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There are already 226 car sharing providers in Germany: One car sharing car can replace up to 20 private cars
Photo: Photo illustration: Chris Buck / August Image
Dozens of people in a confined space, bad air, anonymous crowd: there is an increased risk of contracting Corona on buses and trains.
Many people currently feel much more comfortable in a car.
However, not everyone has one.
What can you do if you don't have the capital to buy a new car or if you really only want a wheelchair temporarily?
There are now a number of ways to get a car: leasing, car sharing, so-called car subscriptions.
Anyone who ultimately decides to buy must choose between diesel, gasoline, hybrid and electric cars;
between new car, annual car or used model.
If there is not enough money, a loan is necessary.
In order to assess which rental model is worthwhile when and whether going to the car dealer is perhaps the better choice, the car amateur must consider many criteria.
Car sharing: sharing for city dwellers
There it is now, your own car - ready to drive in front of the front door, seat and mirror perfectly adjusted, your favorite snack is in the glove compartment.
And then: Is it there?
Once a week you can do bulk shopping, occasionally you go out to the country or on vacation.
Most of the time, however, it parks.
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