What Vehicles Qualify for Turo?
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What Cars Actually Qualify for Turo?
If you're thinking about listing your car on Turo, you've probably asked yourself:
"What kind of car actually qualifies for Turo?"
Great question—let’s break it down.
First, Let’s Talk About Location
Turo's vehicle eligibility requirements vary by country. While this post will focus specifically on the United States, here are links to the policies for other countries if you're interested:
- Australia Policy
- Canada Policy
- UK Policy
- France Policy
U.S. Turo Vehicle Requirements
To list a car on Turo in the U.S., it must meet the following core criteria:
- 130,000 miles or less
- 12 years old or newer
- Clean title & never declared a total loss
Let’s look at each of these more closely:
1. 130,000 Miles or Less
Your car must have fewer than 130,000 miles at the time of its first trip.
That means if your car has 129,999 miles, you’re in the clear—but cross the 130k threshold before your first booking, and you're out of luck.
2. 12 Years Old or Newer
This is a rolling requirement.
Since we’re currently in 2025, the oldest model year you can list is 2013. In 2026, it will be 2014, and so on.
Pro tip: The production date doesn’t matter—only the model year. So a car built in 2012 but labeled a 2013 model is still eligible.
3. Clean Title & Never a Total Loss
This one trips up a lot of new hosts.
Even if your car looks fine, if it has ever been declared a total loss—whether due to an accident, flood, hail damage, or vandalism—it does not qualify for Turo.
How to Check
The most reliable way to verify a car’s history is with a Carfax report.
Avoid free VIN checkers—they don’t always align with Turo’s standards.
👉 You can get affordable Carfax reports HERE
Here’s what to look for:
- A clean Carfax will show no record of accidents, salvage titles, or total loss claims.
- A bad Carfax will show red flags like “Total Loss,” “Salvage,” or “Rebuilt Title.”
Even if Turo lets you list the car, they will deny any insurance claim if the car doesn’t qualify. You’ll be stuck footing the bill.
4. Vehicle Value: Under $200,000
Turo does not allow listings for cars with an actual cash value (ACV) over $200,000.
You might be thinking:
“But I’ve seen Lamborghinis on Turo!”
True! Some high-end vehicles are listed, but those typically involve commercial insurance policies or exceptions. If you’re a new host, steer clear of this route until you’re more experienced.
Common Misconceptions
“What Happens If My Car Ages Out or Passes 130k Miles?”
Good news—Turo has a grandfather clause.
As long as your car met the qualifications when it was first listed, you can continue renting it out, as long as it stays well-maintained and doesn’t violate any Turo terms.
“Can I List a Classic Car?”
Yes, but it’s case-by-case.
Turo does allow classic cars, but they require additional consideration. If you’re planning to list one, it’s best to contact Turo support first for guidance.
Turo Sometimes Allows Cars That Don’t Qualify—But It’s Risky
It is possible to list a car that technically doesn’t qualify. Some hosts have unknowingly listed vehicles with salvage titles or histories of total loss—and the system didn’t catch it.
But here’s the catch:
When you file a claim, Turo will investigate the car’s history. If it doesn’t meet the eligibility requirements, they’ll deny your claim—and you could be left with a hefty repair bill and no reimbursement.
Now you may be wondering - “Haven’t I seen Lamborghinis on Turo?”
Yeah, possibly! In fact there are a ton of vehicles on Turo that are listed for well above $250k. But these are vehicles with additional insurance and for all new hosts, I would not recommend going this route
Misconceptions and Additional Things to Note
What happens once a car exceeds 130k miles or 12 years old? Does it get kicked off the platform?
No, Turo has something called the grandfather clause and as long as you list a car while it qualifies for Turo, it can stay on the platform as long as it is well maintained and does not at any point violate the Terms of Service.
What about classic cars?
Turo does allow classic cars, but this is evaluated on a case by case basis, I would encourage you to talk to Turo before making the leap to any classic cars.
Turo Allowing Hosts to List Cars that Don’t Qualify
Believe it or not, Turo will allow for you to list a car that does out qualify for Turo, and there are instances where people unknowingly list a car on Turo with a bad title. However, what will happen is if/when you have a claim - Turo will deny that claim on the basis of the car being ineligible to rent on Turo.
At which point you will be out of luck and out a out of money.
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