Proof of Usefulness Report

Avail Car Sharing

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+35
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Avail Car Sharing' was a legitimate peer-to-peer car sharing service backed by Allstate, operating from 2018 to 2024. However, the service ceased consumer operations in July 2024. The submission contains significant inaccuracies, such as claiming 'most people have used my product' and an audience of 'everyone', which contradicts the service's regional nature and subsequent closure. While the project holds historical validity and won verifiable workplace awards (e.g., Inspiring Workplaces 2022), its current real-world utility is negligible. The evaluation reflects the discontinued status of the service and the low quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30.0
Audience Reach Impact+25.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+35.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+34.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+35

Project Details

Project URL
availcarsharing.com
Description
Avail connects travelers and neighbors who have a car with travelers and neighbors who need one. Skip the hassle, lines, and hidden fees of the other guys, and borrow a car from someone like you. Does redefining what it means to own a car sound like fun to you? How about working in a radically inclusive environment with coworkers who value transparency, empathy, and collaboration? If you're looking for the speed and excitement of a startup backed by the resources of a Fortune 100 company, check out availcarsharing.com/careers, or send a note to recruiting@availcarsharing.com Avail Car Sharing Awards and Accolades: - Top Ten Award Winner of Inspiring Workplaces, 2022 - Gold Globee Award Winner for Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 2022 - Gold Globee Award Winner for Achievement in Health and Work Balance, 2022 - Employer Excellence for Employee Involvement and Empowerment, Globee Awards, 2021 - Chicago Innovation Awards, Finalist, Chicago Innovation Awards, 2021 - Global Healthy Workplace Awards Winner, SMB Category, Global Healthy Workplace Awards, 2021

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline