Vehicle Host FAQs

General

  • Loanr enables vehicle owners to earn predictable monthly income by placing their vehicles with local auto repair shops for long-term use as loaner cars. This is not short-term renting — vehicles are placed for weeks or months at a time, with operations and insurance handled through Loanr.

  • Loanr is focused on late-model compact and economy vehicles that are:

    • Reliable and easy to drive

    • Clean and well-maintained

    • Typically 5–8 years old or newer

    Examples include vehicles like:

    • Toyota Corolla

    • Honda Civic

    • Hyundai Elantra

    • Kia Forte

    • Similar compact or economy models

    Luxury, specialty, or high-performance vehicles are generally not a fit.

  • Hosts typically earn around $900–$1,100 per vehicle per month, depending on placement, region, and utilization.

    Loanr is designed for hosts who prefer steady, predictable income over short-term rental upside.

  • Most vehicles are placed for 30–90+ days at a time.
    Placement duration depends on mileage, usage, and shop demand in your area.

    Longer placements mean:

    • Fewer handoffs

    • Less downtime

    • More predictable earnings

  • Vehicles are placed on-site at the repair shop for the duration of the agreement.
    The shop is responsible for daily custody, cleanliness, and refueling while the vehicle is in their possession.

  • The vehicle may be driven by:

    • The repair shop (for positioning or cleaning)

    • The shop’s customer while their vehicle is being repaired

    All drivers must complete Loanr’s digital check-out process before using the vehicle.

  • While your vehicle is actively placed through Loanr, it is covered by the Loanr Protection Plan, which includes coverage:

    • While the vehicle is in shop custody

    • While it is loaned to customers

    Coverage is activated only when the vehicle is active on the platform, and custody transitions are logged for clarity and protection.

  • Yes. Hosts are expected to maintain their personal or commercial insurance as required by law.
    Loanr’s coverage is designed to supplement and protect during active placement, not replace ownership responsibilities.

  • Loanr enforces:

    • Mileage thresholds

    • Time-based rotation guidelines

    • Condition checks at check-out and return

    Vehicles are rotated out of placement to help protect long-term condition and value.

  • Yes. Hosts can remove vehicles with reasonable notice, subject to placement terms.
    Loanr prioritizes predictability for shops, so early removals should be the exception — not the norm.

  • No. Loanr is not a marketplace for short-term rentals.

    Key differences:

    • No nightly pricing

    • No guest screening or messaging

    • No constant handoffs

    • No demand volatility

    Loanr is built for long-term placement and stable income.

  • No. Joining the host waitlist is free and non-binding.

    Loanr onboards vehicles gradually as shop demand becomes available in each region.

  • Placement timing depends on:

    • Your location

    • Vehicle type and condition

    • Active shop demand nearby

    Joining the waitlist gives you priority access as placements open in your area.

  • Simply join the Loanr Host Waitlist and provide basic details about:

    • Your vehicles

    • Your location

    • Your availability

    Loanr will reach out when a placement opportunity becomes available.

Still have questions? Contact our team!