How it works

We're working with a commercial partner called Hiyacar, who provide an app-based service which is essentially 'airbnb for cars'. Strangers can sign-up to lend and borrow cars at a commercial rate, insurance is added to the cost of hourly car-rental automatically by the app .

However, Hiyacar have given us what's called a closed-loop, i.e. IFCAR. That means that only people living in Iffley Fields can see the Iffley Fields cars. This means we are car-sharing at cost rather than car-renting for profit, and means we can be more informal about the entire arrangement (i.e we just let our cars be used 'as is', rather than having to clean and valet them to the standards of a rental).

We are doing a trial in September - from the 6th-30th - so we can test the system in more detail. If you ever think you might need a spare car sign-up, there's no obligation or monthly fee.