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Put your car to work. Here's how to do it
Updated on September 05 2024
For most car buyers, having an automobile is all about convenience. They tend to focus on enjoying the leverage of going to different places anytime they wanted without the hassle of riding any public transportation vehicles. However, you can also use your ride as a partner in business or other ventures you have in mind. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started.
1. For business
Regardless of what type of car you have, you can use it to run important errands for your business. For example, if you are an online seller, your vehicle can certainly help you deliver food packages, balloons, clothes, and other things that people need. As a result, you can leverage on doing multi-tasking without buying a bigger automobile for the same purpose while maximizing the full potential of your car.
2. Company carpool
Furthermore, your vehicle can also serve as a company ride for your employees. This means that you can pick up your workers from their houses so they won’t be late for work in your office. You can also drop them off afterward to help them save more money on transportation costs. With all those efforts, your employees will be more productive and diligent in doing their tasks.
On top of that, you can reduce air pollution since all of you are riding in the same automobile. Remember, pollution usually comes from too many vehicles running on the road at the same time. Yes, you may need to spend more on fuel consumption but, the cost is incomparable to having good health and a better future for your children. Needless to say, hospital bills due to lung cancer or heart disease are way higher than the amount of gasoline that you need to pay on a regular basis. Thus, nothing compares to being an environmental advocate.
3. Be a service for special occasions
If you are searching for other ways to make more money, you can lease your car for special events. For instance, your neighbor can rent it for her daughter’s wedding. The occasion will only take a few hours. Besides, it is seldom for couples to book a reception outside their hometown. Usually, they will choose to have the wedding and reception in one venue to cut costs. As for you, acquiring more mileage and car troubles will less likely to happen in one day.
Apart from weddings, you can also advertise your automobile for other occasions like JS proms, graduation ceremonies, and family joyrides. Just choose the right renters to avoid problems at the end of the day. Or better yet, drive it yourself if you are not comfortable letting other people behind the wheels of your vehicle.
4. Try being a TNVS partner
Another effective way to earn extra income in 2022 is to start driving for TNVS companies like Grab and Uber. By picking up passengers and dropping them off at their desired destinations, you can get a commission out of their total fee. There are even companies that offer fixed-rate salaries to their regular drivers on top of their shares. As such, you can take home more money in comparison to the standard income of other employees working in the Philippines.
On the other hand, time management is very important to succeed in this job if you have regular work from other industries. With that said, determine the most convenient time that you can go on the road for driving. You may choose to do the task after a few hours of rest from your day job or, schedule it on weekends or during your day off. This way, your health will not be sacrificed from doing different tasks in a consecutive manner.
5. Sell to upgrade
In case you need a new car with more space or greater features for your growing family, you can trade-in your old automobile for a new one. This is a very effective way to reduce the total cost especially if you are in a hurry to buy one. In doing this though, make sure that your vehicle is still working well before going to any seller. Check all parts then, go to a skilled mechanic if you find any problem. This strategy is very important to keep the trade-in value high. Once the dealership shop finds any trouble, they will most likely negotiate for a lower price. However, if your automobile still looks appealing and everything is functioning well, you will be able to get a higher market value.
On the other note, keep in mind that you cannot sell your vehicle at its original price. Why? The car value usually depreciates immediately as soon as the vehicle left the dealership store. And it continues to mark down as time passes by. For instance, if you purchase a compact car for one million, you can only sell it for eight hundred thousand pesos or less after a few years. Although this is quite disappointing for many, you can still maximize the full potential of your car while taking advantage of the trade-in value to purchase another mode of transportation at a lesser price.
6. For charity duties
During trying times, a lot of people will certainly appreciate seeing someone lending some help. As such, you can maximize the full potential of your car by using it for charity works, for example, your vehicle can carry cargo for flood victims in your area. Or, you can drive your neighbors to the nearest hospital when they needed it the most.
Any of those suggestions are useful to extend compassion. You can do more depending on your availability and capacity. Remember, those people may not return the favor immediately but, what you did will surely remain in their hearts forever. And that is the essence of helping.
The abovementioned things are just a few suggestions on how to maximize the full potential of your car in 2022. You can do more by exploring the capacity of your automobile. Just keep in mind that not all vehicles perform well on certain tasks. Remember to follow the safety protocol at all times and never let your car do more than what it was created to do. This way, you can keep it in good shape for a longer period of time.
Meanwhile, if you are looking for an affordable car in the Philippines, consider buying one from Automart. We offer a great selection of repo cars, suitable for any buyer and budget. The papers are also ready for release as soon as you can pay the full payment. Aside from that, we also ensure the quality of our autos by conducting a thorough inspection before selling them. For more details, get in touch with us through our social media pages or visit any of our store locations all over the Philippines to see the vehicles personally.
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