That’s why Nicole drives on a subscription basis: “We did the math and found it very expensive to buy and rent.”

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If you need a new car like Nicole Kaufmann, you have the option to drive, buy or rent a car by subscription. Nicole checked the options: “We did the math and found it too expensive to rent and buy. Perfect for our subscription needs.» The tip for driving your own car with a subscription came from a good friend who also uses a subscription car.

The possibility to drive for a fixed monthly fee has only been available in Switzerland for about five years. Bernese start-up Carvolution launched its car subscription in 2018. The reason for this was the need for a new car from co-founder Léa Miggiano. But buying or renting options were too difficult and too expensive for him. “I was convinced that you could have your own car cheaper, easier and more flexible,” Miggiano says.

Flexible and inexpensive

Flexibility and price are also decisive advantages for Nicole Kaufmann: “The price/performance ratio is excellent. I don’t have to worry about anything anymore except filling it up. There is no additional cost as everything is included in the monthly fixed fee,” says the working mother.

Before that, he was driving a rental car. Here, in addition to monthly installments, insurance, tax, service, tire and tire replacement expenses should also be taken into account. Subscription often performs better when comparing total costs, as tests by Comparis and Saldo have shown. Also, lease contracts usually last 3 to 4 years. Depending on the model, the car subscription is already available from Carvolution with selectable terms from 3 to 48 months.

A look at total costs

A quick internet search is a good way to take a look at the total costs. For example, the online rental provider gowago.ch provides a good overview. With just a few clicks, the attractiveness of the car subscription compared to the classic rental becomes clear. Because thanks to the breakdown of costs on the website, this becomes apparent.

If you take into account other cost items in addition to the rental fee, the vehicle subscription price becomes both very attractive and more flexible.

An example of a Ford Focus ST-Line shows the picture below: The rental rate is 501 francs per month without a down payment. If you book additional services for insurance, maintenance, tires and taxes, the monthly payment adds up to 789 francs per month. As for the car subscription, the monthly costs are only CHF 589, when the monthly subscription price already takes these services into account.

good advice

“I know my way around cars because I have worked in the auto trade myself for many years,” says Nicole Kaufmann. Before doing so, he learned in-depth about the car subscription, read customer feedback, compared prices and offers, and then settled on Carvolution. Because it’s not complicated, it’s flexible and, as he emphasizes, it has a wide selection of tools. Nicole chose the Seat Ibiza. “I’ve been a subscriber to Seat for two years. During this time I can see how the subscription is going and if it’s an option for me again.”

What convinces him is the ordering process. On the one hand, the Carvolution website provides a good overview of the offer and car subscription in general, while on the other hand interested parties can find answers to the most important questions or simply make an appointment for consultation. “I encountered a very well positioned, open team. After communication, I configured my subscription myself and ordered Seat Ibiza.»

Due to Corona related delivery issues, he was able to pick up his car from Bannwil BE four months later. He knew in advance that it would take longer, the Carvolution team gave him very good and transparent advice, he says. For an additional fee of 180 CHF, customers can have their subscription vehicles delivered to the address they want.

Easily set mileage pack

What Nicole Kaufmann particularly appreciates when it comes to subscriptions is the Carvolution app. All data is always at hand and can adapt the agreed mileage package to suit their needs. The Schwyz native has already done that, “I dropped the mileage pack because I was on the road less than I expected. It’s pretty simple”.

He’s also sure of the other benefits of the subscription: “For example, when changing tires. Just make an appointment, go there, get it installed, get it done. All at no additional cost,” says Kaufmann. That’s why he recommends a car subscription to “anyone who wants to drive without any issues”.

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Source: Blick

Ella

I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.