Housing ReliefCould you use some extra income? Most of us probably could. And while that may send you on a job search, there are easier methods to getting that additional income that involve your car. Here are some of the best of the bunch:
Rent Your Vehicle Via Turo.com or Getaround.com
The pandemic kept people stuck inside for almost a year. As things start to open up, people are hitting the road in record numbers.
While some people take their own cars on road trips, others prefer rentals. But since 60 percent more people are traveling, the supply of rental cars is running out, which is where you can come in.
Turo.com and Getaround.com are two sites where you can list your car as a rental. With daily rates ranging from $50 to $100, this is a great way to make extra cash with very little work. And since you set the schedule, you won’t have to worry about going carless when trying this money-making method.
Sell Your Vehicle
Do any of these apply to your situation?
- You have a second vehicle that you barely use.
- You’ve wanted to sell your car for some time.
- You need cash so bad that your car is no longer a necessity.
If so, then selling your car right now could be a smart move since dealers are offering double the usual for trade-ins, and private buyers are paying 30 percent more for vehicles.
Selling your car personally can be done via sites like AutoTrader.com and CarGurus.com. Or you can call up the nearest dealer and give them your info. Let them know you’ll sell to the highest bidder, and see what they come back with. While you’re at it, give Carvana and CarMax a try to see who gives you the best offer.
Wrap Your Vehicle
Do you want an easy way to pay off your car note? Wrap your car with ads and then drive around as you usually do.
Sites like Carvertise.com and Wrapify.com are willing to pay people up to $450 per month to wrap their cars and drive around town. The more of your car is wrapped, and the more you drive, the higher your earnings.
Use Your Vehicle to Make Deliveries
The days of delivering pizza to make a measly income are now over, as you can use your car to deliver almost anything under the sun for excellent wages.
If you don’t mind having people in your car, Uber or Lyft are well-known income-earning avenues. DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Instacart may be up your alley if you don’t mind picking up food or groceries. And if you wouldn’t mind working for Amazon, the company’s Flex service is paying delivery drivers up to $19 per hour.
Are those your only ways to make money via deliveries? No, as you can also create a profile on TaskRabbit.com offering help moving items or as a courier. The benefit of taking this route is that you get to set your wages and have complete control over your work.
