Getting Started

Getting Started with HostHub

Turn your idle car into extra income with GoCar HostHub. List your car, set your price and availability, and start receiving bookings.

Set up and list your car

Everything to do before your listing goes live to Guests.

1

Create Your Account

Create or log in to your GoCar account and complete your Host profile.

Prepare
  • Identification & driving licence
  • Contact details
  • Bank account details
2

Prepare Your Documents

Have these ready before listing your car:

Documents
  • Vehicle registration / car grant
  • Road tax
  • Motor insurance
  • Letter of Authorisation, if applicable

Make sure all documents are valid and clearly readable.

3

List Your Car

Complete these four sections to get your car ready for listing.

The four sections
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Watch the P2P Host Guide to see the whole listing flow in a few minutes.

3.1

Location

Set where your car will be available for pickup.

Hide Exact Location

Turn this on if you don't want Guests to see your car's exact location before booking.

Tip

Showing a clear location may help attract more bookings.

3.2

About Your Car

Your vehicle information, documents and the features Guests care about.

Car Details
  • Plate number
  • Year
  • Brand & model
  • Transmission
  • Drivetrain
  • Number of seats
  • Car type
  • Fuel type
  • Mileage
Additional Details
Phone Holder Dash Cam Bluetooth Infotainment 360 Car Camera Child Seat USB Charger Pet Friendly No Smoking

You can also add a short description to highlight what makes your car special.

Car Grant

Upload a clear copy of your vehicle grant.

If applicable, upload a Letter of Authorisation separately.

Insurance

Provide your valid vehicle insurance details.

GoCar Guard

Select the GoCar Guard plan that suits your sharing needs.

3.3

Customize Your Sharing Preferences

Pricing, availability and the rules Guests book under.

Set Your Price

  • Hourly Rate — set your price for hourly bookings.
  • Daily Rate — set your price for full-day bookings.

Use similar listings shown on HostHub as a guide when setting your rates.

Long-Term Bookings

Offer discounts to encourage longer bookings:

  • 7 days or more
  • 28 days or more

HostHub will show your estimated earnings after the discount.

Availability

Choose when your car can be booked and block dates when you need it.

  • Available 24/7 — allow your car to be booked anytime.
  • Allow Extensions — let Guests extend when your car is available.

Booking Preferences

  • Auto Accept — automatically approve eligible bookings.
  • Accept Foreign Guests — allow verified non-Malaysian Guests to book.
  • GoCar Delivery Requests — allow Guests to request car delivery.

Booking Rules

  • Minimum Booking Days — set the minimum booking duration.
  • Booking Lead Time — set how far in advance Guests need to book.
  • Rest Time — add time between bookings to clean and prepare your car.
3.4

Take Great Car Photos

Good photos can help attract more Guests.

Recommended Photos
Front & rear 45° views Both sides Front & rear Dashboard Front & rear seats Boot
Photo Tips

Take photos during the daytime, keep your phone horizontal, and make sure the entire car is visible.

Avoid dark, blurry, cluttered, or cropped photos.

Watch How to Shoot Your Car

A short walkthrough of the shots to take before you upload.

4

Submit for Verification

Review your car details, documents, pricing, availability, and photos.

Submit your listing and the GoCar team will review it. If anything needs updating, we'll let you know.

Your Car Is Live

What's next?

How bookings, handovers and payouts work once Guests can find your car.

5

Your Car Goes Live

Once approved, your car will appear on GoCar and Guests can start booking it.

Keep your pricing, availability, and car details updated.

6

Receive a Booking

You'll receive a notification when your car is booked.

Auto Accept

Eligible bookings are automatically confirmed.

Booking Request

Review and accept the booking manually.

Keep an eye on your notifications so you don't miss a booking opportunity.
7

Prepare Your Car

Before each booking:

  • Clean the car
  • Remove personal belongings
  • Check fuel/battery and tyres
  • Make sure the car is safe to drive
  • Take photos of its condition
8

Handover

Guests can access your car through:

Meet with Owner

Meet the Guest and hand over the car.

App Unlock

Guests access supported cars through the GoCar app.

9

Check Your Car

After the trip, check:

  • Exterior & interior
  • Fuel/battery
  • Mileage
  • Cleanliness
  • Any damage

Take photos and report any issues promptly.

10

Get Paid

Once the booking is completed, your earnings will be processed according to HostHub's payout schedule.

Track your bookings, earnings and payouts through HostHub.

Get More Bookings

Keep your calendar updated, use great photos, offer competitive pricing, consider delivery and long-term discounts, and provide a great Guest experience.

Keep your calendar updated

Open more dates and block the ones you need, so Guests only see what you can honour.

Use great photos

Bright, clear and complete photos help Guests feel confident booking your car.

Offer competitive pricing

Check similar listings on HostHub and keep your hourly and daily rates attractive.

Consider delivery & long-term discounts

Accepting delivery requests and discounting 7- and 28-day bookings widens your reach.

Provide a great Guest experience

A clean car, quick replies and a smooth handover lead to better reviews and repeat bookings.

Host your car with GoCar and earn passive income in Malaysia

Ready to Start Earning?

Put your idle car to work with GoCar HostHub.

List. Share. Earn.

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