So You Want a Fancy Zipcar Membership, Eh? Ditch the Flintstonesmobile, It's Time to Ride in Style (Without Breaking the Bank)
Let's face it, borrowing your friend's beat-up sedan with questionable tire pressure is getting old. You crave freedom, the ability to zoom around town in a car that doesn't sound like a rusty cough drop machine. Enter Zipcar: your knight in shining (and hopefully gas-efficient) armor. But before you can unleash your inner Lewis Hamilton, there's this little thing called a Zipcar membership. Fear not, fellow adventurer, for obtaining said membership is easier than mastering parallel parking (although that skill might still come in handy).
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| How To Get A Zipcar Card |
Step 1: Join the Cool Kids Club (a.k.a. Apply Online)
Think of it like applying for the world's most awesome carpool. Head over to the Zipcar website and whip out your best driving selfie (optional, but highly encouraged). Don't worry, it's not like applying to Harvard. As long as you're over 18 (or 21 in some cases), have a valid driver's license, and can resist the urge to list "race car driver" as your occupation, you're golden.
Tip: A slow skim is better than a rushed read.
Pro Tip: If you're a student, you might score a sweet discount. Zipcar loves overachievers (and broke college kids, we won't judge).
QuickTip: Use CTRL + F to search for keywords quickly.
Step 2: The Verification Tango: It's Not as Scary as it Sounds
Zipcar needs to make sure you're not a master car thief (no offense), so they do a quick verification thingy. It's like a background check for cool people. This usually happens in a flash, but if for some reason it takes longer, don't panic. Just chill and maybe refresh your Instagram feed while you wait.
Tip: The middle often holds the main point.
Important Note: Make sure you use a valid email address you actually check. Nobody wants to miss out on important Zipcar news and updates, like when they add a fleet of tricked-out monster trucks (hey, a man can dream).
Tip: Read once for flow, once for detail.
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Step 3: Zipcard? Shmipcard! Your Phone is Your New Key
Forget bulky plastic cards that get lost in the abyss of your purse/wallet. In most places, Zipcar has ditched the physical card altogether. Instead, you'll use a fancy app to unlock the car with the tap of a finger. Imagine, you're running late for a date, and poof the car magically unlocks. Now that's what I call smooth sailing (or should we say, driving?).
However, there are a few exceptions. If you live in a Zipcar-obsessed area (lucky you!), you might still get a card. But hey, think of it as a collector's item – a badge of honor for the coolest car-sharing club in town.
And Voila! You're Officially a Zipcar Zillionaire (Well, Sort of)
Congratulations, my friend! You've unlocked a world of car-related possibilities. Need to haul an antique lamp that wouldn't fit in your friend's trunk? Zipcar. Feeling spontaneous and want to explore a hidden beach town? Zipcar. The possibilities are endless (as long as you stay within gas and mileage limits, of course).
So ditch the Flintstonesmobile, dust off your driving gloves (or sunglasses, whichever works for you), and get ready to experience the joy of car-sharing without the commitment of ownership. The open road awaits!
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