The majority of citizens, especially in Halifax, have realized the costs and headaches that accompany car ownership. CarShareHFX is like a loop-hole that allows its users to still say they own a car, but don’t have to put up with all the stress and expenses.

“For most of us, cars aren’t much of a status marker any more. They’re more like an appliance, like a fridge or a stove. You can get a Sub-Zero one or a six-burner one, but their basic function is the same as the cheaper models. I no longer expect my car to make my heart beat fast. I merely expect it to get decent mileage and to start every single time I turn the key. It’s really just a very big, very costly appliance with a cup-holder.”

          (Margaret Wente- Globe and Mail)

With GM and other large automakers showing deficits and needing financial help. Don’t you need a little help too? Not only is the price of gas rising but the city’s streets are also taking its toll on your car. Is owning a car really worth all the hassle?