How It Works

Using DriveMyCar Rentals is very easy. Here is a step-to-step guide:

If you are a Car Owner

  1. Registration and Bookings:
    • Register online for FREE.
    • List your vehicle(s) for $25 per year and per car.
    • Enter your car details.
    • Calculate the rental return using the Car Rental Calculator.
    • Receive Email and SMS booking requests from Drivers.
    • Accept or decline booking requests within 24 to 48 hours via SMS or Email.
    • On confirmation, receive the DMCR Agreement for Use of Motor Vehicle Terms and Conditions via Email.
    • Complete and sign duplicate copies of the DMCR Agreement For Use of Motor Vehicle Terms and Conditions including the Vehicle Inspection Form.
    • Liaise with the Driver to arrange location and time for car handover.
  2. Bookings and Vehicle Handover:
    • Accept or decline booking requests within 24 to 48 hours via SMS or email.
    • Receive a DMCR Owners Agreement For Use of Motor Vehicle Terms & Conditions via email.
    • Contact Driver to discuss the payment terms and arrange location and time for vehicle handover.
    • Complete and sign duplicate copies of the DMCR Agreement For Use of Motor Vehicle Terms and Conditions including the Vehicle Inspection Form.
  3. Vehicle Return:
    • Receive the Driver’s return confirmation via SMS and email.
    • Attend the signeted Vehicle return point on time.
    • Conduct a Vehicle handover inspection and complete the Vehicle Return Inspection Report.

If you are a Driver

  1. Registration and Bookings:
    • Register online for FREE.
    • Search for rental cars by make, model, location and other criteria.
    • Get an online quote (immediate response).
    • Ensure the Owner has commercial Compulsory Third-Party (CTP) insurance, if required by State legislation, to be fully covered against third-party personal injury.
    • Send one or multiple booking requests to Owners (at least 24 hours in advance).
    • Receive booking acceptance or decline via email and SMS from the Owner.
    • Undergo a rapid credit history check.
    • Confirm the booking once the booking request has been accepted and pay a one-off fee of 16.5% (including GST) to DMCR.
    • Pay Insurance and Roadside Assistance at a cost of $11 (including GST) per day as well as Insurance Excess Reduction (if selected) to DMCR via credit card (a surcharge may apply) and the balance of the rental, the Owner’s rate, direct to the Owner by direct debit or cash. The credit history will determine the timing of those payments.
    • Are liable for any fees and charges payable such as fines, tolls, fuel, excess kilometres and insurance excess as per the DMCR Agreement For Use of Motor Vehicle Terms and Conditions.
    • Make all online payments via MasterCard, Visa or American Express (a 6% surcharge applies).
    • Receive itemised rental fees and charges prior to payment.
  2. Bookings and Vehicle Pick Up:
    • Your booking is confirmed on receipt of your vehicle agreement.
    • Complete and sign duplicate copies of the DMCR Agreement For Use of Motor Vehicle Terms and Conditions including the Vehicle Inspection Form.
    • Contact the Owner to arrange location and time for vehicle handover.
  3. Vehicle Return:
    • Provide return confirmation via SMS and email to the Owner.
    • Ensure the Vehicle is refuelled and cleaned prior to return and also that the Vehicle is at the return point at the designated time.