How It Works

Using Gig is simple. Just find a car, unlock, inspect, and go. No need to return the car to the same spot. Simply leave Gig in any approved parking space in the HomeZone and boom—you’re done. All Gigs must begin and end trips in their original HomeZone. Watch our tutorials on YouTube. 

1. 1 Sign Up

   Download the app, scan your license and credit or debit card, and take a selfie. Approval takes less than five minutes. Sign up is free, but we do a $50 hold to verify funds (it drops off in a few business days).

2. 2 Find a Car

   Use the app to see available cars nearby. Book up to 30 minutes in advance, or just walk up to a car on the street. If
   the windshield light is green, it’s up for grabs.

3. 3 Unlock

   Unlock a car right from your smartphone or using the Gig Card. Make sure you have bluetooth enabled for best results when using your phone.

4. 4 Hit the Road

   No key! Just put your foot on the brake and push the “Power” button and drive. You can go anywhere in the U.S. for as short or long as you want. Make a stopover by choosing “Stopover” to get out of the car without giving it up.

5. 5 Park Easily

   Park for free in any Gig-designated, residential, or permit‑only spots within the HomeZone. Do not park within 12-hours of street sweeping, in any no-parking zone, or in commercial or loading zones. Check out our parking rules before you go.

6. 6 Always Affordable

   Only pay for what you use at whichever rate is lowest—by minute, hour, or day. Gas/charging, insurance, and parking in the HomeZone are all included.

Important to know – really!

Wander far, but be prepared

Gig needs to talk to your phone. If there’s low cell service, or your phone battery dies, this conversation can get interrupted — or not happen at all! So, before venturing into areas with spotty reception, be sure to do one or both of the following:

Get a Gig Card, which will always be able to lock/unlock your Gig, no matter the cell service or battery life on your phone. Request one in the app today.

Turn on Bluetooth. This will allow your phone to connect directly to the car quicker — without requiring cell service. 

Pro Tip: Stinson Beach is a gorgeous and popular destination with our Members, but doesn't have any reception — so keep that Bluetooth turned on and don’t forget your Gig Card. Need a card today? Pick one up at the Mill Valley or San Rafael AAA offices.

Help keep these green machines clean

Being a Gig Member is all about sharing, and that means leaving the car sparkling clean for the next Member. Unfortunately, not all Members remember to do this small kindness, so, if you find a car that needs a good cleaning, please let us know in a comment in the rating section at the end of your trip.

Refueling

We always do our best to keep the Gigs fueled up and ready for adventure, but if you need a boost, you can: 

• Pay for the fuel out-of-pocket. 
• Snap a picture of the receipt.
• Send the receipt photo to fuel@gigcarshare.com, indicate your Gig email so we can look you up, or submit your receipt info here. 

We’ll start processing the reimbursement to your card on file within three business days, the bank can take up to five to complete the process. 

Don’t want to pay out-of-pocket? Locate the gas card in the glove box and call Member Support at (800) 464‑0889 for the PIN.