Transport for LondonCar clubs
Joining a car club could save you nearly £2,000 a year and make servicing, maintenance, tax, insurance and MOT costs a thing of the past.
Research undertaken for transport charity Carplus, higlighted that despite the fact that London's car owners are investing thousands keeping their cars on the road:
- Over half of them spend less than three and a half hours driving per week
- More than half quote difficulty in finding a parking space as a reason for not wanting a car
How it works
- Register with a car club to receive a smartcard and PIN
- Book your car
- Swipe your smartcard to gain access to your car and enter your PIN
- Return the car to its dedicated parking bay when you're finished
The cost
Most car clubs will charge you:
- An annual fee or deposit of £100 to £200
- £4.00 - £5.00 for the first hour and £2.00 - £3.00 for subsequent hours
- Around 15-20 pence a mile for a typical urban journey
Some clubs also take a booking charge.
London car clubs
- City Car Club
- Streetcar
- WhizzGo
- Zipcar
A new campaign and website www.carclubs.org.uk funded by Transport for London will give you specific details of clubs in your area.
