Start your car rental business with CarShareNova

Insurance underwritten by Old Mutual Insure

We take care of everything you need to successfully compete with traditional car rental platforms, all from your phone.

We Handle

User vetting and verification
Secure payments processing and payouts
On-demand commercial insurance (daily or monthly)
Marketing and advertising to drive bookings

As a host, you remain in full control at all times.

Getting Started

Download the CarShareNova app and follow the “List Your Car” process.
Scan your vehicle’s licence disc.
Upload high-quality photos to make your listing stand out.
Set your own pricing and adjust it anytime.
Choose whether to use your existing commercial insurance or CarShareNova’s on-demand cover.
Accept or decline booking requests.
Block dates instantly when your car is unavailable.

Commercial Insurance

Commercial insurance is required whenever your vehicle is used to generate income (car rentals, ride-sharing, or car-sharing). Personal insurance policies typically exclude coverage when the vehicle is rented out.

CarShareNova offers tech-enabled, on-demand commercial insurance specifically designed for car-sharing, brokered by SilverCrest Insurance Brokers and underwritten by Old Mutual Insure.

How It Works

Insurance activates per rental day (from handover to return).
A fixed daily insurance fee is deducted from your payout.
The renter pays a refundable deposit, held securely by CarShareNova.
If no incident occurs, the full deposit is returned to the renter.
If an incident occurs, the excess and any additional costs are recovered from the renter starting with the holding deposit.

During the rental you receive:

Full comprehensive cover
Roadside assistance included
Your personal insurance takes a break

Insurance Pricing (per day)

Sum Insured	1–7 Days	8–14 Days	15+ Days
R0 – R400,000	R350	R280	R225
R401,000 – R700,000	R500	R400	R320
R701,000 – R1,000,000	R750	R600	R480
R1,000,001 – R1,500,000	R1,000	R800	R640
R1,500,001 – R2,000,000	R1,500	R1,200	R960
R2,000,001 – R3,000,000	R2,000	R1,600	R1,280
R3,000,001 – R5,000,000	R2,500	R2,000	R1,600

Third Party Liability: Up to R2,500,000

Note: If you already have commercial insurance (e.g. as a rental company or shuttle service), you can opt out of CarShareNova’s daily insurance and use your own cover. You may also request a quote for our competitive monthly insurance product.

CarShareNova Share

CarShareNova retains 20% of the trip price to cover platform operations, support, marketing, and advertising.

You keep 80% of the trip price, minus the daily insurance fee (if you opted into CarShareNova’s insurance).

Vehicle Standards & Eligibility

To maintain quality and safety across the platform, all vehicles must meet the following standards:

Be roadworthy with a valid licence disc
Be maintained according to manufacturer service standards
Have no major body damage or active safety warnings
Be less than 15 years old and valued above R200,000
Have fewer than 200,000 km on the odometer
Be in excellent mechanical condition with a working odometer and all seat belts in safe working order
Have a clean title (no salvage or previous Code 3 history)

Branding Restrictions

The vehicle must be free of any external or internal business, sponsor, or third-party branding. Only standard automaker branding or approved CarShareNova stickers are permitted.

Classic & Specialty Vehicles

Rare, classic, or unique cars may be listed if in excellent condition, subject to individual review and approval.

Listing Requirements

You must upload at least 10 clear, high-resolution photos showing:

Front, Rear, Left Side, Right Side
Interior, Dashboard, Odometer, Wheels

Photography Tips

Wash the vehicle thoroughly
Take photos in daylight
Avoid filters or heavy editing
Highlight premium features

Rental Policies & Expectations

Mileage Limits

You may set your own daily mileage limit and charge excess fees.
Recommended: 200 km per day (supercars may have lower limits).
Monthly bookings automatically receive half the daily allowance per day.

Fuel Policy

Vehicle should be returned with the same fuel level as handover.
We recommend full tank at both start and return.
Missing fuel will be charged to the renter and added to your payout.

Vehicle Presentation

Hand over the vehicle clean, vacuumed, and odour-free.
Additional cleaning fees may be charged for excessive soiling.

Host Cancellations

You may cancel a booking due to:

Vehicle unavailability
Mechanical issues
Safety concerns

Repeated cancellations may reduce your listing visibility and host rating.

Tracking & Roadside Assistance

All vehicles must have an approved tracking system (high-risk vehicles may require multiple systems).
You are encouraged to set speeding alerts, reckless driving notifications, and geofences.
The rental contract allows early termination if unsafe or unauthorised use is detected.

Roadside Assistance is included during active rentals for:

Flat batteries, flat tyres, lockouts, breakdowns, and towing (where applicable).

Tips for Maximising Bookings

Top-performing hosts:

Respond to requests within minutes
Keep their calendar up to date
Offer flexible pickup times
Maintain five-star ratings
Use professional, high-quality photographs
Keep vehicles exceptionally clean and well-maintained

Renter Vetting & Trust

Every renter must pass CarShareNova’s rigorous verification process before they can book your vehicle.

We verify:

Identity and driver eligibility
Live in-app selfie matching
Financial and banking checks
Biometric identity verification
Credit screening
Driver licence checks

Requirements in South Africa

CarShareNova allows drivers 25 years and older with a valid driver’s licence held for at least 3 years.
Drivers aged 21–24 may rent only with your explicit approval and will pay a Young Driver Surcharge for additional insurance cover.

Bookings, Commission & Payouts

You receive a booking request with full trip details and the renter’s profile.
You have 24 hours to accept or decline (requests expire automatically).
Once accepted, CarShareNova collects payment and the deposit from the renter.

Payouts

Processed within 72 hours of trip start
Reflected in your account within 3–7 working days

Fees

Platform commission: 20% (deducted automatically)
Insurance fee: deducted only if you use CarShareNova’s cover
Mileage and fuel adjustments settled at trip end

The CarShareNova Handover Process

Our guided in-app process ensures everything is properly documented and insured.

On pickup day:

You and the renter meet at the agreed location.
Scan vehicle licence disc (in the renter’s presence)
Scan renter’s driver’s licence
Take a photo of the renter for identity confirmation
Complete full vehicle condition check (photos of all sides + notes)
Record starting mileage and fuel level
Both parties digitally sign the contract
Keys are handed over only after the contract is signed

Claims Process in Case of an Incident

The renter must immediately report any incident via the app with supporting photos.
SilverCrest Insurance Brokers will assist throughout the claims process.
Evidence is collected.
SilverCrest Insurance Brokers reviews documentation.
The insurer assesses the claim.
Repairs are authorised.
Excess (if applicable) is recovered from the renter’s deposit or directly from the renter.

If damage is discovered at drop-off or after return, you must report it within 24 hours.