# July 2024 - The Month in Review: What You Need to Know
Author: Gaurav Singhal
Author URL: https://drivemate.au/blog/author/gaurav-singhal/
Published: 2024-07-30
Category: Drive mate Newsletter
Category URL: https://drivemate.au/blog/category/drive-mate-newsletter/
Tags: Drive mate, car rental , rent a car, long term car rental , driving with a foreign license
Tag URLs: Drive mate (https://drivemate.au/blog/tag/drive-mate/), car rental  (https://drivemate.au/blog/tag/car-rental-2/), rent a car (https://drivemate.au/blog/tag/rent-a-car/), long term car rental  (https://drivemate.au/blog/tag/long-term-car-rental-2/), driving with a foreign license (https://drivemate.au/blog/tag/driving-with-a-foreign-license/)
URL: https://drivemate.au/blog/july-2024-the-month-in-review-what-you-need-to-know-clz80b20i001j27xk4l6ya43u/

​Hello & welcome to our monthly newsletter. You can expect all sorts of news, updates and policies regarding [Drive mate](https://drivemate.au/). Let's dive right in!

## 💰 Guest Deposit Dropped to $50

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Exciting news: your deposit is now only 50 bucks, refunded after your first journey. Don't miss out on this ripper deal!

**[Rent a car](https://drivemate.au/)**

## Flex+ Car Subscription

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Long term car rentals sorted: cars, insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance—all covered. You handle fuel and tolls—kick back and enjoy the hassle-free ride, mate!

**[Know more](https://drivemate.au/subscription)**

## 💸 Updated UI for Payouts in App and Website

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We've spruced up the payments and payouts interface for a smoother experience.

💸 **Intuitive UI:** Navigate your account settings with ease and clarity.

📂 **New Categories:** Understand your payments and payouts better with clear classifications like trip payout, fuel payout, and more.

​ [**Update your app**](https://onelink.to/drivemate) ​

## Email Alerts on Trip Modification & Extension

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Hosts now get emails for modification and extension requests, so you're always in the loop. This feature makes tracking requests easy as pie, ensuring better communication and quicker responses.

## 🛞 Tips for Extending the Lifespan of Your Tires

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With most folks clocking 10,000–12,000 kilometers a year on the road, it's crucial to know what keeps your tyres rollin' longer. Find out how to get the most out of your tyres' lifespan!

**[Read more](https://drivemate.au/blog/tire-lifespan-tips-for-extending-the-life-of-your-tires-clvqe5jza001bnv8qf8ickjh5/)**

## Comprehensive Guide for Driving with a Foreign License

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New to Oz? Get clued up on driving with a foreign license in Australia with our guide. We've covered all the essentials to help you hit the road hassle-free.

**[Know more](https://drivemate.au/blog/navigating-aussie-roads-comprehensive-guide-for-driving-with-a-foreign-license-cluwih8mo000j8yccaembw4v7/)**

**Also read:** [Ready, Set, Share: Basics for Car Sharing Hosts & Renters](https://drivemate.au/blog/ready-set-share-basics-for-car-sharing-hosts-and-renters-clz12ix1w001bhwsi8oqs3jsm/) ​

​ [Sydney to Melbourne Road Trip Itinerary: Best Stops, Tips & more](https://drivemate.au/blog/sydney-to-melbourne-road-trip-itinerary-best-stops-tips-and-more-clz0uuwgv000chwsitwboffx5/) ​

​ [Road Trip Bliss: The Perfect 3-Day & 6-Day Itineraries for Great Ocean Road](https://drivemate.au/blog/road-trip-bliss-the-perfect-3-day-and-6-day-itineraries-for-great-ocean-road-clz2nw2fw001413rs3m0w6w1a/) ​


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