Frequently Asked Questions

IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, SLINGSHOTS ARE CATEGORIZED AS “AUTOCYCLES,” WHICH EXEMPTS THEM FROM THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A MOTORCYCLE LICENSE.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE STATE LAWS WHEN DRIVING OUT OF STATE.

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PROFICIENT IN DRIVING A MANUAL FOR SOME MODELS

IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE 21 YEARS OLD OR OLDER ARE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS.  FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 21, WEARING A HELMET IS MANDATORY.  BOTH HALF-SHELL AND FULL-FACE HELMETS ARE PROVIDED WITH YOUR RENTAL AND CAN BE OBTAINED UPON REQUEST.

ALL RENTALS INCLUDE UNLIMITED MILES.

THE PROCESS OF CHECK-IN WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES IF YOU ARE NEW TO RENTING WITH US. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PLAN YOUR DAY ACCORDINGLY TO ALLOW FOR THIS TIME.

THE $500 HOLD ON A CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD WILL BE RELEASED IN FULL WITHIN 48 HOURS IF THERE IS NO DAMAGED TO THE SLINGSHOT AND NO FURTHER FEES INCURRED, SUCH AS LATE OR CLEANING FEES.  DEPENDING ON YOUR BANK, IT MAY TAKE 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THIS HOLD TO DROP OFF, ALTHOUGH MOST OF OUR CUSTOMERS SEE THIS DROP WITHIN A FEW HOURS.

YES, FEEL FREE TO LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE IN OUR PARKING LOT FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR RENTAL.  YOU ARE WELCOME TO PARK YOUR VEHICLE HERE.

NO, IT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE TO DRIVE IN THE BEACH SAND.  HOWEVER, YOU ARE WELCOME TO DRIVE TO THE BEACHES AND PARK IN A PARKING LOT IN ORDER TO ENJOY THE BEACH.

YES, WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. THE SLINGSHOTS CAN ONLY BE TRANSPORTED OUT OF TOWN AFTER OBTAINING PRIOR APPROVAL. WITHIN FLORIDA, THERE ARE SPECIFIC COUNTIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND WESTERN FLORIDA WHERE THE SLINGSHOTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE TAKEN. IF YOU HAVE ANY INQUIRIES REGARDING HOW THIS MIGHT IMPACT YOUR TRIP, PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE WILL GLADLY PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.

THE AVERAGE GAS MILEAGE FOR SLINGSHOTS IS APPROXIMATELY 18 MILES PER GALLON, AND THE GAS TANK HAS A CAPACITY OF 10 GALLONS.  PREMIUM 93 FUEL IS RECOMMENDED FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.

AS QUICKLY AS THE SPEED LIMIT PERMITS YOU TO TRAVEL.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ALSO KNOWN AS "STICK SHIFT," "STICK," "STANDARD TRANSMISSION," OR "CLUTCH," REFERS TO A TRANSMISSION WHERE THE DRIVER UTILIZES A STICK SHIFT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE SLINGSHOTS HAVE A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. DURING CHECK-IN, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A TEST-DRIVE DEMONSTRATING YOUR PROFICIENCY IN DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON THE OTHER HAND, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WHICH ARE PREVALENT IN MOST CARS TODAY, AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE THE GEARS FOR YOU.

YES. ALL OF THE SLINGSHOTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BLUE-TOOTH ENABLED SOUND SYSTEMS. SO MAKE SURE TO PREPARE YOUR FAVORITE PLAYLIST FOR AN ENJOYABLE RIDE!

YES, THERE ARE COMPARTMENTS LOCATED BEHIND BOTH SEATS THAT CAN SECURELY HOLD A REGULAR-SIZED BACKPACK, SMALL DUFFEL BAG, OR LARGE PURSE.  THESE COMPARTMENTS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR CARRY-ON BAGS.  ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A LOCKING GLOVE COMPARTMENT.

NOBODY DESIRES THEIR PLANS TO BE RUINED DUE TO A SLINGSHOT FAILING TO RETURN ON TIME. WE STRIVE HARD TO ENSURE EVERYONE'S DEPARTURE TIMES ARE ON SCHEDULE. OUT OF CONSIDERATION FOR EVERYONE'S TIME, LATE FEES WILL BE INCURRED IF YOUR RESERVATION EXCEEDS THE ALLOTTED TIME. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO RETURN TO THE SHOWROOM PROMPTLY.

IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR RESERVATION 72 HOURS OR MORE BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED DATE, YOUR $100 DEPOSIT WILL BE CONVERTED INTO A CREDIT THAT CAN BE USED FOR AN ALTERNATE DAY. ANY REMAINING BALANCE CAN ALSO BE REFUNDED TO YOUR ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT. HOWEVER, IF YOU CANCEL OR CHANGE YOUR RESERVATION LESS THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED DATE, A $100 FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR DEPOSIT. ANY REMAINING BALANCE WILL STILL BE APPLIED TOWARDS A NEW DATE. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN YOU RESCHEDULE, YOUR CREDIT WILL BE TRANSFERRED, BUT THE PRICING AT THE TIME OF BOOKING WILL APPLY. YOUR NEW RESERVATION WILL BE BOOKED AT THE CURRENT RATE. PROMOTIONAL RATES CANNOT BE EXTENDED BEYOND THE EXPIRATION DATE WHEN RESCHEDULING.

THE $100 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR RESERVATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE.  PLEASE REFER TO OUR CANCELLATION POLICY FOR MORE INFORMATION.

WELCOME TO FLORIDA WHERE THE WEATHER IS HIGHLY UNPREDICTABLE. IF YOU DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH YOUR RESERVATION AND PICK UP YOUR SLINGSHOT, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE WEATHER, WE RECOMMEND RESCHEDULING YOUR TRIP.