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YCOD stands for Your Car Our Driver. We provide a private driver who drives you in your own vehicle, rather than picking you up in a company limo. You book a driver, we send a vetted, background-checked professional to your location, and they drive your car for your errands, appointments, events, or trips. You travel in the vehicle you already know and trust, with the comfort and safety of a professional behind the wheel.

A traditional limo service puts you in their vehicle. Your Car Our Driver puts a private driver in yours. There is no unfamiliar back seat, no waiting for a dispatched car, and no premium for a luxury vehicle you do not need, because you are already in your own. Your car is set up the way you like it, your belongings stay with you, and your private driver handles the driving, parking, and navigation.

Unlike rideshare, where the driver assigned to your trip is matched through an app and is often someone different each time, Your Car Our Driver drivers are W-2 employees, not gig contractors, and they are background-checked and drug and alcohol screened. You are driven in your own vehicle, you can request the same private driver over time, and you get consistent, accountable service.

You use your own vehicle, and Your Car Our Driver never provides or supplies the car. Your private driver drives the vehicle you own. Your Car Our Driver provides the driver, and the vehicle is always yours.

If our driver causes damage, your vehicle is covered by our commercial Drive Away policy while our private driver is operating it, coverage arranged specifically to protect your car when our driver is behind the wheel. We carry commercial insurance coverage arranged for private drivers operating client-owned vehicles, and our drivers are covered under our commercial liability coverage. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

You book by phone or online and provide your date, time, pickup location, and how long you need your private driver. We confirm your reservation and assign a private driver. Your private driver drives their own car to your starting point, then takes over driving your vehicle for the duration you booked. The trip concludes when your itinerary is complete.

Both. Your Car Our Driver works for a single trip or as an ongoing arrangement. You can book a one-time trip, set up recurring or standing reservations, and request the same private driver over time. Many people make Your Car Our Driver a regular part of their routine, and more than 90% of our business comes from repeat clients.

Yes. We have a three-hour minimum for reservations (five hours for reservations beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve). This allows your private driver to give your trip the time and attention it deserves, whether you are running errands, attending appointments, or heading to an event.

Yes. You can request a quote before you book so you know your pricing in advance. We provide clear pricing based on your trip details with no obligation to reserve. Just call, email, or complete the reservation form to get started.

Yes. We accept same-day bookings subject to availability. If you need a private driver on short notice, contact us by phone at +1-949-283-0863 and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Booking is simple. You can complete our online reservation form, call us at +1-949-283-0863, or email info@yourcarourdriver.com. You tell us your date, time, pickup location, and how long you need your private driver, and we confirm your reservation and assign a private driver. Whether it is a one-time trip or a recurring arrangement, the process takes just a few minutes. Service is available 24 hours a day by advance reservation. Phones are answered 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; you can text or book online anytime.

Yes. You can complete our online reservation form at any time. Just provide your trip details and we will confirm your booking and assign your private driver.

Yes. You are welcome to book by phone and speak directly with our team. Call us at +1-949-283-0863, or if you prefer, email info@yourcarourdriver.com.

Yes. Once we have your reservation details, we email you a confirmation that includes your date of service, pickup time and address, destination if known, an estimated cost, and our current terms of service. You can reply by phone, text, or email with any changes up to 24 hours before your service. Approximately 24 hours before your reservation, we send a second confirmation reconfirming the details. You also receive your driver's name and cell number so you know exactly who to expect.

Yes. You can book on behalf of someone else, whether you are arranging a trip for a family member, a parent, or an executive you support. Many of our bookings are made by assistants, adult children, and coordinators arranging trusted transportation for someone they care about. You provide the trip details and we handle the rest.

Yes. You can set up recurring or standing reservations for trips you take regularly, and you can request the same private driver each time. This is popular with clients who have regular appointments, standing commitments, or a consistent weekly schedule, and more than 90% of our business comes from repeat clients.

Changing a reservation is easy. Just contact us by phone at +1-949-283-0863 or by email at info@yourcarourdriver.com with your updated details, and we will adjust your booking as needed.

If your preferred driver is unavailable for a reservation, we always give you the choice. We contact you directly to let you know and offer you the option of accepting a new driver assignment or canceling your reservation at no charge. You are never simply assigned a different driver without your knowledge. It is always your decision.

Our drivers are W-2 employees, not independent contractors. This is a deliberate choice. As employees, our private drivers are accountable to us, held to our standards, and covered under our insurance and workers' compensation. It is a fundamentally different relationship than gig or contractor models, where the driver works for themselves and screening ends at an app. When you book with us, you get a professional who answers to a company that stands behind their work.

Yes. Every private driver has a minimum of two years of professional experience driving clients before being considered for employment, and each one undergoes a thorough background check, a DMV driving record check, and ongoing drug and alcohol screening before they ever drive a client. We do not put anyone behind the wheel of your vehicle who has not been vetted and prepared to represent us properly.

Every driver is a W-2 employee of our company, not a gig contractor. Before driving clients, each driver undergoes a background check and a personal interview, and each has a minimum of two years of professional experience driving clients before joining us. The checking does not stop at hire. We are enrolled in the California DMV's Employer Pull Notice program, which monitors driving records continuously: the DMV sends us an updated record after any conviction, accident, failure to appear, suspension, or license action. California does not require drug and alcohol screening for a service like ours. We screen every driver anyway, on an ongoing basis, to the same standard the state sets for licensed car services. These safeguards are among the reasons clients have returned to us year after year since 2007.

Yes. All of our drivers are covered by ongoing drug and alcohol screening, not just a one-time check at hire. Maintaining a drug-free team of private drivers is essential to the safety and trust our clients depend on.

Yes. We run a DMV driving record check on every private driver before hiring to confirm a history of safe, responsible driving, and we re-check records periodically for current drivers as well. A clean and professional driving record is a requirement for anyone we put behind the wheel of a client's vehicle.

Every private driver we hire has a minimum of two years of professional experience driving clients, so you are never anyone's first client. Beyond raw experience, they are hired for skilled, smooth driving and genuine hospitality, courteous, discreet, and attentive to how you like things done. The result is a private driver who handles the road with confidence while making the experience comfortable and effortless for you.

Yes. You are welcome to request the same private driver for your trips, and many of our clients do. Having a consistent driver means someone who knows your preferences, your routes, and how you like things done. This continuity is one of the reasons more than 90% of our business comes from repeat clients who return to the private driver they trust.

Yes. For a long or multi-day trip, you can arrange to meet or speak with your private driver beforehand. Your booking confirmation already includes your private driver's name and cell phone number, so you can connect ahead of time, go over the itinerary, and start the trip already comfortable with the person driving you.

Yes. Our private drivers know Southern California well, including Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County, along with the roads, traffic patterns, and most efficient routes throughout the region. Combined with up-to-date navigation, this local knowledge means smoother trips, fewer surprises, and a driver who can adapt when conditions change.

Our private drivers are experienced with a wide range of vehicles, from everyday sedans and SUVs to luxury cars. That includes full-size SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade, Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, GMC Denali, and Chevrolet Suburban, makes such as Genesis, Lexus, Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia, and some of the world's most exclusive vehicles, including the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Cullinan, and Ghost. Because you provide the vehicle, your private driver drives whatever you already own, and our drivers have the skill and experience to handle it confidently and safely. If you have a specific or unusual vehicle, just let us know when you book so we can match you with the right private driver.

Yes. Our private drivers are experienced with luxury and high-end vehicles and understand the care that comes with driving them. Our clients trust us with some of the world's most exclusive vehicles, including the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Cullinan, and Ghost, and we treat every car with the attention and respect it deserves. You can hand over the keys to your luxury vehicle with complete confidence.

Yes. Our private drivers are comfortable driving electric vehicles and understand how they differ from gas-powered cars, including regenerative braking and the various charging and control systems. Whether your vehicle is fully electric or a hybrid, your private driver can operate it smoothly and confidently.

Yes. Our private drivers can operate manual transmission vehicles. If your car has a manual transmission, let us know when you book so we can match you with a private driver experienced driving a stick shift.

Yes. Our private drivers are experienced with full-size pickup trucks and large SUVs, including their greater size, height, and handling characteristics. Whether you drive a heavy-duty truck or a large three-row SUV, your private driver can operate it safely and park it with confidence.

Yes. Our private drivers are experienced with specialty and high-value vehicles, and our clients trust us with very expensive cars. Because specialty vehicles vary widely, tell us what you drive when you book so we can match you with the right private driver for your car.

Your private driver is glad to handle refueling during your trip. Because the vehicle is yours, fuel is your responsibility. If you provide a card, your driver uses it to pay for fuel directly. If your driver advances an expense on your behalf at your request, a 20 percent convenience fee is added to the reimbursed amount.

Yes. Before taking control of your vehicle, your driver photographs and inspects the exterior to document its condition. This protects both you and us by establishing a clear record of the vehicle's condition prior to each service, so there is never any question about pre-existing damage.

Yes. We carry commercial insurance coverage specifically arranged for private drivers operating client-owned vehicles. Our drivers are covered under our commercial liability coverage. This is business-level protection, well beyond a personal policy. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

Yes. We carry commercial liability coverage for our business, and separately a commercial Drive Away policy that specifically covers your vehicle while our private driver is driving it. This is business-level coverage, not a personal policy. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

When you authorize a YCOD driver to operate your vehicle, the driver does so with your permission as a permissive user under your own auto policy, which remains primary; YCOD's commercial coverage applies in addition to your own. YCOD carries a commercial drive-away liability policy, coverage written specifically for companies whose professional drivers operate vehicles the company does not own, that applies while a scheduled YCOD driver is operating a client's vehicle in the course of our services, along with physical damage coverage for the vehicle itself while in our driver's care. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

When you authorize a YCOD driver to operate your vehicle, the driver does so with your permission as a permissive user under your own auto policy, which remains primary; YCOD's commercial coverage applies in addition to your own. That includes commercial Drive Away coverage for the client's vehicle while our private driver is operating it. Every YCOD driver is a W-2 employee of Your Car, Our Driver, Inc., covered by workers' compensation insurance as required by California law. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

Yes. We are happy to provide proof of our insurance coverage on request. If you would like to verify our coverage before booking, just contact us by phone at +1-949-283-0863 or by email at info@yourcarourdriver.com and we will be glad to share the documentation you need.

Safety starts with who we hire. Each of our private drivers is an experienced, responsible professional who is background-checked, drug and alcohol screened, and required to follow safe, defensive driving practices on every trip. We hold our drivers to high professional standards from the moment they are hired and throughout their time representing us.

Yes. Our private drivers handle the unexpected calmly and responsibly. If a breakdown happens during your trip, your private driver will get you to a safe location and help coordinate next steps, so you are never left to handle it alone.

YCOD carries a commercial drive-away liability policy, coverage written specifically for companies whose professional drivers operate vehicles the company does not own, that applies while a scheduled YCOD driver is operating a client's vehicle in the course of our services, along with physical damage coverage for the vehicle itself while in our driver's care. We report every incident promptly and remain your single point of contact throughout the claim. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

Our pricing is clear and consistent, with no surge pricing and no surprises. For standard vehicles such as sedans and SUVs, the rate is $60 per hour for the first 8 hours, then $93 per hour after that. For larger vehicles such as passenger vans, Sprinters, and limousines, the rate is $66 per hour for the first 8 hours, then $105 per hour after that. A three-hour minimum applies to all bookings (five hours for reservations beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve), and a 20% gratuity for your driver is included in the hourly billing. For an exact quote on your trip, call or text us and we will walk you through it.

Yes. Our standard rate is $60 per hour for standard vehicles and $66 per hour for larger vehicles such as passenger vans, Sprinters, and limousines, for the first eight hours, which includes your driver and a 20% gratuity, with a three-hour minimum for every reservation (five hours for reservations beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve, the highest-demand night in transportation, and even then the rate stays exactly the same while the rideshares charge triple surge). When a trip goes beyond 8 hours, the overtime rate still includes the 20% gratuity and changes to $93 per hour for standard vehicles and $105 per hour for larger vehicles. Billing is rounded forward to the nearest half hour, beginning when your driver arrives at pickup and concluding when your vehicle is returned and secured. There is no surge pricing, so your rate stays the same whether it is a weekday, a weekend, or a holiday.

Yes. Your booking is billed at the same hourly rate for all time: from the moment your driver arrives at your location, through any waiting, stops, and driving, until the service is complete and your driver returns home. There are no surprise add-on fees. Just one consistent hourly rate that covers everything.

Our pricing is simple and transparent. You pay the hourly rate for your vehicle type, and that includes a 20% gratuity for your driver. There are no hidden fees, no surge pricing, and no surprise charges. If your driver advances trip costs on your behalf (valet, parking, fuel), those are added at cost plus a 20% convenience fee, and a travel-time fee may apply for select outlying areas; both are always disclosed before you book. Everything on your invoice is something you knew about.

A 20% gratuity is automatically included on every invoice and paid to your driver through payroll as part of their compensation. You never need to calculate or hand over a tip. It is already part of your total.

That said, the majority of our clients choose to add something extra, either by tipping their driver directly (cash, Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle, with no fee), or by requesting an addition to their invoice, where a 20% convenience fee applies. Our drivers are career professionals who take pride in what they do, and that extra recognition means a great deal to them. It is never required, but it is always appreciated.

We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

We are glad to work with businesses and set up corporate accounts for companies that use our service regularly, with the same clear, consistent rates we offer everyone. Corporate clients pay the same published hourly pricing, with no change to billing, so you get the convenience of an ongoing arrangement for single meetings, full multi-stop days, or recurring executive travel. Contact us to set one up.

We keep our pricing clear and consistent for everyone, so we do not offer a separate senior discount. What every client receives is the same dependable value: a vetted, private driver driving you in your own car, with no surge pricing and no surprises, at the same straightforward hourly rate.

Our primary service area is Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties. For clients with a special need such as a long trip or overnight stay, we can also travel to destinations such as San Diego, Santa Barbara, Temecula, and Las Vegas. There are two ways this can work. We can drive you and your vehicle to your destination and leave you there with your car, in which case you cover your driver's return flight and travel time. Or your driver can stay with you, billed at an eight-hour minimum per day plus overtime as appropriate and a $90 per day per diem and you provide lodging for the driver. Trip costs such as fuel, tolls, and parking are the client's responsibility. Contact us with your destination and dates for a quote.

In most cases there is no additional charge for your driver to travel to you within our standard service area. For more remote or exclusive areas, such as Malibu, Hidden Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village, or Chatsworth, a travel fee may apply depending on distance and driver availability. We will always let you know in advance if any additional charge applies, so there are never any surprises.

We serve Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County. Within these three counties, your private driver can take you wherever your day requires, from home to the office, to appointments, to events, to the airport, and back. We have served this region since 2007.

We are a Southern California service, with our core service area in Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties, and we are not a nationwide company. For clients with a special need such as a long trip or overnight, we can accommodate destinations such as San Diego, Santa Barbara, Temecula, and Las Vegas on request.

Yes. For a day of wine tasting in Temecula wine country, a special occasion, or a group outing, your private driver can drive you and your vehicle there and back so everyone can enjoy themselves without anyone having to be the designated driver. You are driven in the comfort of your own vehicle, with a vetted professional handling the drive both ways.

We handle a wide range of trips throughout our service area. This includes airport service, corporate and business travel, child transportation, personal day or night driver service, weddings, special events, concerts, entertainment, sporting events, and designated-driver service. Whether it is a single trip, a full multi-stop day, or a recurring schedule, we can take care of it.

Yes. We regularly provide private driver service for weddings, concerts, sporting events, and other special occasions throughout our service area. Your private driver drives you in your own vehicle, handles the parking and logistics, and is there when you are ready to leave, so you can enjoy the event without worrying about driving, parking, or getting home safely.

Yes. Our designated-driver service is a popular choice for evenings out. A private driver drives you in your own car, so you can enjoy dinner, a party, or a night on the town and get home safely without driving yourself. You travel in the comfort of your own vehicle, with a vetted professional behind the wheel.

Yes. We provide child and family transportation, including school runs, activities, and family outings. You provide your child's car seat, and your driver properly secures and checks it before every trip. When we transport your child without you in the car, we text you at pickup and again at drop-off, so you know the moment your child is collected and the moment they arrive safely. You can request the same trusted, vetted driver each time, so your child is driven by a familiar professional rather than a rotating stranger.

Yes. Multi-stop days are one of the things we do best. Because you book your private driver by the hour, you can schedule as many stops as your day requires, whether it is a series of meetings, errands across town, or appointments throughout the region. Your private driver and your car stay with you between every stop, with no waiting on an app and no hunting for parking.

Reliability is the foundation of our service, and it matters most at the airport, where timing is everything. Our private drivers arrive on schedule, every time, so you are never left waiting at the curb after a long flight or rushing to make a departure. With vetted W-2 employees rather than app-based gig drivers, you get dependable, accountable service you can count on, which is a large part of why more than 90% of our business comes from repeat clients.

Yes. Airport service is one of our most popular offerings. We serve LAX, Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne (SNA), Long Beach (LGB), and Ontario (ONT). Your private driver drives you to the airport in your own vehicle, and on your return, meets you at the curb so you drive home in your own car. There is no airport parking to deal with, no rideshare uncertainty, and no surge pricing.

For a departure, your private driver arrives at your home, drives you to the terminal in your own car, and then returns your vehicle to your home, where it waits safely instead of sitting in airport parking. For your return, your private driver brings your car to the airport, times the drive to your landing, and meets you curbside at arrivals so you travel home in your own vehicle. The result is door-to-door service with no parking fees and no waiting in a rideshare line.

Yes. We actively track incoming flights, so we know if your flight is delayed or arriving early and can time your pickup to when you actually land. You do not need to send updates from the jet bridge, we are already watching your flight and adjusting so your car is at the curb when you come out.

If your flight is delayed, your private driver adjusts to your actual arrival time so your car is at the curb when you land, not early and waiting, and not late. Because we track your flight, a delay simply shifts the pickup, with no scramble on your end.

If your flight arrives early, we already know, because we monitor incoming flights and adjust accordingly. Your private driver works to have your car at the curb as soon as possible after an early landing, so you spend as little time waiting as possible.

Yes. Your private driver is happy to help with your luggage, loading your bags at home before a departure and handling them again when you are met at arrivals. You will not be hauling suitcases through a parking structure or to a distant rideshare pickup, your driver takes care of it at the curb.

Yes. We meet you curbside at arrivals. Your own car is waiting at the curb when you come out, so there is no rideshare line, no shuttle to a remote lot, and no app to manage. You walk out, your car and private driver are there, and you drive home.

Yes. Your private driver can meet you inside at baggage claim and stay in touch with you by phone or text, whichever you prefer, so you can connect easily the moment you land. From there, your driver helps with your luggage and walks you to your own car. If you would rather simply be met at the curb, we do that too.

Yes. We are glad to take you to private aviation terminals within our service area, in the same comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. Whether you are flying private out of John Wayne or another terminal in Orange, Los Angeles, or Riverside County, your private driver handles the drive and the logistics so your departure or arrival is seamless.

If your appointment or event runs late, your private driver waits for you. Because you book by the hour, your driver stays with you and your car for as long as you need, and additional time is simply billed at your hourly rate. Your private driver stays until you are ready to go, so there is never a rush to get back and never a penalty for running over.

We build our service around punctuality, and our private drivers arrive on schedule. In the rare event that something comes up, we communicate with you directly and work quickly to keep your plans on track. If a vehicle issue arises during your trip, your private driver gets you to a safe location and helps coordinate next steps, so you are never left to handle it alone.

Our private drivers know the local roads and traffic patterns across Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties, and they plan routes and timing to keep you on schedule. If traffic or a delay arises, your driver adapts in real time. For last-minute schedule changes, just contact us by phone or text, and we will adjust your booking as needed, flexibility is part of the service.

Yes. The moment your driver activates "on my way," you receive a live tracking link that lets you follow your vehicle's real-time location on a map for the full duration of the trip, similar to the tracking you know from Uber or Lyft but exclusive to you. You will also have your driver's name and cell phone number, so you can reach them directly at any time on the day of service if you have questions or need to communicate.

Yes. We are glad to set up corporate arrangements for companies that use our service regularly, so scheduling your team's transportation is simple and consistent. Billing is handled by credit card, the same clear, consistent rates and payment we use for every client, with no change for corporate clients. Contact us to set one up.

Yes. Executive transportation is one of our core services. A private driver drives you in your own car, turning the time between meetings into time you can actually use, whether that means taking calls, answering email, or preparing for the room. You arrive composed and on schedule, without the distraction of traffic, parking, or driving yourself. Your private driver is discreet, professional, and accountable, a W-2 employee rather than a gig driver.

Yes. We provide private driver service for conferences and business events throughout our service area. Your private driver can handle multi-stop days, shuttle you between venues and meetings, and be ready whenever your schedule shifts, so you can focus on the event rather than logistics, parking, or finding your way around an unfamiliar area.

Yes. We are a discreet, professional choice for client entertainment, whether you are hosting guests for dinner, an event, or a night out. Your private driver drives you and your clients in your own vehicle, handles the parking and logistics, and ensures everyone gets home safely, so you can focus entirely on your guests and make the right impression.

Yes. You can book a private driver across multiple days, whether you have a stretch of busy days, a series of events, or ongoing appointments. You can request the same private driver each day for consistency, all within our service area in Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties. Your driver returns home each evening and is back when you need them, so multi-day service is seamless from start to finish. When a trip keeps your driver with you overnight, such as a long-distance run, the client covers the driver's lodging and a $90 per day per diem, the same terms as our long-distance service.

Privacy is central to how we operate. Your private driver is a discreet, vetted professional who understands that what happens in your car, your conversations, your schedule, and your destinations, stays private. Because you are driven in your own vehicle with the same trusted driver over time, rather than a rotating stranger from an app, you get a level of discretion and consistency that ordinary rideshare simply cannot offer.

We treat your personal and trip information as private and handle it with care. Your booking details, contact information, and travel patterns are kept confidential and used only to provide and coordinate your service, never shared casually or sold.

Yes. Discretion is one of the reasons high-profile clients choose us, including executives, public figures, and others who value their privacy. Your private driver is a vetted W-2 employee, you can request the same trusted driver each time, and you travel privately in your own vehicle rather than a marked car or an app-dispatched trip. We are a quiet, professional presence, not an audience.

Our clients consistently describe us as reliable, professional, and a genuine pleasure to work with. It shows in our reviews: we hold a 5.0 rating on Google, with 100% five-star reviews, from last month and from many years ago alike. Many clients have stayed with us for years, more than 90% of our business comes from repeat clients, and much of our growth comes from their referrals. The trust we have built over 19 years shows in how long our clients stay and how readily they recommend us.

We require 24 hours notice for all cancellations. This allows us to manage our drivers and scheduling responsibly and ensures your reservation is held for you. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice are billed at the reservation's minimum (three hours, or five hours for reservations beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve) to the card on file to cover the driver's reserved time.

Yes. If you need to reschedule, just contact us by phone or text and we will move your reservation to a time that works for you. We aim to make changes simple and accommodating.

Your card is provided at booking. For established clients, it is not charged until after your service is complete. For first-time clients, a three-hour minimum charge (a five-hour minimum for reservations beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve) is processed on the day of service before dispatch to verify the payment method, and that amount is applied to your final invoice. If for any reason you are not satisfied, we make it right. We require 24 hours notice for all cancellations. This allows us to manage our drivers and scheduling responsibly and ensures your reservation is held for you. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice are billed at the reservation's minimum (three hours, or five hours for reservations beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve) to the card on file to cover the driver's reserved time.

Because you are driven in your own vehicle with an experienced private driver who knows the local roads, we are well prepared to handle typical Southern California weather, and your private driver adjusts routes and timing to keep you safe and on schedule. In the rare event of severe weather that makes travel genuinely unsafe, we will stay in close contact with you and work out the best plan, whether that means adjusting timing or rescheduling, with your safety as the priority.

Yes. Every YCOD driver is a W-2 employee of Your Car, Our Driver, Inc., covered by workers' compensation insurance as required by California law. It is one of the meaningful differences between hiring a professional employee and relying on a gig contractor. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

We recommend booking as early as you comfortably can, since it gives you the best choice of timing and lets us match you with your preferred private driver. That said, we also accept same-day bookings subject to availability, so if something comes up at the last minute, it is always worth contacting us. For recurring or standing reservations, booking ahead ensures the same driver and a consistent schedule.

Several things set us apart. We drive you in your own car rather than a company vehicle, our private drivers are W-2 employees rather than gig contractors, and we carry commercial Drive Away coverage that protects your vehicle while our driver operates it, backed by commercial insurance. We have served Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties since 2007, 19 years under the same ownership, and we hold a 5.0 rating on Google with 100% five-star reviews. More than 90% of our business comes from repeat clients.

Your Car Our Driver has operated continuously since 2007, 19 years under the same ownership. Our private drivers are W-2 employees, not gig contractors, each with a minimum of two years of professional experience driving clients and cleared through a thorough background check, a DMV driving record check, and ongoing drug and alcohol screening. We carry commercial insurance, including a Drive Away policy that protects your vehicle while our driver operates it. We hold a 5.0 rating on Google, more than 90% of our business comes from repeat clients. You are driven in your own vehicle with a vetted professional you can request again and again.

A limo service puts you in their vehicle, often a car you did not choose, with a driver you have never met. We put a trusted professional in your vehicle instead. There is no unfamiliar back seat, no waiting for a dispatched car, and no paying a premium for a luxury vehicle you do not need, because you are already in your own. Your belongings stay with you, your car is set up the way you like it, and your private driver takes care of the driving, parking, and navigation.

With rideshare, the driver is matched through an app, and it is typically a different person on every trip. With us, you are driven in your own vehicle with a vetted W-2 employee who is background-checked and drug and alcohol screened, and you can request the same private driver each time. You get consistency, accountability, and discretion.

Our private drivers are our own employees, not gig contractors. Each has a minimum of two years of professional experience driving clients and passes a thorough background check, a DMV driving record check, and ongoing drug and alcohol screening. They are accountable to us and covered under our insurance and workers' compensation. You know the name of the person driving you, and you know there is a company standing behind them.

Because we are dependable, and we treat each client's time and trust seriously. More than 90% of our business comes from repeat clients, and many have stayed with us for years and refer their friends. Being driven in your own car with the same trusted private driver, who learns your routine and preferences, is something an app simply cannot replicate. That continuity, combined with consistent five-star service, is why people stay.

Your Car Our Driver is a private driver service with a distinctive model: a vetted private driver drives you in your own vehicle, rather than picking you up in a company limo. We serve Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County, handling everything from airport runs and corporate travel to events, errands, and nights out, all in the comfort of the car you already own.

We have been in business since 2007, 19 years, serving the same Southern California community under the same ownership the entire time. That longevity reflects the trust our clients place in us and the consistency of the service we have provided year after year.

We are based in Newport Beach, California, and serve clients throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County. Because we drive you in your own vehicle, our private drivers come to you, picking up at your home, office, or wherever your day begins within our service area.

Your Car Our Driver was founded in April 2007 by Josef Wojtkow, who continues to own and lead the company today. Josef's background spans the luxury jewelry trade and the private driver business, and he remains personally involved in selecting and vetting every driver. That consistency of ownership over 19 years is a large part of why our service and standards have stayed so steady.

We serve three Southern California counties: Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County. Within this area, your private driver can take you wherever you need to go, including all major airports in the region. We focus on serving these counties well rather than spreading thin, which is part of how our drivers stay genuinely familiar with the local roads, traffic, and routes.

The heart of our model is simple: we provide the private driver, and you provide the car, your own car. Instead of being driven in an unfamiliar company vehicle, you travel in the car you know and trust, with a vetted private driver handling the parking and navigation. It combines the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle with the professionalism, safety, and accountability of a professional private driver service.

We have built our reputation one client at a time. If we ever fall short, we will make it right. That is our promise.

Yes. We provide professional transportation for children, including school runs, activities, sports, lessons, and family outings throughout our service area. Your child is driven by a vetted, private driver in your own vehicle, and you can request the same trusted driver each time, so your child travels with a familiar face rather than a rotating stranger from an app.

Yes. Every private driver is a W-2 employee who has passed a thorough background check, a DMV driving record check, and ongoing drug and alcohol screening, with a minimum of two years of professional experience driving clients. Unlike app-based gig drivers, they are experienced professionals who are accountable to us. You know the name of the person driving your child, and your child is supervised by that same professional from your door to their destination.

No. You provide your child's car seat, and your private driver properly installs, secures, and checks it before the car moves. This ensures your child is driven in the seat you have chosen and trust, correctly secured for every trip.

Several. Your child is driven in the car seat you provide, properly secured and checked before the car moves. Child locks are engaged, and the windows and doors are set the way you want them. Your child is never left alone and is supervised by your private driver from your door to theirs. And because it is the same trusted, vetted driver each time, your child is always in familiar, capable hands.

When we transport your child without you in the car, we keep you informed directly. Your private driver texts you at pickup, the moment your child is collected, and again at drop-off, the moment they arrive safely. You are never left wondering where your child is between the two.

Yes. We regularly transport children without a parent in the car, such as a school run or a trip to an activity while you are at work or at home. Your child is supervised by the same trusted, vetted private driver from door to door, and you receive a text at pickup and at drop-off so you always know they are safe.

Yes, and many parents do. Having the same private driver each day means your child is driven by someone familiar, and it means a driver who knows your routine, your route, and your preferences. That consistency is one of the biggest differences between our service and a rotating app driver, and it is a large part of why families stay with us.

Yes. We can set up a standing weekly schedule, morning drop-offs, afternoon pickups, practices, and lessons, arranged once and handled consistently. You can request the same driver throughout, and if anything changes, you simply let us know and we adjust. It takes the daily logistics off your plate.

A private driver service gives you a private driver to drive you in your own car, for whatever your day or evening requires. Rather than booking for a single specific trip, you have a professional driver at your disposal for errands, appointments, shopping, meetings, social plans, or simply getting around without driving yourself. You are driven in the comfort of your own vehicle while your private driver handles the parking and navigation.

Yes. Many clients use us for ordinary daily needs, running errands, getting to appointments, shopping, or handling a string of stops around town. Because you book by the hour, your private driver stays with you and your car throughout, so you can move from one stop to the next without parking, waiting, or driving yourself. It turns a tiring day of errands into an easy one.

Yes. Our service is available day or night. Whether you have an evening event, a dinner, a night out, or simply prefer not to drive after dark, a private driver drives you in your own car and gets you home comfortably and safely. You enjoy your evening while someone else handles the road.

Yes. You can book a private driver for a full day, with your driver and your own car staying with you from your first stop to your last. Between appointments or errands, your driver waits and is ready whenever you are, so there is no parking, no waiting on a trip, and no interruption to your day. It is an easy way to handle a busy schedule or a packed personal day.

We have a three-hour minimum for reservations (five hours for reservations beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve), which gives your private driver the time to handle your trip properly, whether that is a few errands, an evening out, or appointments across town. Beyond the minimum, you book the hours you need, and your time is yours to use however your day or evening requires.

Yes. Our designated driver service gives you a private driver to drive you home in your own car after an evening out, so you never have to get behind the wheel yourself. Whether you have been enjoying drinks at dinner, a party, or an event, a vetted driver takes over, and you arrive home safely and comfortably in your own vehicle.

The biggest difference is your car. With a rideshare, you leave your vehicle behind and have to come back for it the next day, often a real hassle and another trip across town. With us, your private driver drives you home in your own car, so your vehicle comes home with you. There is no stranded car to retrieve, no second trip, and no being driven home in a stranger's vehicle.

Because it is the safe, responsible choice, and we make it effortless. Rather than risking driving after drinking, you hand the keys to a professional who gets you and your car home safely. You protect yourself, your vehicle, and everyone else on the road, and you wake up the next morning with your car already in your driveway.

Yes. You can book a designated driver for a particular night out, a dinner, a party, a wedding, a holiday gathering, or any evening where you would rather not drive. Just let us know your timing and pickup details, and a private driver will be ready to drive you and your car home when the evening is done.

Yes. Your private driver is a W-2 employee who is background-checked and drug and alcohol screened, rather than an app-based gig driver. You are driven by a trusted professional in your own vehicle, with the discretion and reliability that come from a real, accountable company. You know exactly who is driving you home.

Yes. If you have a standing weekly dinner, a regular night out, or simply prefer never to drive home in the evening, you can arrange designated driver service on a recurring basis, and you can request the same trusted private driver each time. Many clients make us a regular part of how they enjoy their evenings safely.

We regularly drive clients to destinations including Santa Barbara, Temecula wine country, San Diego, Las Vegas, and anywhere else in between. If you have a destination in mind, contact us and we will confirm availability.

Your professional private driver comes to your home or office, takes the wheel of your own vehicle, and drives you to your destination. You relax, work, sleep, or enjoy the scenery; the driving is entirely handled. For a standard vehicle such as a sedan or SUV, the rate is $60 per hour for the first 8 hours, then $93 per hour after that. For larger vehicles such as passenger vans, Sprinters, and limousines, the rate is $66 per hour for the first 8 hours, then $105 per hour after that. A three-hour minimum applies to all bookings (five hours for reservations beginning at or after 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve), and a 20% gratuity for your driver is included in the hourly billing. Overnight trips follow the overnight terms on our Terms of Service page, including an eight-hour minimum for each day of the trip.

Long distance trips are billed at our standard hourly rate. Time begins when the driver arrives at your location and ends when the vehicle is returned. Contact us for a quote based on your specific destination and itinerary. As with all of our services the 20% gratuity is included in the price.

Yes. There is an 8 hour minimum plus the client covers the driver's lodging and there is a $90 per day per diem during overnight stays.

After the 8th hour in a single day, the rate changes to $93 per hour for standard vehicles and $105 per hour for larger vehicles such as passenger vans, Sprinters, and limousines, still including the 20% gratuity.

Yes. A per diem of $90 per day is charged to cover the driver's meals and incidental expenses during overnight stays and the client provides lodging for the driver as well.

Driver accommodations during overnight stays are the responsibility of the client and should be arranged in advance.

Yes. Our drive-away insurance policy is nationwide, so destinations like Las Vegas are covered. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

If the client retains the vehicle at the destination and the driver is not returning with it, the client is responsible for the driver's return flight and travel time back to the point of origin.

Absolutely. Your driver is there for the full trip and can accommodate stops for meals, rest, sightseeing, or any other needs along the route.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for multi-day trips or popular destinations on weekends and holidays, to ensure driver availability.

Yes. We encourage clients to request the same driver for the return journey so the experience feels familiar and consistent from start to finish.

Call or text us at (949) 283-0863 or visit our reservation page to get started. We recommend reaching out early so we can plan the full itinerary with you.

Yes. We provide private driver service for weddings throughout our service area, driving you in your own vehicle so you arrive relaxed and on time and get home safely afterward. Whether it is for the couple, family members, or guests, a vetted private driver handles the driving, parking, and timing, so you can focus on the day rather than the logistics.

Yes. We can drive the couple to the ceremony, to the reception, and home at the end of the night, all in the comfort of your own vehicle. You arrive without the stress of driving or parking, and when the celebration is over, your private driver makes sure you get home safely, with your car coming home too.

Yes. We can provide private drivers for family members and guests who would rather not drive themselves, especially helpful for parents, out-of-town relatives, or anyone who wants to enjoy the celebration without worrying about driving home. Each person travels in their own vehicle with a professional behind the wheel.

Yes. After the reception, your private driver can drive you and your car home safely, so neither of you has to drive after celebrating. Your vehicle comes home with you, with no car left behind at the venue to retrieve the next day, and no need to travel home in an unfamiliar car on your wedding night.

Yes. Because you book by the hour, your private driver stays available for the duration you reserve, waiting through the ceremony and reception and ready whenever you need to move or head home. There is no scrambling at the end of the night, your driver and your car are right there.

We recommend booking your wedding transportation as early as you can, so your timing is locked in and you can arrange the same private driver for the day. Weddings have a lot of moving parts, and reserving ahead ensures your transportation is one detail you do not have to worry about. Contact us to discuss your date and plans.

Yes. We drive you to and from concerts in your own vehicle, whether at venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Crypto.com Arena, or the Honda Center, so you skip the parking ordeal, the post-show traffic crush, and the long walk back to your car in the dark. Your private driver drops you near the entrance, handles the car, and is ready to take you home the moment the show ends.

Your private driver picks you up at home, drives you to the venue in your own car, and drops you close to the entrance so you walk right in. While you enjoy the show, the parking and waiting are handled. When the concert is over, your driver and your car are ready, so you avoid the scramble for a trip and the gridlock of everyone leaving at once.

Yes. Whether you have been enjoying the night out or simply do not want to fight post-concert traffic, your private driver drives you home safely in your own car. There is no stranded vehicle to retrieve the next day and no waiting in a rideshare surge line outside a packed venue.

We drive you in your own vehicle, so each car is driven by its own private driver. If your group is traveling in one vehicle, your driver takes all of you together. If you are taking multiple cars, we can provide a private driver for each. Either way, everyone arrives and gets home without anyone having to be the designated driver.

Yes. We drive you to and from games and sporting events in your own vehicle, whether at venues such as Angel Stadium, the Honda Center, Dodger Stadium, or Crypto.com Arena, so you avoid stadium parking, tailgate-lot chaos, and the long post-game exit. Your private driver gets you close to the gate, handles the car, and is ready to take you home when the final whistle blows.

Yes. We provide transportation to sporting venues throughout Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties, from Angel Stadium and the Honda Center to Dodger Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, and the Rose Bowl. Your private driver knows the routes and handles the heavy game-day traffic and parking, so you can focus on the event rather than the logistics of getting there and back.

Yes. Because you book by the hour, your private driver stays available through the game and is ready when it ends. You skip the mass exit and the parking-lot gridlock, and you drive home safely in your own car, with no stranded vehicle to come back for.

Yes. Game-day traffic and parking are exactly the headaches we take off your hands. Your private driver navigates the congestion, drops you near the entrance, and manages the car, so you are not circling for a space or hiking in from a distant lot. After the game, your car is ready and you head home without the wait.

Yes. We provide private driver service for all kinds of special events, galas, parties, holiday gatherings, fundraisers, theater, anniversaries, and more, driving you in your own vehicle so you arrive relaxed and on time and get home safely. Your private driver handles the driving, parking, and timing while you enjoy the occasion.

We handle a wide range of occasions throughout our service area, including celebrations, formal events, holiday parties, nights at the theater or symphony such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, charitable functions, and special date nights. Whatever the event, you travel in the comfort of your own car with a vetted professional driving, so the evening is yours to enjoy.

Yes. Whether you have been celebrating or simply prefer not to drive, your private driver takes you home safely in your own vehicle at the end of the night. Your car comes home with you, so there is no stranded vehicle to retrieve and no being driven home with a stranger.

Yes. You can book a private driver for a full evening, with your driver and your own car staying with you from the first stop to the last. Between dinner, the event, and home, your private driver waits and is ready whenever you are, so the entire occasion is handled without a single worry about driving or parking.

We can deploy anywhere from 2 to 50 professional drivers for a single event, depending on your needs and scheduling requirements.

Our drivers operate the client's own vehicles, dealership vehicles, branded fleet vehicles, or demo models, whatever the event requires. We do not provide vehicles.

Yes. All drivers are covered under our workers' compensation policy, and we carry a nationwide drive-away policy that covers damage in the unlikely event it occurs. A certificate of insurance is available upon request. All coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of our applicable policies.

We support corporate events, automotive brand experiences, film and television productions, private club gatherings, conventions, product launches, and multi-day hospitality programs.

Absolutely. Our drivers arrive polished, professional, and prepared to be a seamless extension of your brand experience. We bring the same standard of professionalism to every event regardless of the brand or vehicle involved.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for events requiring five or more drivers. Early booking allows us to confirm driver availability and coordinate logistics well in advance.

Our current rate is $60 per hour per driver for the first 8 hours and $93 per hour thereafter ($66 and $105 for larger vehicles). Time begins when the driver retrieves the vehicle and ends when it is returned. Travel time may apply depending on driver location. As with all of our services, a 20% gratuity is already included in the price.

Contact us directly by calling or texting (949) 283-0863, or email us to discuss your event date, number of drivers needed, vehicle logistics, and timeline. We will map out a full plan from there.

Yes. A night out is one of the most popular ways clients use us. Your private driver drives you in your own car for the whole evening, dinner, a show, drinks, a club, whatever your night holds, and gets you home safely at the end. You skip the parking, the driving, and the worry, and simply enjoy the evening.

Yes. Because you book by the hour, your private driver and your own car stay with you across the whole evening, from dinner to a show to a club and home again. There is no parking at each stop, no waiting between venues, and no hunting for your car at the end. Your driver moves with you, so the night flows from one place to the next effortlessly.

Yes. We regularly drive clients to nightlife throughout our service area, clubs, bars, lounges, and late-night spots. Your private driver drops you right at the door, handles the car, and is ready when you are. Best of all, you never have to drive after a night out, and your own car comes home with you rather than being left behind.

Yes. We drive you to the theatre, concerts, comedy, and live performances in your own vehicle, dropping you near the entrance so you walk right in, with no parking ordeal and no post-show traffic crawl to your car. Your private driver waits and is ready to take you home the moment the curtain falls.

Yes. You can book a private driver for the entire evening, with your driver and your own car at your disposal from your first stop to your last. Between dinner, drinks, a show, and home, your private driver waits and is ready whenever you are, so the whole night is handled and you never touch the wheel.

Yes. However the evening goes, your private driver drives you home safely in your own car, so no one in your group has to be the designated driver. Your vehicle comes home with you, which means no stranded car to retrieve the next day and no being driven home with a stranger after a long night.

Yes. We provide professional transportation for doctor appointments, outpatient procedures, post-surgery recovery, and ongoing treatments such as chemotherapy and cancer-treatment appointments. Your driver takes you there, waits, and brings you home in your own vehicle, with the same discretion and care we bring to every trip.

Yes. Medical visits are often multi-hour, and your driver and your car stay with you throughout. Because you book by the hour, there is no need to arrange a separate drive home. Your driver is there when you are ready.

Yes. For ongoing treatment schedules, we can arrange consistent transportation, and you can request the same trusted driver each time, so you travel with a familiar professional during an important and often difficult time.

Yes. Many of these arrangements are made by family members for a parent or relative. You provide the details, and a vetted private driver provides safe, comfortable, discreet transportation in their own vehicle. Your confirmation includes the driver's name and cell number, so you can stay in touch directly throughout the trip.

Yes. We provide trusted transportation for seniors who prefer the comfort and familiarity of their own vehicle, driven by a professional, familiar driver rather than a rotating stranger from an app.

Our W-2 employee drivers, thorough background checks, and consistent service make this a natural fit. Your parent travels in their own car with a vetted professional, you can request the same driver each time, and you can reach the driver directly by phone since their name and cell number come with your confirmation.

Yes. Many of our senior bookings are arranged by adult children for an elderly parent. You provide the trip details and we handle the rest, with safe, comfortable, personal service every time.