I was just wondering if anyone had used a car club, specifically for working?

I just found out that co-wheels [removed] has a bay just up the road from me. If I could drive, I'd be well on it. I'm restarting my driving lessons and, a year after I've had my full license, will definitely go for something like this until my insurance comes down.

So yeah, anyone got experience of car clubs? Aaand if you hadn't heard of them before, you're welcome!



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They vary. Typically, the issues are availability and cost.

For normal bookings, you can't guarantee that it (or anything else nearby) is going to be free when you have that booking.

For 'touring', most have a price structure that heavily favours short 'there and back'  journeys, rather than taking it away for a few days. If you could leave it somewhere other than its base, it'd be easier because you're not paying for the time spent in the hotel or wherever.

The one that has a car space 20m from where I am at the moment wants ?54 a day or ?6 an hour, plus ?59.50 a year. Compared to that, the one you mention is a bargain, especially for its 'very useful for late outcalls' overnight rate. If you are sure of getting a couple of such bookings, it'd be worth considering booking it in advance to avoid the first issue.

 

I was a member of such car club few years ago, I use to pay 60 pounds/year for membership, then 5 pounds for one hour of driving, fuel and insurrance included. A gread deal and I feel sorry I unsubscribed when I bough a car (which I sold it 2 years later due to 3 parking fines ).
It can be useful to be a member of a car club.
I will pm you with the name xx