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| toyota update |
Our members' safety is our number one priority. We're in close contact with Toyota on all safety-related recalls, and will pull any impacted cars from our fleet immediately. (If you see a Zipcar available for reservation, it has not been impacted by the recall or it's been fixed). If you have questions about your Zipcar reservation, please contact Zipcar Member Services at 866.4.ZIPCAR (866.494.7227). For more information on the Toyota recall, visit toyota.com/recall. Zipcar has 30 different makes and models, so Zipsters have plenty of other options to choose from.
Update on the 2009-2010 Matrix: Repairs are in progress, and many of the impacted cars are back on the road after being verified by Toyota. The remainder of the recalled 2009-2010 Matrix Zipcars are expected to be back in action by mid-February.
Update on the 2010 Prius: Toyota announced a recall of 2010 Prius cars, which make up less than 1% of Zipcar's fleet. These cars will not be available for reservation until they've been fixed by Toyota. |
win a super dreamy dream date
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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 February
14, 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
February 16. Good luck! And Happy Valentine's Day!
The fine print: Prize includes Zipcar reservation + $300 toward the date night activity of your choice. You must be a Zipcar member to enter. No purchase (aka no Zipcar reservation) necessary. Sorry, but aside from the Zipcar,
transportation to your destination is not included. Email your dream date to contest@zipcar.com by 2/14/10
to be considered.
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| best ziptrip of the week
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We've got a new way for folks to share the fun places
they go in 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 announce a new Ziptrip of the Week 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.
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is winter over yet? sheesh.
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| It's a tough time of year, what with
navigating sudden storms, giant snow banks and nasty traffic snarls. So give yourself
extra time to get around. If you're running late, you can text us to see if the
car's available longer and extend your reservation. (See if you're signed up for text alerts.) To help you deal with the deep-freeze, we've stocked
Zipcars with ice scrapers and some have snow shovels, too. If the ice scraper
is missing, the washer fluid is low or anything else is amiss, give our Member
Service pals a call at 866.4ZIPCAR (866.494.7227). They're here for you, 24/7.
Hang in there. Convertible season will be here before you know it.
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| your co-pilot's always ridin' shotgun
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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 gas 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.
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 UBC now ski trip equipped
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One special Zipcar at UBC is outfitted with a ski rack just for you. So, go play in the snow:
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olympic patience
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We all know the city will be filled with
the hussle and bustle of the Winter Games. With such a big event comes a
certain amount of delay. All Zipcars will be
accessible during the Games, but remember to build in extra time in your reservations to ensure you make it back in time and don't leave the next Zipster hanging. Visit Olympic Road Closures for a guide to Olympic road closures.
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permit parking
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Great
news. All Vancouver Zipcars are now equipped with permit parking
decals which gives them permission to park in all "permit only" zones.
So don't stress ever again when you see the "Permit Parking Only" signs.
P.S. On-street parking is coming your way. We'll tell you more in a future newsletter.
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dare to olympic share
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The Vancouver 2010 Olympics are here and we know
Zipcars will be pretty popular during the Games. We're looking for Zipsters who have their own car sharing glory story to tell. Did your Zipcar help you make it up to the downhill ski event in
time? If so, we want to hear about it. Send your brief story
(1-3 paragraphs) to vanmarketing@zipcar.com by March 1. You could win $50 in driving credit! We'll select our favourite
story and notify the winning Zipster at the beginning of March.
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| golden ticket giveaway canuck style
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Zipcar and ShowTimeTickets.com are partnering to bring
all Zipcar members the Golden Ticket Giveaway! Between February
15 and March 15 check your Zipcar's glove box during your reservation.
If you find a golden ticket, bring it to our office at #280-601 West Cordova Street to
redeem it for a pair of tickets for the Canucks versus Anaheim Ducks game on March 24.
There are also silver tickets too. So, keep an
eye out! Silver tickets will get you $30 off your next ShowTime Tickets purchase over $100. If your glove box is empty don't worry. All Zipcar members get a 10%
discount on any ShowTimeTickets.com purchase. Use
discount code ZIP when booking tickets by phone at 604.688.5000 or ShowTimeTickets.com
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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. |
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