How to Use MoboKey for Your Keyless Car Rental

The car rental industry is evolving rapidly, and keyless car rentals are becoming the new standard. Whether you’re a solo Turo host or managing a growing fleet, MoboKey makes it easy to offer a completely digital, contactless rental experience. No more key handovers, coordination headaches, or waiting on customers to return keys. Here’s how you can use MoboKey to digitize and automate your car rental business:

Step 1: Install the MoboKey Device in Your Vehicle

Start by installing the MoboKey Pro Lite or Pro device into your car. The installation connects to your car’s electrical system, enabling control over:

  • Lock/unlock

  • Engine immobilizer

  • Remote engine start (Pro version only)

MoboKey is compatible with most vehicles and the installation can be done by any experienced car electrician in under an hour.

Step 2: Set Up Your MoboKey Account

Create an account through the MoboKey app or by visiting mobokey.com. Once registered, you’ll be able to:

  • Add vehicles to your profile

  • Assign digital keys to drivers

  • Monitor and control access remotely

You can also link multiple cars to a single account—perfect for fleet management.

Step 3: Digitally Share Access with Renters

Once a customer books your vehicle, use the app to send them temporary digital access. You can define:

  • Access start and end time

  • Lock/unlock permissions

  • Engine start permissions (if applicable)

The customer uses the MoboKey app on their smartphone to access the vehicle during the rental window. No need to meet in person.

Step 4: Monitor & Control Remotely

During the rental, MoboKey allows you to:

  • Track the car’s location (via renter’s phone)

  • View access logs in real-time

  • Remotely lock/unlock the car if needed

  • Use the remote engine kill (if necessary, for safety or non-payment)

This level of oversight gives you complete control over your rental operations.

Step 5: Automate Repeat Bookings

MoboKey supports integration with third-party platforms or your own app via API/SDK. This means you can fully automate bookings, access, and even vehicle return processes—streamlining your operations and cutting down on overhead.

Why MoboKey is Ideal for Car Rental Businesses

  • No physical key handovers

  • Better control over rental durations

  • Time-based digital key sharing

  • Lower operational costs

  • Improved vehicle security with remote immobilization

Unlike GSM-based systems, MoboKey uses Bluetooth and the renter’s smartphone to track location—preserving battery and ensuring better privacy control.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking to scale your car rental business, improve customer experience, and reduce manual work, MoboKey provides the ideal keyless solution. It’s simple to install, easy to use, and secure.

Ready to get started?
Transform your car rental into a contactless, keyless experience with MoboKey today.

Try out MoboKey for Car Rental now: Download your Mobokey application here: Go to Play Store or App Store!