7 Ways to Make Money With Your Car

Most people are familiar with food delivery and ridesharing, but the ways you can make money with your car are only limited by your imagination and skills. What has life taught you that you can turn into a moneymaker? Let’s explore seven ways to boost your cash flow using your car.
 
1. Make Money With Your Car Delivering Food and Groceries
 
Food delivery services have gained more popularity in recent years. Neighborhood eateries almost always need delivery drivers, as well as third-party delivery companies for some of your favorite fast-food spots. You can also get paid to pick up and deliver orders for grocery items and essentials and may even receive a nice tip for your service. The amount of money you make will vary, depending on the company that you drive for. It may also depend on your availability, the frequency of the orders you complete, and customer satisfaction.
 
2. Drive for a Ridesharing Company
 
Ridesharing can be another way to make money with your car. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to meet a rideshare company’s requirements before they’ll let you drive. Requirements differ depending on the rideshare company and, often, by location. Some commonly held rules include:

Some rideshare companies may require you to get a specific license depending on the state you reside in.
 
3. Rent Your Vehicle to Make Passive Income
 
If you don't use your car often, or if vacation awaits, you may want to consider renting it out to make some extra money. Several companies run online marketplaces where you can offer your car for rent. Customers choose the vehicle they want based on what’s available, with pick-up and drop-off at designated locations. Think of it like a homestay or vacation rental company for cars.
 
The option to rent your vehicle may not be available in every state, so be sure to do your research. Several ride-renting services operate only in certain major metropolitan areas, such as Portland, OR; Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkely, CA; Boston, MA; and parts of northern New Jersey.
 
4. Advertise on Your Automobile
 
Some national companies will pay you to display ads on your car while you drive your daily route. You essentially turn your car into a mobile billboard for a select period. Some companies give drivers the final say on what ads they can put on their cars, while others may not. To qualify for car advertising, you usually have to drive regularly in high-traffic areas.
 
5. Use Your Car for Moving and Towing
 
If you have a car with a tow/trailer hitch, or a truck with significant size and space, consider going pro as a part-time mover. You can make money with companies that will pay you to perform various tasks, like helping someone move or tow their stuff from point A to point B.
 
6. Become a Mobile Services Provider
 
Combine the mobility of your car with your skills and interests to bring a service to your customers’ driveways. For example, if you love cars and have auto mechanic experience, your go-to side hustle could be repairing people’s cars wherever they are. If you don’t have mechanical skills, you can drive to people’s homes to wash their cars. Have a truck? Well, in that case, a truck and plow attachment could serve as a way to make some extra money cleaning driveways in the winter months.
 
This approach turns your car into a mobile operation center: Come up with your own business model, work on your schedule, and price your services accordingly.
 
7. Use Your Vehicle as a Shuttle Service
 
If you have a child-care background and an SUV, consider child pick-up services. Busy parents often need the help. Or, you could use that van sitting idle in the driveway as an airport shuttle service. If your vehicle has a ramp, consider researching how to become a medical transportation vehicle in your area.