For those of you who don't know, Zipcars is a service that offers reliable and affordable transportation to college students. The company mainly focuses on campuses on the west coast, but they're planning on branching out their efforts to more markets in the near future.

Why are we here at Lindsay Ford of Wheaton talking about a college car share program? The answer is simple. The company's vehicle brand of choice to offer to students at an affordable rate is none other than Ford. Specifically, Zipcars has found that the Ford Focus and Fiesta are quite popular rides for both their distinct styling and envious fuel economy.

How does the service work? It's really quite simple. Students pay a low fee to rent the vehicle, then are given a specific rate per mile that they'll be charged when driving. Students can reserve a vehicle of their choice in their area too. They can do this either online or by phone. Once at the car, another call unlocks the vehicle and box, with an ignition key inside.

Of course, we realize that some of you out there might not be big on the whole "sharing" part of Zipcars. And that's why we invite you to check out the new Ford models and lineup of used cars that we carry here at 11250 Veirs Mill Road Wheaton, MD 20902. Whether you're interested in a model like the Ford Edge, Expedition, or F-550 Chassis, our financing team can answer any questions that you may have and even arrange a test drive at your next convenience.