My Volkswagen Golf Rental Experience with Tribecar in Singapore

Here is another Tribecar car rental vlog. This time I booked a 2021 Volkswagen Golf. Since the newer models were booked, this was the only option available near me. I rented it from 11 AM to 4 PM.

Watch on Youtube... https://youtu.be/tyScZYBFqcs

The Booking and Inspection

The booking process was a breeze through the Tribecar app. As always, the first step is the vehicle inspection. I checked the exterior for scratches and the tires for balding – good to go! It's important to note that this model has the fuel tank on the right-hand side. I snapped the required photos for Tribecar and proceeded to check out the interior.

Unlocking and Getting Inside the Golf

The Tribecar app wirelessly unlocked the car! I took a while to find the car key only to discover it was tucked inside the remote control. The engine started up nicely. Fuel wasn't low and the aircon was cool! This was not my first time with this car rental company, but this was the first time I brought my own phone holder for GPS navigation. I loved that the headlights and wiper have auto settings!

How to Start a 2021 Volkswagen Golf

It's slightly different than some cars:

Press the brakes
Turn the key
Put the car in Drive
Release the parking brake

Driving Impressions

After adjusting the side mirrors, I was off! I immediately pumped $10 worth of fuel since I calculated I'd only need around $8 for my 44km trip.

The first stop was a car park without a gantry, so I used the Parking SG app to pay. Before leaving the car, a reminder to grab the remote control! While the ride was smooth, this car felt a bit heavier than the others I've rented.

The controls took a bit of getting used to - the indicator is on the left and the wiper on the right. Another interesting quirk is that the engine turns itself off and on again while stationary (like at traffic lights).

Late Returning the Car

Unfortunately, I got delayed by turning into the wrong road and returned the car late. This resulted in a small $11 late return fee. The final step was to take another set of 4 photos, including one of the dashboard odometer. My total charge for the 6-hour rental came to $74.

Let me know if you have any questions about Tribecar rentals or the Volkswagen Golf in the comments below!

~ Adrian Lee

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