By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Buying a new or even used vehicle these days is expensive, but there’s a less expensive option: car sharing.
Companies like Turo, Getaround and Zipcar are a twist on traditional rental car companies. These services let you find a car near your home, unlock it with an app on your smartphone, drive it without needing to stand in line or wait for keys at a car rental location, and return it to the same or a nearby location after you’re done.
When considering whether to own or share a car, look at the total cost of ownership, including interest on a car loan, insurance, maintenance, taxes and gas….