reserve now  |  my account  |  zipcar.co.uk essentials update on toyotas in london win a super dreamy dream date best ziptrip of the week your co-pilot's always ridin' shotgun zipcar sightings zipster yelping in san fran glove box goodies mates rates parking issues bowler hat day offers love coffee? zipcar.co.uk refer a friend gift subscriptions zipcar mobile damage fee waiver six simple rules update on toyotas in london The safety and security of our beloved Zipsters is always our #1 priority at Zipcar. So we wanted to put your mind at ease about some recent headlines you may have seen about the recall of a few Toyota models. The Toyota Prius cars in Zipcar's London fleet are not affected by the recall at all. Our Toyota Yaris models have all been checked and any cars with minor issues have already been booked in with our maintenance specialists for servicing. win a super dreamy dream date What would you do if you had one night, one Zipcar and one of your favourite people along for the ride? Would you go for a romantic dinner at a five-star restaurant? Kayak up a river by moonlight? Scream in the front row at a Tom Jones concert? Okay, maybe TJ's not your bag... so tell us what is. Email your idea of a dream date to contest@zipcar.com by 14 February 2010. If we pick yours, we'll treat you and a special someone to a night you won't forget. The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on 16 February. Good luck! And Happy Valentine's Day!   The fine print: Prize includes Zipcar reservation, dinner for two and one other activity. You must be a Zipcar member and at least 18 to enter. No purchase necessary. Sorry, but aside from the Zipcar, transportation to your destination is not included. Email your dream date to contest@zipcar.com by 14/2/10 to be considered. best ziptrip of the week We've got a new way for folks to share the fun things they do with their Zipcars. Want in? All you have to do is bring along a camera or camera phone and snap some pictures or shoot a video of your next Ziptrip. (You don't have to be Annie Leibovitz or James Cameron; just capture the moment.) Become a fan of Zipcar on Facebook and you can post your photo or video for a chance to be our Ziptrip of the Week. Every Friday this winter, we'll pick a new Ziptrip of the Week and announce the winner on Facebook. So swing by, get some cool ideas for Ziptrips and post your own for a chance to be crowned best o' the week. Photo courtesy of Zipster Casey B. your co-pilot's always ridin' shotgun Remember you're not all alone when you're out there in a Zipcar. If you're confused, have questions or just want some reassurance that there's good in the universe, reach for the Zipcar Co-Pilot! It's always there for you, right in the glove box. (Can it breathe in there? Gosh, we hope so.) Open it up anytime you have a question during your reservation. You'll find tips on how to use the fuel card, ways to get help if you're involved in a fender-bender or what to do if your space is taken. You're the hero of this journey. Consider the Zipcar Co-Pilot your trusty sidekick. zipster yelping in san fran Massive thanks to all of the Zipsters who came along to help celebrate Yelp's first birthday in London last month. What a bash! Whilst the music, dancing and drinks were fun, we think 'Zipcarland' topped the lot. Check out the pic! On that day, Zipcar and Yelp also offered one lucky Zipster the chance to win a trip to San Francisco, the home of Yelp (yes, there are lots of Zipcars there too). And the winner is... Molly K! Congratulations Molly, we hope you enjoy your Ziptrip. Watch this space for more Yelp and Zipcar parties, they're going to be wild... glove box goodies We love Waitrose and iTunes. So, this month in a glove box near you, you might find some free vouchers for both! Make sure you check your Zipcar's glove box during your next reservation to see if you're a lucky Zipster. Don't worry if you're not; we'll be spreading some more Zipster love next month too. mates rates Zipsters new and old, listen up. Now is time to act. You know that feeling where you really want to escape the city in a funky MINI or sparkling BMW but are thinking about the finances? Well, just get your friends to pay!  No, not literally, that would be mean. Just refer them to become Zipcar members and we'll give you £50 driving credit in return once they join! If you're really popular and refer 10 mates that's £500 in free driving. Now, that's a lot of city escapes! What are you waiting for? Just visit zipcar.co.uk/referafriend, type in your friend's email address and watch the free driving roll in. parking issues We know occasionally it can be a nightmare parking in London. That's why you're a Zipster, right? But a quick education on what to do if you return to your Zipcar's home space and it's taken by someone else. Don't panic! Just call us on 0207 669 4000 before parking elsewhere. We've directions for where Zipcars can legally park in your surrounding area. bowler hat day Bowler Hat Day takes place once a year in Leadenhall Market. This year's charity event takes place on 11 February after 6pm to raise money for SOS Children's Haiti Appeal. There'll be choral sensation Eschoir and a jazz band providing the tunes along with plenty of games and activities. Come join us for a fun evening and bring your friends! love coffee? On 13 February we're holding a mini-community event in St John's Wood outside of Kent & Sons Butchers on High Street. Come down between 11am and 4pm to say hi or sign up your friends! There will be some tasty treats from Kent & Sons and a free coffee from Starbucks for every Zipster. Just say hi to a Zipcar staff member and we'll do the rest. See you there! Copyright © 2010 Zipcar, Inc. All rights reserved. Zipcar is the world's largest car sharing and car club service. It is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership. Share Zipcars in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, London, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington DC. Zipcars also live on campus at universities across North America.