From Side Hustle to USD 400K Fleet: How Alexander Munao Built One of Sydneys Fastest-Growing Car-Sharing Businesses

Sydney-based entrepreneur Alexander Munao is redefining what local car rental looks like. What began with a single vehicle parked in Chippendale has grown into Chippendale Carshare Pty Ltd, a thriving 43-vehicle fleet with a projected annual turnover of more than $400,000 AUD.

His secret? Turo’s peer-to-peer car-sharing platform and a smart, scalable model that blends technology, trust, and community.

“I saw an opportunity to build something modern — a car rental business that’s fully digital, flexible, and community-driven,” Munao explains. “Turo gave me the platform, but the strategy was in how we grew.”

A Modern Alternative to Traditional Car Rental

Unlike traditional agencies that rely on expensive lots, branches, and staff, Chippendale Carshare operates almost entirely digitally, offering affordable, flexible car hire through Turo’s platform. Customers book directly through the app, while Munao’s team manages everything behind the scenes — including cleaning, maintenance, toll management, and GPS tracking.

The business has expanded quickly across inner Sydney, servicing Chippendale, Redfern, Ultimo, Surry Hills, Glebe, Zetland, and surrounding suburbs — areas where short-term car rental demand is booming.

“We can scale faster than a traditional rental company because we don’t carry the same overheads,” Munao says. “And because it’s all app-based, customers love the convenience.”

Empowering Locals Through Co-Hosting

Beyond building his own fleet, Munao is creating opportunities for other vehicle owners to generate passive income. Through Chippendale Carshare’s co-hosting program, owners can list their vehicles on Turo while Munao’s operations team manages all the day-to-day logistics — from bookings to guest support and vehicle care.

Co-hosts receive a 70% revenue share, with many earning $750 or more per month per vehicle. The company also offers free GPS tracker installation for 12 months, sign-up incentives, and a professional management service designed to remove the stress of hosting.

“We help people turn idle cars into cashflow,” Munao says. “Whether you have one car or five, we take care of everything.”

Learn more about becoming a co-host at Chippendale Carshare.

Trust, Technology and Protection Plans

A big part of Munao’s success has been building a trusted operational system around Turo Protection Plans, GPS data, and strong internal compliance. Every vehicle is tracked, serviced, and maintained, ensuring guests receive the same level of reliability they’d expect from a major rental brand.

This focus on operational excellence has earned the business consistent five-star reviews and repeat customers. As a result, Chippendale Carshare has become a recognisable name in Sydney’s growing car-sharing scene.

“We’ve proven that small operators can deliver big results when you build a strong foundation of trust and service,” Munao says.

Scaling Toward the Future

Munao’s plans for 2025 and beyond are ambitious. He aims to grow the fleet to 50–60 vehicles, launch more suburb-specific landing pages, and invest heavily in SEO, Google Ads, and community partnerships to expand brand awareness.

For Munao, this isn’t just about cars — it’s about changing how people access mobility in Australia.

“Car ownership is expensive. Sharing cars makes more sense for many people,” he says. “We’re building a future where mobility is flexible, local, and powered by everyday Australians.”

·         Learn more about Sydney’s most community-driven car rental service at Chippendale Carshare.

·         Become a co-host and start earning passive income on Turo.

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