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Carsharing

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SIXT share offers a liability limit for any damage in the case of an accident as standard. You can find out about this at SIXT share here. It is not possible at the moment to book any alternative insurance packages with hvv switch.

The cars of MILES are covered by liability insurance. Should an accident occur, the deductible in the event of a claim, depending on the vehicle class, is as follows

  • S: 900 EUR
  • M: 900 EUR
  • L: 1000 EUR
  • XL: 1000 EUR
  • P: 1000 EUR

Further information can be found here.

Free2move cars are covered by liability insurance. The excess is 1,000 euros in the event of an accident. Further information can be found here.

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SIXT share & Free2move

Calculation of the rental price is dynamic. It depends, among other things, on the time and place of the rental, as well as on the model of car. Before you start the rental, you will be shown the various rental conditions for each car in the app. Details about the respective rates are available with the respective mobility partner.

Please note that not all of the rates listed are valid for hvv switch.

MILES

With MILES, you generally pay per kilometer driven. The applicable rates can be found in the MILES fare overview. You can find out about other fees and costs at MILES, such as the unlocking fee or the minimum amount for L and XL class vehicles, here​​​​​​​. Please note that not all MILES tariffs are valid for hvv switch.​​​​​​​

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After selecting a car from a particular car sharing provider in the app, the service region will be shown on the map with a blue line denoting the outer limit. Any zones where parking is prohibited are shown in red.

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If you want to end the rental at a SIXT station, make sure you have the return address of the desired station with you. When returning the car, follow the Car Return signs. In the Car Return area of the SIXT station, take the vehicle key from the glove compartment, end the rental using the app and then lock the vehicle using the vehicle key. Please then place the key into the key safe or hand it in at the SIXT counter. Please also note: If you return the vehicle to a SIXT station, additional charges will apply. More information about this can be found in the SIXT share rates.

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Please wait until the relevant authority sends you a payment request directly. The authority that issues the request will obtain your contact details from the owner of the car sharing vehicle in order to identify the car sharing customer who was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the traffic offence. The document you will receive by post contains all the information you need to settle the payment request.

SIXT share & Free2Move

You will also be charged a handling fee by SIXT share, which will be settled via hvv switch using the method of payment used for the original booking. Of course, you will also be sent a receipt for this transaction by e-mail as usual.

MILES

The authority first sends MILES the ticket. As soon as you have been identified as a driver, MILES will forward this to the authority. You will then receive the ticket from MILES by e-mail. The original will be sent to you by the fine office by post.

The ticket must be transferred directly to the authority. In addition, MILES will charge you a processing fee, which we will debit from your deposited payment method.

e-Scooter

Also in the case of Voi, it may be that a fine is levied for an administrative offence. They will then come to you. The cost of additional fees can be found here.

If you receive a parking ticket and you don’t think it is justified, your best option is to contact the sender of the ticket, i.e. the issuing authority, directly.

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You can change your PIN in the hvv switch app. Simply go to your profile and select "Change hv switch PIN".

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Cars from SIXT share can be reserved for 15 minutes, MILES cars for 10 minutes and Free2move cars for 20 minutes.
If you do not start the rental within this time, the reservation expires free of charge and the car is released again.

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New vehicle damage to a carsharing car should be reported directly to the respective customer service.

In the hvv switch app you can display already reported damage of the reserved car for inspection before the start of the rental. At this point, you will have the opportunity to contact the respective customer service directly to give up new damages, both by e-mail and by telephone..

If you notice any damage to a SIXT share car, please send an email with license plate number and photo(s) directly to schaden@sixt.com before you start your trip.

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Click on “Start rental” in the hvv switch app to begin a rental. The rental will then be charged from this point onwards. The car is opened using the hvv switch app by entering your hvv switch PIN. The app will automatically guide you to this step during the booking process.

At the end of the rental, you can lock the car again behind you using the hvv switch app. Here too, the app will automatically guide you through the necessary steps.

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SIXT share

You will find the car key for SIXT share vehicles in the glove compartment. Please put the car key back in this glove compartment once you park up at the end of your rental, and then lock the car using the app. If the key isn’t in the glove compartment as it should be, please contact SIXT share customer service.

MILES

MILES cars and Mercedes Sprinters can be opened via the start/stop button. The other transporters are started with an ignition key, which is located in the glove compartment.

Free2move

With Free2move, most vehicles no longer have a car key. They can be easily opened and locked via the app. If a vehicle does need a key, you will find it in the glove compartment.

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