Availability blocks reserve dates on a vehicle's calendar when it's not available for rental — maintenance, personal use, detailing, or any reason.
How to Add a Block
- Go to the vehicle's detail page or Fleet View
- Click Add Availability Block
- Select the start and end dates
- Enter a reason (e.g., "Scheduled maintenance", "Owner personal use")
- Click Save
What Blocks Do
- Prevent bookings — No rentals can be created for the blocked dates
- Show on timeline — Blocks appear on the Fleet Timeline/Gantt view
- Show on calendar — Blocked dates appear on the vehicle's calendar feed
- Inform instant booking — Blocked dates are excluded from instant booking availability
Managing Existing Blocks
- Edit — Change the dates or reason of an existing block
- Delete — Remove the block to make those dates available again
Common Use Cases
| Reason | Duration |
|---|---|
| Oil change / service | 1 day |
| Detailing / deep clean | 1-2 days |
| Owner personal use | Variable |
| Insurance claim / body work | 1-4 weeks |
| Seasonal storage | Weeks to months |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I block a vehicle that already has a booking for those dates?
No. You'll need to void or reschedule the existing booking first before adding a block.
Do blocks sync to Turo?
If you have Turo calendar sync configured, blocks in PocketOS appear as unavailable dates on Turo, preventing double-bookings.