Car Clubs

One shared car equals at least 10 privately-owned cars

A car club provides its members with quick and easy access to a car for short term hire. Members can make use of car club vehicles as and when they need them. All you need to do is...

  • Book

    - for as little as half an hour at a time, by phone or internet. The booking can be made well ahead of time or with a few minutes notice.
  • Unlock

    - cars are located at designated parking bays in the local area and accessed using the member’s smart card
  • Drive

    – Once inside the driver enters a pin and drives away, returning the car at the end of the journey. It is possible to extend the booking if necessary
  • Pay

    - Pay-as-you-go charges include fuel and maintenance costs. A subscription charge is paid monthly or annually.

preferential treatment for car-club drivers
A City Car Club member making use of preferential parking bays in Brighton.

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A car when you need one, not when you don't

There are a range of car clubs operating in the UK - from small, community based enterprises through to large commercial operations.

Links to types of car club

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