Zoom Car Reviews - Self Drive Rentals in India

Juggy · 27th January 2014, 22:32

Uber seems to be in the news for all the wrong reasons. First the 'surge pricing' over the New Year, then the NY accident and liability claims, and now this. http://valleywag.gawker.com/ubers-di...cam-1508280668

Equus · 30th January 2014, 17:06

Zoom (or any other car rental) works well if you have a short duration need (even upto couple months). But your need is longer (1 year), then i would suggest buying a decent used hatch. Preferably one thats less than 3 yrs old. You shouldnt loose more than a lakh when you sell (assumes you maintain well and no accidents).

ozzyrules · 13th February 2014, 20:50

Hired a Vento through Zoom for a week and must say that I'm very happy.
Booking process is online and hassle free. The car was ready 2 hours before my pickup time. Both inside and outside were clean. There were a few minor dents and scratches that were noted. I took pictures of them, just to be safe.
We had been to Goa. Had to pay the interstate tax of Rs.200 (not reimbursable by Zoom), which I think is valid for a month. Did not face any hassles/questions at the RTO check post or during our stay in Goa.
The car was in pretty good condition and I'm amazed at the Vento's fuel efficiency. Had to refuel only once during our 1500 Km trip, with more than 1/4 tank remaining when I returned the car!

The fuel expense was reimbursed as a credit into my Zoom account. I'm not sure if this is standard practice but I'm not complaining as I'll be Zooming again soon.
I think this is great for folks who have a small car and need a bigger/different type of car occasionally. It's also a great way to test drive a car over a longer period. After spending a week with the Vento, I've started liking it and will be a contender when I buy a new car later this year. Hope they add cars like the new Honda City to their fleet.
BTW, Zoom is offering special prices next week to celebrate their first anniversary. Rs.100 for an hour and Rs.1000 for a day. Great pricing I must say!

GrammarNazi · 27th February 2014, 12:18

Update : Zoom is going to add TATA Safari to their stable from March! LINK

IMO this is a great move since Safari has better ride quality than Scorpio. Looking forward to hire one!

girishglg · 27th February 2014, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrammarNazi

Update : Zoom is going to add TATA Safari to their stable from March!

IMO this is a great move since Safari has better ride quality than Scorpio. Looking forward to hire one!

Can you please share the source of this news since tried checking the Zoom website and the only new model that seem to have been added is the Scorpio SLE along with the LX which is already available.

If indeed Safari is being added then hope its the Storme since it has been a wish to take it for a spin on a long drive for some time now.

GrammarNazi · 27th February 2014, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by girishglg

Can you please share the source of this news...

They confirmed the news over a tweet. Apologies, I should've mentioned that in the earlier comment. LINK
I've asked them for more info.

I'm fine even if its the original old Safari coz I'm bound by my Linea's GC at quite some instances, and honestly I believe a 2.2l DiCOR/VeriCOR is the ideal engine for touring.

Regards

im_srini · 27th February 2014, 19:39

Hi Folks,

Can anybody help me with the location of the Zoom cars facility in Electronics-City ( Bangalore ) ?

A Google Maps URL would be great...

Thanks in advance

coolclouds · 27th February 2014, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by im_srini

Hi Folks,

Can anybody help me with the location of the Zoom cars facility in Electronics-City ( Bangalore ) ?

A Google Maps URL would be great...

Thanks in advance

IIRC, They have a pick up/return point at Ibis hotel,Hosur road.

coolclouds · 27th February 2014, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by im_srini

...Zoom cars facility in Electronics-City ( Bangalore ) ?

Here is the reply to my query from Zoomcar:

Zoomcar: Located on Hosur Rd opposite to EKAA HOTEL and Trident Hyundai; old Chamundi Steel Plant area - 74th Pillar U-Turn (if heading from Bangalore city) - Approximately 5 kms south of Silk Board Junction (underneath flyover) - Directly adjacent to Ozone Tech Park - 3 kms from Madivala Lake - 7 kms from Electronics City

Hope it helps

rjalihal · 17th March 2014, 18:30

You can now Zoom from Banshankri and Bellandur! Below is the email I received. I have used them a few times and can positively tell you that they are the best. Go ahead, take a car & zoom away without hassle! Thar coming soon!

Fellow Self-Drive Enthusiast,

We're pleased to announce Zoom's two latest vehicle sites in Banashankari 3rd Stage and Bellandur. Both sites are now live and available for bookings! Figos, Ventos, and Scorpios aplenty at both these new sites.

The new sites will have the same friendly Zoom fleet executives to help you on your way.

Stay tuned for even more new vehicle site announcements over the next few weeks. Moreover, we're pleased to announce that Zoom will shortly be adding the Mahindra Thar and the Honda City to our fleet. These will be hitting our fleet in very short order!

Zoom off today and become part of the self-drive revolution, click below:
Let's Zoom

We look forward to seeing you cruise around Bangalore. Happy Zooming!!

Sincerely,

The Zoom Team

ozzyrules · 18th March 2014, 10:15

Zoom'ed again last weekend. Got a newer Vento this time and it was USB compatible! Didn't have to fiddle with my portable music player through the Aux connection.
Spotted many Zoom Ventos and Figos on the B'lore-Mysore highway and also at Kabini, where I had been. In fact, the Zoom spotting out-numbered the animal spotting we could manage

Car was in great condition and delivery/return was a breeze.
Now looking forward to Zooming with the new Honda City.

Rajeevraj · 30th March 2014, 10:09

Looks like the Honda city is added. Saw one with the zoom in logo parked in belandur. Website is also updated. Nice to see new launches being added. Good way for car enthusiasts to try out different models.

outdoorlover · 30th March 2014, 12:47

Any idea if Zoom guys have automatic transmission vehicles as well?

GrammarNazi · 30th March 2014, 17:55

These are the offers they run : http://www.zoomcar.in/bangalore/offers

Every Sunday they announce a 'special group' of people who get extraordinary discounts, like this time its a 70% discount for people whose DL number ends with #9.

IMO What's MOST impressive is their T&C and their insurance cover, will surely break the ice for first time renters.

ozzyrules · 31st March 2014, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by outdoorlover

Any idea if Zoom guys have automatic transmission vehicles as well?

Yes, they have the Reva e2o! The BMW 320d they offer must be an AT but I'm not sure.
None of the other Zoom cars have an AT variant.

27th January 2014, 22:32	#121
Juggy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 46 Times	Uber seems to be in the news for all the wrong reasons. First the 'surge pricing' over the New Year, then the NY accident and liability claims, and now this. http://valleywag.gawker.com/ubers-di...cam-1508280668
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30th January 2014, 17:06	#122
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,122 Thanked: 424 Times	*re: Zoom Pay & Drive, New Self Drive Option in Bangalore! UPDATE* Now in Pune!** Zoom (or any other car rental) works well if you have a short duration need (even upto couple months). But your need is longer (1 year), then i would suggest buying a decent used hatch. Preferably one thats less than 3 yrs old. You shouldnt loose more than a lakh when you sell (assumes you maintain well and no accidents).
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13th February 2014, 20:50	#123
ozzyrules BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 111 Thanked: 31 Times	*re: Zoom Pay & Drive, New Self Drive Option in Bangalore! UPDATE* Now in Pune!** Hired a Vento through Zoom for a week and must say that I'm very happy. Booking process is online and hassle free. The car was ready 2 hours before my pickup time. Both inside and outside were clean. There were a few minor dents and scratches that were noted. I took pictures of them, just to be safe. We had been to Goa. Had to pay the interstate tax of Rs.200 (not reimbursable by Zoom), which I think is valid for a month. Did not face any hassles/questions at the RTO check post or during our stay in Goa. The car was in pretty good condition and I'm amazed at the Vento's fuel efficiency. Had to refuel only once during our 1500 Km trip, with more than 1/4 tank remaining when I returned the car! The fuel expense was reimbursed as a credit into my Zoom account. I'm not sure if this is standard practice but I'm not complaining as I'll be Zooming again soon. I think this is great for folks who have a small car and need a bigger/different type of car occasionally. It's also a great way to test drive a car over a longer period. After spending a week with the Vento, I've started liking it and will be a contender when I buy a new car later this year. Hope they add cars like the new Honda City to their fleet. BTW, Zoom is offering special prices next week to celebrate their first anniversary. Rs.100 for an hour and Rs.1000 for a day. Great pricing I must say!
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27th February 2014, 12:18	#124
GrammarNazi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,417 Thanked: 3,499 Times	*re: Zoom Pay & Drive, New Self Drive Option in Bangalore! UPDATE* Now in Pune!** Update : Zoom is going to add TATA Safari to their stable from March! LINK IMO this is a great move since Safari has better ride quality than Scorpio. Looking forward to hire one! Last edited by GrammarNazi : 27th February 2014 at 12:42. Reason: Link added
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27th February 2014, 19:39	#127
im_srini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 491 Times View My Garage	*re: Zoom Pay & Drive, New Self Drive Option in Bangalore! UPDATE* Now in Pune!** Hi Folks, Can anybody help me with the location of the Zoom cars facility in Electronics-City ( Bangalore ) ? A Google Maps URL would be great... Thanks in advance
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17th March 2014, 18:30	#130
rjalihal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 714 Thanked: 102 Times	*re: Zoom Pay & Drive, New Self Drive Option in Bangalore! UPDATE* Now in Pune! You can now Zoom from Banshankri and Bellandur! Below is the email I received. I have used them a few times and can positively tell you that they are the best. Go ahead, take a car & zoom away without hassle! Thar coming soon! Fellow Self-Drive Enthusiast, We're pleased to announce Zoom's two latest vehicle sites in Banashankari 3rd Stage and Bellandur. Both sites are now live and available for bookings! Figos, Ventos, and Scorpios aplenty at both these new sites. The new sites will have the same friendly Zoom fleet executives to help you on your way. Stay tuned for even more new vehicle site announcements over the next few weeks. Moreover, we're pleased to announce that Zoom will shortly be adding the Mahindra Thar and the Honda City to our fleet. These will be hitting our fleet in very short order! Zoom off today and become part of the self-drive revolution, click below: Let's Zoom** We look forward to seeing you cruise around Bangalore. Happy Zooming!! Sincerely, The Zoom Team Last edited by benbsb29 : 17th March 2014 at 19:57. Reason: Edited out font tags.
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18th March 2014, 10:15	#131
ozzyrules BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 111 Thanked: 31 Times	*re: Zoom Pay & Drive, New Self Drive Option in Bangalore! UPDATE* Now in Pune!** Zoom'ed again last weekend. Got a newer Vento this time and it was USB compatible! Didn't have to fiddle with my portable music player through the Aux connection. Spotted many Zoom Ventos and Figos on the B'lore-Mysore highway and also at Kabini, where I had been. In fact, the Zoom spotting out-numbered the animal spotting we could manage Car was in great condition and delivery/return was a breeze. Now looking forward to Zooming with the new Honda City.
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30th March 2014, 10:09	#132
Rajeevraj Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,781 Thanked: 19,119 Times	Looks like the Honda city is added. Saw one with the zoom in logo parked in belandur. Website is also updated. Nice to see new launches being added. Good way for car enthusiasts to try out different models. Last edited by Rajeevraj : 30th March 2014 at 10:11.
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30th March 2014, 12:47	#133
outdoorlover BHPian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 413 Thanked: 415 Times	Any idea if Zoom guys have automatic transmission vehicles as well?
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30th March 2014, 17:55	#134
GrammarNazi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,417 Thanked: 3,499 Times	*re: Zoom Pay & Drive, New Self Drive Option in Bangalore! UPDATE* Now in Pune!** These are the offers they run : http://www.zoomcar.in/bangalore/offers Every Sunday they announce a 'special group' of people who get extraordinary discounts, like this time its a 70% discount for people whose DL number ends with #9. IMO What's MOST impressive is their T&C and their insurance cover, will surely break the ice for first time renters.
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