This post is brought to you by Getaround.

Times change fast, and it seems like just a couple years ago your car was your car, you had one or you didn't, and that was that. Now there's a wealth of options that make it just a little easier to own your own car, especially in a city, where it can be quite the expensive hassle. Here are a few ways car ownership has changed for the better:

1. Carsharing. Owners can cover monthly car expenses (car payment, insurance, maintenance, parking) by allowing people in their neighborhood to rent their car.

2. Pay-Per-Use Insurance. This allows owners to only pay for mileage driven, as well as the degree of risk they choose to drive. This is a great way to reduce the sometimes prohibitive cost of owning a car in the city.

3. Ridesharing. More and more people are looking to ridesharing to earn an income, and the money can be good. Uber, Lyft, and other avenues allow you to put your car to good use instead of letting it languish on the street like a city car often does.

Getaround is a new service, boasting peer-to-peer carsharing and local car rental. Use the app to unlock thousands of cars around you, for as little as $5. Enter your license and credit card info, and within 60 seconds you'll have access to a vehicle. The best part? It's free to join - no monthly or annual fees. Just pay-per-ride and you're good to go. Every car is fully insured and comes with 24 hour roadside care, so you can drive with peace of mind.

Looking to make a little extra dough? Add your car to the Getaround network! You decide when you want to open it up for sharing and others will be able to rent it. Your contribution comes with $1,000,000 primary protection, and drivers are screened to be sure they have a good record. Active owners can earn $10,000 a year with Getaround!

Read more about Getaround here. Available on iPhone and Android.