Mazda MX5 GT
Premium E98 petrol only please - NOT diesel.
For wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, pair with Smartbox via Bluetooth then follow prompts.
If needing charge, connect before turning on car else it over-rides the Smartbox!
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Roof Operation
Ideally on level road, in Park, with engine running, but up to 10kmh or engine off is OK.
Don’t stop halfway - complete full open or close in one motion.
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Punctures & Flat Tyres
If you see Tyre Pressure warning, feel loss of air, or even steering pulling one way. please pull over and call me.
Tyres are NON-runflats. There’s can of tyre goo in boot, allowing slow drive to nearest Bob Jane for smaller punctures.
Larger holes or sidewall damage will need towing as Mazda don’t supply a spare. Turo’s (included) towing’s usually pretty quick.
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Guidelines
No smoking at all in the car.
Prefer no vaping, but if you must then please all windows and roof down.
No track use or unsealed roads - these violate Turo’s terms of service and they may ban you!
Please don’t ride shirtless and if possible use the supplied clear sunscreen - the white ones stain the seats!
Car’s location and speed is tracked and this data shared with Turo to help them monitor the above usage.
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Accidents & Incidents
Don’t panic! Sh*t happens. Call me!
For accidents or damage, there’s a Turo incident card in glovebox with instructions.
Take lots of photos - close up and wide angle to show the whole scenario. Get details of any other cars involved - number plate essential and ideally driver contact details.
Don’t hesitate to call the police on 000 or your local station if you feel the need.
Submit damage report in the trip in Turo app. I’ll then reviews this, do further images, then suggest best path for repair.
If there’s the slightest chance of mechanical damage, please do not drive, else you risk further damage and extra costs.
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Wedding Ribbons
Guide with images here.