Vehicle Eligibility

Vehicle Eligibility Requirements

Legal Information & Notices

Last Updated: June 19, 2023

In order for an Owner’s vehicle to be eligible for the Service, the vehicle must meet the eligibility requirements set forth below (the “Vehicle Eligibility Requirements”), provided, that, even if an Owner’s vehicle meets the Vehicle Eligibility Requirements, acceptance of a vehicle for the Service shall be in the sole discretion of Aura.

BY UTILIZING THE SERVICE AS AN OWNER, YOU SIGNIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND THE AURA TERMS OF SERVICE (THE “TERMS”) LOCATED AT TOS, WHICH ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE, AS PART OF A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND AURA.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE CAREFULLY READ, CONSIDERED, AND UNDERSTOOD EACH PROVISION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS AND USE OF THE SERVICE AS AN OWNER.

Please note that we may modify, supplement, revise, or update the Vehicle Eligibility Requirements from time to time, for any reason. We will notify you of material changes to the Vehicle Eligibility Requirements by posting the amended terms on the Service at least 30 days before the effective date of the changes. If you have provided us with your email address, we will notify you of material changes to the Vehicle Eligibility Requirements by sending an email at least 30 days before the effective date of the changes. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and accepted, the Vehicle Eligibility Requirements as modified, supplemented, revised, or updated by your continued use of the Service as an Owner after the effective date of the applicable modifications, supplements, revisions, or updates. If you do not agree to any of the modified, supplemented, revised, or updated terms or conditions, then you should discontinue using and accessing the Service as an Owner.

1. Vehicle Eligibility

As an Owner, in order for your vehicle to be eligible for the Service, it must meet all of the following requirements:

Your vehicle must be well maintained and up to date with all standard service requirements as required by the vehicle manufacturer. Upon applying to join the Service as an Owner, if requested by Aura, you must provide documented proof of the last major service performed on the applicable vehicle.
Subject to the mileage restrictions below, your vehicle must be model year 2013 or newer, provided that vehicles with model years more than 10 years older than the current calendar year (regardless of total vehicle mileage) must be inspected at the time of onboarding and at least once every 12 months thereafter, or as otherwise required by Aura in order to participate in the Service. In no event shall any vehicle with a model year older than 2013, or any vehicle with a model year 10 years older than the current calendar year that has not been inspected as required by Aura, be eligible for participation in the Service, regardless of total vehicle mileage. Owner must immediately cease sharing the vehicle and notify Aura if this model year limit is exceeded.
Subject to the model year restrictions listed above, your vehicle must have fewer than 125,000 miles, except that vehicles which are new to Aura and which have more than 125,000 total mileage may participate in the Service if the Owner of such vehicle submits to Aura valid and verifiable inspection reports at the time of onboarding and as otherwise required by Aura in order to participate in the Service. Existing vehicles that are offered on the Service and that have accumulated more than 125,000 total miles may continue to participate in the Service, provided that the Owners of such vehicles submit to Aura valid and verifiable inspection reports as required by Aura in order to continue such vehicle’s participation in the Service. In no event shall any vehicle with 200,000 or more total mileage be eligible for participation in the Service, regardless of vehicle model year.
Your vehicle must have an actual cash value of US$150,000 or less, unless otherwise approved by Aura in writing.
Your vehicle must not have been altered for greater performance and/or physical appearance modification that materially changes the performance or purpose of the vehicle as determined by Aura in its sole discretion. Vehicles whose engines have been altered in the aftermarket for greater performance and/or vehicles whose physical appearances have been modified in a manner that materially changes the performance or purpose of the vehicle are ineligible for the Service if Aura identifies a liability concern.
Unless expressly approved by Aura, your vehicle must be a private passenger vehicle with at least four wheels and may not be, without limitation, a motorcycle, limousine, box truck, vehicle that seats more than 10 people (nine passengers and the driver), an RV, a vehicle that requires a commercial license, an off-road vehicle, or a three-wheeled vehicle like Polaris Slingshot or Vanderhall Venice.
You must upload photos of all four sides of the vehicle, photos of the tires, interior driver’s seat, passenger seats and dashboard to the Service to confirm no prior damage or any existing damage.
Your vehicle must not have been issued a salvage/repair title.
Your vehicle must not have been previously declared a total loss; you’re responsible for knowing your vehicle’s title history.
Your vehicle may not be an exotic or performance vehicle unless expressly approved by Aura in its sole discretion.
Be an eligible passenger vehicle located in United States, registered to you or to an owner who’s authorized you to list their vehicle, and meets all state legal requirements.
Have permanent or temporary or similar plates, no dealer or trader plates.

2. Vehicle Eligibility Documentation

Aura requires proof of a passed vehicle inspection, proof of active and current vehicle registration, and proof of active and current insurance to establish vehicle eligibility prior to formal acceptance of a vehicle to the Service. Aura will require proof of vehicle insurance and registration be provided by the vehicle owner in the glove box of the vehicle before Aura takes possession of the vehicle.

3. Vehicle Eligibility Continued Monitoring

Aura may periodically monitor any records to ensure that a vehicle continues to qualify for eligibility under these Vehicle Eligibility Requirements. In addition, vehicle reviews can be triggered based on: (A) external notification by the State DMV (if supported by the driver license issuer state); (B) external notification by any Aura User; or (C) internal notification by the Aura system functionality that we may establish and maintain from time to time and in our sole discretion.