# Ad summary
A person with long blond hair shares how much money they made on Turo from renting out their 2013 Subaru Forester.
# Brand positioning
Turo is presented as the world's largest car-sharing marketplace, where people can make money renting their cars to others when they are not using them. The brand positions itself as a platform that offers a way to turn an idle car into a source of income, while still allowing owners the freedom and flexibility to use their car whenever they need it. Turo aims to provide peace of mind to its users by offering protection plans, support, and tools to help them run a successful business from their driveway. Turo pushes against the norm of letting a car sit idle and lose value, instead promoting the idea of turning it into an asset.
# Product
Turo is the world's largest car-sharing marketplace that allows car owners to rent their vehicles to others when they are not in use. The platform is designed for individuals who want to earn money from their idle cars while maintaining the flexibility to use them when needed. Turo offers protection plans, support, and tools to give owners peace of mind while running a successful business from their driveway. By listing a car on Turo, owners can generate income, potentially paying off car loans or covering other expenses. Renting out a car on Turo is presented as a way to make money by using a car, and Turo provides the necessary resources and support to make the process smooth and secure.
# Visual style
The ad has a casual, UGC feel. It uses natural lighting and is shot in selfie-style. The editing style consists of mostly static shots with minimal transitions. The production quality suggests a lower budget and an authentic tone, rather than a polished commercial. The pacing is consistent, with a natural flow of speech. The visual style supports the intended tone of a casual conversation with the viewer.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:00–00:03 If you're letting your car lose value when it could be making you money, you need to hear this.
Text overlay: 00:00–00:03 How I made $12K and paid off my car in 15 months (caption box) / 00:00–00:01 letting your car (caption box) / 00:01–00:02 when it could be (caption box) / 00:02–00:02 making you money (caption box)
Visual: 00:00–00:02 The shot is filmed selfie-style. In the foreground, a person with long blond hair, light skin tone, a short beard, and blue eyes is wearing a black crew neck t-shirt and black headphones around their neck. The person stands outside a carport. Behind the person is a brick exterior wall and a parked white minivan is visible in the carport. The camera is slightly shaky and moves as the person talks. / 00:02–00:03 The shot is filmed selfie-style. The person with long blond hair, light skin tone, and blue eyes is now sitting in a car.
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
The ad addresses the pain point of owning a car that sits idle and loses value. The ad states, "If you're letting your car lose value when it could be making you money..."
# Value propositions
- Earn money renting your car while not in use
- Have a successful business from your driveway
- Have peace of mind
# Benefits
- Make money renting your car to others when you're not using it.
- Freedom and flexibility to use my car whenever I need it.
- Peace of mind while running a successful business from your driveway.
# Features
- Renting out your car on Turo.
- Offers protection plans
- Offers support
- Offers the tools you need
# Call to action
List it on Turo today
# Social proof
- "I made over $12,000 last year renting out one of my cars on Turo. I actually paid that car off in 15 months." – Male 1 (Customer)
- "I just listed the car on Turo, got my first booking, and in the first month alone I'd made over $1,200." – Male 1 (Customer)
# Point of view
- Customer 100% – The ad is entirely narrated by someone who uses the product.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 00:00–00:02 The video begins with a person standing outside, setting the stage for a personal testimonial. The message is to consider making money from your car. The perspective is from the car owner, who is directly addressing the audience with a friendly tone. This aims to hook the viewer by introducing the potential financial benefit of using Turo.
- 00:02–00:08 00:02–00:08 The person transitions to sitting inside a car and shares a personal anecdote of making over $12,000 last year by renting out one of their cars on Turo, which helped pay it off in 15 months. The perspective is from the car owner, creating a sense of trust and credibility through a relatable experience. The tone is enthusiastic and encouraging, meant to build confidence in the audience that they can achieve similar results.
- 00:08–00:16 00:08–00:16 The car is identified as a 2013 Subaru Forester. The person explains how they listed their car on Turo, got their first booking, and made over $1,200 in the first month alone. The perspective is from the car owner. The purpose is to show how easy it is to get started on the platform, highlighting the potential for quick financial gains.
- 00:16–00:26 00:16–00:26 Turo is introduced as the world's largest car-sharing marketplace, where one can earn money by renting their car to others when not in use. The perspective shifts to the official voice of Turo, positioning the brand as a trusted and established platform. The tone is informative, aiming to educate the audience about the benefits and opportunities available on Turo.
- 00:26–00:32 00:26–00:32 The person emphasizes that Turo offers protection plans, support, and the tools needed to have peace of mind while running a successful business from your driveway. The perspective remains with the Turo brand, reassuring potential users about the platform's safety and reliability. This part of the story is meant to address potential concerns about renting out one's car, building trust in the brand.
- 00:32–00:39 00:32–00:39 The person then reiterates the potential to earn more by renting out more, especially if there is a car sitting idle. The perspective is from the car owner. The tone is encouraging and motivational. This final beat reinforces the message of turning an idle car into a valuable asset with Turo.