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For years, people looking for an everyday car have typically had two choices: buy a car or sign a traditional lease. Buying a car often involves a significant financial commitment, whether that's purchasing a vehicle outright or taking out a loan lasting several years. Traditional leasing can reduce some of the responsibilities of ownership, but still typically means committing to the same vehicle for two to four years.
But life doesn't always follow a multiyear plan. Jobs change. Commutes change. People move. Families grow. The car that works for someone today might not be the best fit next year.
What are the main differences between buying and leasing a car?
Buying and leasing both provide someone with an everyday car, but they work differently.
Both options typically require longer-term decisions and leave people responsible for managing additional costs like insurance and maintenance separately.
But what if there were another way to have a car?
What are more flexible alternatives to buying or leasing?
Flexcar is one of those options. For people who want an everyday car without buying or committing to a traditional multiyear lease, Flexcar offers a way to have a car of their own without a large down payment or multiyear contract.
Members choose a vehicle and mileage plan that fits their needs, with insurance included through their choice of Essential Protection or Enhanced Protection. A separate annual membership includes routine maintenance, covered repairs and 24/7 roadside assistance.
It's a better way to have a car, built around the freedom to change as life changes. It's called "flexing."
How does "flexing" a car work?
Flexing means choosing a car that works for your life today, with the freedom to make changes down the road. Instead of trying to predict what kind of vehicle you'll need years from now, you can choose what fits your current lifestyle.
For example, someone might need a smaller, fuel-efficient car for their daily commute but want more space as their family grows. Or a new job could mean driving more or fewer miles each month.
With Flexcar, members can switch to another available vehicle, adjust their mileage plan or keep their current car for as long as they need it. Vehicle swaps are subject to an applicable fee.
Members can also return their car without the early termination penalties typically associated with ending a traditional lease.
What does Flexcar include?
Flexcar simplifies many of the expenses and responsibilities people typically manage separately when buying or leasing a car.
The monthly plan includes:
The separate $249 annual membership includes:
Members also have the flexibility to switch vehicles or adjust their mileage plans as their needs change.
Who would benefit from Flexcar?
Flexcar is designed for people who want the convenience of having their own everyday car without the traditional hassles of buying or leasing.
Whether you're commuting to work, moving to a new city, growing your family or simply looking for a different way to have a car, Flexcar offers the flexibility to choose what works for your lifestyle.
Instead of putting a large amount of money down, committing to the same car for years and managing insurance and maintenance separately, Flexcar brings many of these essentials together through its monthly plan and annual membership.
The benefit isn't that you have to change your car. It's knowing that you can.
What's the difference between Flexcar and car rental?
Traditional rental cars are typically designed for specific trips or short-term travel needs. Flexcar, on the other hand, is designed to be your everyday car.
Members choose a vehicle and mileage plan that fits their lifestyle and can continue driving that car without the fixed end date associated with a traditional short-term rental.
How does Flexcar differ from a traditional car lease?
Traditional car leases generally require people to commit to the same vehicle for a predetermined period, often several years. These agreements may also involve upfront costs, mileage restrictions and penalties for ending the lease early.
Flexcar offers an alternative without a large down payment or traditional multiyear contract, giving members greater control over how long they keep their car and the flexibility to make changes as their needs evolve.
Flexing: A better way to have a car
Buying, traditional leasing and Flexcar all offer ways to have an everyday car. The biggest differences come down to ownership, commitment, convenience and flexibility.
Flexcar offers people a more convenient and flexible way to have a car of their own, without buying or locking into a traditional multiyear lease. With insurance, routine maintenance and 24/7 roadside assistance included through its monthly plan and annual membership, Flexcar takes care of many of the responsibilities that come with having a car.
Because your life changes. Your car should be able to change with it.
Own your life. Flex your car.
Learn more about how Flexcar works at Flexcar.com and find a location near you at Flexcar.com/locations.
