# Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing > Official Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing business agent. Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing provides TLC plate and TLC-ready car rentals for rideshare drivers… ## Ask it a question Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/friendlytlc. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_friendlytlc and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## What Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing does Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing is a TLC car rental and TLC leasing company in New York City focused on rideshare drivers. Services offered - TLC plates for rent - TLC plates rented to drivers who want to use their own vehicles to drive for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare apps in NYC. - Renting a TLC plate can be a cheaper alternative to renting a full TLC‑ready vehicle. - TLC cars for rent - TLC and Uber/Lyft ready vehicles available for rent so you can start driving quickly. - Contracts include rental, TLC license and insurance, as advertised on the site. Contract options and benefits - Short and long term TLC rental and leasing options. - Competitive rates with multiple TLC rental and TLC leasing options. - Unlimited mileage – you can use the car for work and personal errands. - Personal use: you keep the rental car 24/7 for your own use. - TLC and Uber ready: cars are prepared for the road with TLC plates, diamond and TLC insurance. - Available full-size SUV that qualifies for the highest pay level. - Vehicles advertised as as low as $349 per week. - No deposit to start, any age and any driving history, and first day free (as stated on the site). How it works - Check out the available TLC vehicles and choose the one that suits you best. - Fill out the online application form so Friendly can prepare your rental. - Pick up your TLC‑ready car and get on the road. Source: https://www.friendlytlc.com ## Where Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing works Contact details - Business name: Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing ("Friendly") - Phone: 1‑718‑965‑1380 Location - Address: 718 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Located between 22nd and 23rd Streets. Getting in touch - Customers can contact Friendly by phone or by submitting a message through the contact form on the website. - Drivers can also start the rental process by filling out the online application form on the site. SMS communication and advertising consent (driver application) When you submit your driver's application on FriendlyTLC.com and click the "Send" button: - You give explicit consent to receive SMS/text messages from FriendlyTLC.com on the mobile number you provide. - Messages may include: - Important updates about your application - Application status notifications - Service updates - Promotional offers, special deals, discounts and advertising content - Frequency: up to 4 messages per month (as stated on the site). - Opt‑out: you can stop receiving SMS messages at any time by replying to any message with "STOP". - Message and data rates: standard carrier message and data rates may apply. - The agreement to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase. - For questions about these terms, the site directs you to email info@friendlytlc.com. Lists Friendswood, Brooklyn, New York City, and Renton as a location. Names Connecticut and New Jersey as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. Source: https://www.friendlytlc.com ## Prices Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing lists several TLC‑ready vehicles and sample weekly rates on its website. Example vehicles and starting weekly rates - 2018 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid From $459 per week (as listed on the site). Described as offering a balance between power and fuel efficiency through Hybrid Synergy Drive. - 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe LT From $649 per week (as listed on the site). A full‑size SUV with advanced technology, bold styling and strong performance, and it qualifies for the highest pay level. - 2017 Ford Fusion SE Hybrid From $449 per week (as listed on the site). Mid‑size hybrid sedan, noted for safety recognition from IIHS. - 2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Mid‑size sedan with an aggressive, strong look. Pricing details are not listed on the site. - 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Hybrid sedan with features aimed at improving the driving experience. Pricing details are not listed on the site. - 2017 Infiniti QX60 Luxury 3‑row SUV noted as a family‑oriented vehicle. Pricing details are not listed on the site. General pricing note - The site advertises vehicles as low as $349 per week, and sample "from" weekly prices for some specific models as above. - For the latest availability and exact weekly rates for any vehicle, customers should contact Friendly directly. Source: https://www.friendlytlc.com ## Accreditation and credentials This document summarizes the key rental terms and policies stated on the Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing website. Rental terms - Friendly offers short and long term TLC rentals. - Prices may vary depending on the length and type of contract chosen. - Driving longer can lead to a better overall rate, as described on the site. What is included in the rental payment Rental payments include: - Vehicle registration - TLC plates - Insurance - Maintenance of the vehicle Upfront cost and ongoing payments - There is an upfront cost: the first week's rent is due in advance. - Accepted payment methods include cash, credit cards, money orders, bank transfers and direct deposits. - The business asks for the 1st week's payment in advance, then subsequent payments at the beginning of each weekly rental period. - The site advertises no deposit to start and also notes that any security deposits (when taken) are returned 4 weeks from the end of the rental. Insurance and deductible - Friendly provides an auto insurance policy that meets TLC vehicle insurance requirements. - There is a $1,000 deductible that the renter is responsible for if any damage is done to one of the vehicles during the rental period. Tolls, tickets and violations - The renter is totally responsible for all parking, traffic or any other type of ticket or violation during the rental. - Drivers must use their own EZ‑Pass tag. - If the renter ignores any tickets or summonses, then after 7 days Friendly will pay any outstanding tickets or summonses on the car and: - Charge the driver the summons fee, plus - A $10 administrative fee per summons, plus - Any late fees or service charges applied by NYC or any other issuing municipality. Returning a vehicle - Friendly requires a minimum of 2 weeks' notice in order to process a vehicle return. - Vehicles must be returned to the Friendly office. - All returns are scheduled for 8:00–9:00 a.m. on the day of return. - If the vehicle is returned late, the renter is subject to a $150 penalty. Source: https://www.friendlytlc.com ## Driver requirements and documentation To rent a TLC vehicle from Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing and drive for Uber, Lyft or other rideshare apps in NYC, drivers must meet specific age, experience and documentation requirements. Age and experience requirements - Driver must be at least 21 years old. - Driver must have at least 3 years of driving experience. Required licenses and documents Drivers are expected to have the following documentation: - A valid driver's license issued in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania. - A TLC driver's license issued in New York. - A Social Security card. - A valid DDC (6‑hour Defensive Drivers Class Certificate). - Proof of address from the last month, which can only be: - A utility bill, or - A bank statement. Help with obtaining a TLC license - The business states "No license? No problem." and notes that they can help you get your TLC license and get started. - Friendly describes this process as simple and says they will be there for you throughout. Source: https://www.friendlytlc.com ## What Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing has not published yet These are things people ask Friendly TLC Rentals and Leasing that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - vehicle availability - contract terms or guarantees - future earnings or income - exact approval or processing times - insurance coverage outcomes Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.friendlytlc.com