not meet these requirements may be rejected during onboarding or removed during any future account review. Ongoing compliance is required to remain active on the platform.