• Is roadside assistance available outside the country?

    Yes, for Communauto vehicles in Canada, the roadside assistance coverage also applies in the United States. For Communauto vehicles in France, the roadside assistance plan covers trips to other countries in the European Union, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

  • Are Communauto vehicles covered by roadside assistance?

    Yes, all Communauto vehicles are covered by a roadside assistance provider. If you encounter an issue during your trip that requires roadside assistance (e.g. dead battery, flat tire) please contact us right away so our customer service team can make the roadside assistance request. In Canada, Communauto’s roadside assistance is…

  • L’assistance routière est-elle disponible hors pays ?

    Oui, pour les véhicules de Communauto au Canada, la couverture de l’assistance routière s’applique également aux États-Unis. Pour les véhicules de Communauto en France, les services d’assistance offerts couvrent les déplacements dans les autres pays de l’Union européenne, la Suisse et le Royaume-Uni.

  • Est-ce que les véhicules de Communauto sont couverts par une assistance routière ?

    Oui, tous les véhicules de Communauto sont couverts par un service d’assistance routière. Si, au cours d’un trajet, vous rencontrez un problème nécessitant une assistance routière (par ex. : batterie à plat, pneu crevé, etc.), veuillez communiquer avec nous sans tarder afin que notre équipe du service à la clientèle…

  • What should I do if I notice existing damage at the start of my trip?

    If you notice damage that prevents you from using the car, or could impact another user, please contact us by phone right away. If the damage is less serious, please use the reporting tool in the app or on the website to let us know. Before contacting us, please check…

  • What should I do if I can’t find the vehicle?

    If the FLEX car you’ve blocked doesn’t appear at the location indicated on the app, there could be some GPS interference preventing the location from updating accurately. This may occur more frequently in areas with tall buildings. The car should not be far from its location on the map, so…

  • What should I do if the gas card doesn’t work?

    If, for whatever reason, you are unable to use the gas card, please pay for gas out-of-pocket and submit the receipt so we can credit the amount to your account. Although we provide gas cards for your convenience, you should always prepared to make any purchases that may be required…

  • Why doesn’t the 20-minute refuelling credit apply to round-trip vehicles?

    We offer a time credit on specific FLEX trips when members refuel the vehicle because a visit to the gas station could take up a significant portion of their short trip. In general, members book Round-trip vehicles for longer trips than they do with FLEX vehicles.  Most reservations on Round-trip…

  • Why is there no FLEX zone close to where I live?

    There are multiple factors that determine whether the FLEX service can operate in a specific Communauto city, and which parts of the city can be included in the FLEX zone: These are just a few of the things taken into consideration when planning the coverage of our FLEX zones. Rest…

  • Why don’t I see any FLEX cars on the app?

    If you open the Communauto app and can’t see any FLEX cars, you should also see a banner with an explanation. If all FLEX cars are in use, you can refresh the app or check back later to see if a car has become available. If there is a temporary…

  • Why was my booking changed or cancelled?

    We make every effort to ensure that the car you reserved is ready for you at the time and location you specified when booking your trip. Sometimes, however, circumstances require us to make a change: a car might have been in an accident, or the previous member might be late…

  • What should I do if the vehicle I reserved is not there?

    If the vehicle you reserved is not at the station at the start of your reservation, you can try the following: If none of these solved the issue, please call our hotline. Our customer service team can assist by contacting the previous member or moving your reservation to a nearby…

  • Why don’t you have a station close to where I live?

    The two most common reasons are because there is not enough demand in the area or not enough available parking. Unfortunately, we cannot always add stations in the exact locations where we would like to offer the service. This challenge can be greater in some cities and neighbourhoods than in…