May 31st, 2022
Why Moving House at Uni is Easier Than You Think
University can get stressful at times. With coursework, assignments, and exams, you can feel overwhelmed. One element of student life that becomes particularly stressful is the moving. The experience of finding your own place can be stressful, let alone moving your belongings on your own.
April 28th, 2022
Can the British public really cope without owning their own cars?
The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked a huge shift in our travel behaviours – and it’s one that might just stick.
March 23rd, 2022
Why Millennials Are In the Driving Seat of Car Clubs
In the last few years, the world has been changing at an incredible pace. From shifts in work hours and routines to other mutating life demands, there has been a lot to adapt to.
March 10th, 2022
Verify your bank cards
Banking rules are changing to make online card payments more secure to cut down on fraud, which means you need to take action to verify your cards so your payments to Co Wheels still go through.To meet these new rules on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), we must make sure your card is securely checked to ensure it is valid. Unless you authenticate active cards on your account then your payments may fail, which means you will not be able to book cars.
February 14th, 2022
From Car Clubs to Rented Driveways: Solutions to Britain’s Costly Parking Rates
Let’s not beat around the bush: parking is most drivers’ worst nightmare. It can be time-consuming, difficult to find, often far from one’s desired destination, and quite pricey too. In short, it can be a bit of a challenge. As for the financial side of things, it is fair to say that our pockets suffer a little from parking prices.
January 18th, 2022
New pricing from February 1st
Co-wheels has not had a price rise since September 2017 – more than 4 years ago. But in that time a lot of our major costs such as car leasing and insurance have increased well above the rate of inflation.
December 16th, 2021
Ticket to Ryde
The Isle of Wight lies two miles off the south coast of England and covers around 150 square miles.The easiest way to access the island is by sea, with ferries, catamarans and hovercrafts all providing a direct route to Ryde, a seaside town on the north east coast of the isle.And while there is a dedicated car ferry to the town from Portsmouth, why not leave your vehicle at home and do most of your exploring by foot – with Co Wheels car club there when you need it?
December 7th, 2021
Where to visit near the city of Durham
If you’re looking for a place combining fantastic shopping, stunning scenery and world-class heritage, then Durham and the surrounding areas should be top of your list.The historic city, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, is on the East Coast Mainline, meaning that trains run approximately every half hour from London.There’s plenty to discover on foot in the city itself, but if you want to venture further afield, then Co Wheels can help you get on the road.
December 2nd, 2021
Newcastle based car club wins award for industry leading sustainable car fleet
Newcastle based sustainable car club Co Wheels has scooped up Mobility Provider of the Year at the 2021 GreenFleet awards.The awards took place on the 1st December at the British Motor Museum in Warwick and showcased excellence in environmental practices within the fleet and transport sector.Co Wheels, which runs the UKs largest fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles won the accolade which celebrates exceptional efforts to make low CO2 models widely accessible and demonstrate a robust environmental policy.
November 29th, 2021
Car Sharing: The Perfect Solution to a Guilt-Free Holiday
Boarding a plane and flying to an exotic country is currently not a priority for holidaymakers. Instead, staycations are on the rise.As we gradually crawl out from a stormy period of uncertainty and confusion, more and more Brits are deciding to spend their vacations in the UK. Frankly, that’s hardly bad news. From pristine Cornish beaches and enchanting Scottish highlands to vibrant metropolises and inspiring historic sites, there is so much to see and enjoy. Moreover, it offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in a memorable holiday that has minimal impact on the environment.
November 26th, 2021
Exploring southern Scotland from Dalkeith
Scotland is made for Winter; with wild scenery, whisky and wool, it’s got you covered when the temperature drops.Towns like Dalkeith are ideal for exploring the south of the country, lying, as it does, just eight miles south of Edinburgh and 50 east of Glasgow.And with trains from London to Eskbank, Dalkeith, running every hour at peak times, why not leave your vehicle at home and use the Co Wheels Car Club instead?
November 22nd, 2021
Why use a car club in a commuter town such as Hainault, Brentwood or Chelmsford
In 2020, the UK population was estimated at being 67.2 million; of those people, it is thought that nearly ten per cent of those (5.8 million) work in London.Of course, not all of those people will live in the capital, with commuter towns such as Hainault, Brentwood and Chelmsford being top choices for people travelling into work.
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