Zipcar stands out as one of the few companies willing to use plain language to communicate with its customers. Even in a list of rules, they explain their policies the way I’d expect one member to explain them to another:
Can I park in a commercial zone during my reservation?
Nope. Even if your Zipcar happens to be carrying commercial plates (as they do in some cities) you’ll still be a sweet target for those meter maids.
Thus, when I see a very specific warning about a particular type of car, I have to believe it’s not there because a lawyer demanded it, but because it’s been a genuine source of confusion for members. This one frightens me a little:
Scion xD
automatic transmission
5-door—4 doors, 5 seatbeltsThe “D” in xD does NOT stand for Diesel. The xD takes regular unleaded fuel!
June 28th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Yex, the plain language of Zipcar. Like when they describe that car as “5-door—4 doors, 5 seatbelts”. How many doors is that again?