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Smarter ways to travel

As a car club member, you are joining a community where you can book any of our cars on our online booking system or over the phone, and use your smartcard to access them - no need for keys. At the end of your booking, you return the car back into its bay or into an approved parking zone.

Insurance is included, and you can book a car for as little as 30 mins to days at a time, only paying for the hire time and distance you drive.

It's as easy at that!

Driving is easy when you're a car club member. We cover everything, including insurance, cleaning, servicing and the cost of refuelling - you just book a car when you need one, and drive away!


Who can join?

Co Wheels accepts members from as young as 19 who have held a full British driving licence for a minimum of 12 months, If you are aged 25 or under, you must possess a clean licence with 0 points or endorsements.

The application process

Account set-up

Complete personal details and set up your billing account (instant online)

Driver verification

Complete your driver details for verification. This step requires you to have your driver licence to hand, as well as a DVLA code so we can check your driving history (We aim to approve drives in less than 24 hours- exclusions apply)

Receive smartcard and welcome pack

Once you have been verified you will receive a confirmation email. Your driver smart card will be sent to your home address via RoyalMail (up to 1 week wait)

Invoicing

You can choose to receive monthly invoices or can set up to receive ad-hoc invoices (instant online)

What does it cost to become a member and hire vehicles

Vehicle Rates for Select a location
VehiclePer hourPer dayPer mileEV mile
City£5.50£44.00£0.24£0.14
Everyday£6.50£52.00£0.24£0.14
Family£7.40£59.20£0.24£0.14
Van£8.50£68.00£0.27£0.15

Community Membership rules

No Animals

Animals are not permitted in any of the vehicles

No Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in any of the vehicles

Keep vehicle clean and tidy

Please make sure you leave the car clean and tidy for the next user

Refuel Vehicle

Don’t forget to leave at least a 1/4 of a tank of fuel in the car for the next user

Return electric car to charge

You must plug in the electric vehicle at the end of your booking and ensure it is actively charging. Always keep the charging cable in the boot when not in use.

Honour your Booking Time

Return at your agreed time. Failure to return the car on time when there is another booking after yours may result in additional charges

Parking

Park in the correct bay or space. If you are unable to do this, please contact our Customer Services Team immediately

Report damage

Please report any damage immediately to 0191 375 1050

Booking with the app

Our app and online booking system enables members to have the flexibility of a no fuss rental service where you choose when you book, what you book and when you return without needing to speak to anyone. However we do understand there may be times when you need some simple help so our help library gives members access to a selection of easy to watch short videos to help with booking, using cars, pricing and billing, and using Electric Vehicles.
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Benefits

Cheaper

Cost of insurance, servicing and fuel is all built in. Just pay for what you use.

Greener

Drive less, pollute less and be healthier by walking, cycling and using public transport much more

Convenient

Drive away within 15 minutes of booking
“Co Wheels has changed the way we think about business travel and allows us to demonstrate our commitment to the environment”
Joe Johnson, Newcastle Hopkins
"It feels great to be a part of a community trying to keep its carbon footprint to a minimum."
PW, Care coordinator, East Bristol Community Mental Health Team
"I have been a member of Co-wheels for over 3 years and would recommend joining to anyone. The cars are excellent and their customer service is second to none."
Mr Covey
"I love using Co wheels. When I need a car I just book it on my mobile app. There are two cars reasonably close to my home so if one is busy the other is usually free. I got rid of my car almost 3 years ago now and have saved a fortune!"
Ali Skuse
"Easy sign up process. App works well. You are provided a card as a key for the car and that again works very well. Cars all seem to be at most two years old and in great condition. Would recommend"
Steven Anderson
"Great friendly service and nice to know you're dealing with people that believe in social enterprise and are doing a successful job with this business model. Cars are always modern and clean."
Harry
"The service is handy, very organised and they've managed to make what one would expect to be a complex scheme very simple. The price is very reasonable as well."
Kelvin Akpojiyovwi
"I just love the idea of renting electric cars on an hourly basis, any time I want during the day. It is indeed value for money and the support team are almost always there to help you with any enquiries you have."
Mohammad
"I'd happily recommend Co-Wheels to anyone, it's been a great way to get access to a car when we need it without having to deal with the hassle and expense of owning a car while living close to the city centre."
Anna S
"Great for the planet, great for the driver, a caring and friendly team. What more could you want! I'm thoroughly impressed with Co wheels. The set-up process was a breeze, and my first drive was totally smooth. The car was a pleasure to drive too. Do sign up!"
Katie Bartholomew
"We've been members of Co wheels for several years and have always felt the service to be excellent, both in terms of the condition of the cars and also the flexibility of the booking system. It has really been helpful to us, as we adapted to owning one car and then using Co wheels vehicles as a second, if and when needed."
Sheila Alty
"Such helpful customer service received by the team when signing up and throughout the whole application progress. They couldn't have helped any more if they tried! Will definitely be recommending Co wheels to my friends and family."
Rebecca
“The car club has enabled us to make good our action in the Local Transport Strategy and to provide an economic and social service to our citizens. Residents, businesses, third sector organisations and visitors are now able to easily access a vehicle instead of having t heir own vehicle with all the associated headaches. We believe our car club is also reducing parking pressure, congestion and improving air quality.”
Alan Simpson, senior planner, Aberdeen City Council
Co Wheels makes it possible for us (a family of 6) to not own a car. There are 3 cars within a 5 minute walk or cycle from our house, so it’s very convenient. It’s easy to book on the app. Whenever there has been a minor issue, we’ve had good support on the phone. I would highly recommend this car club, and I think we need more car clubs to enable more people to use a car in a pay as you go way like this.
Ruth Cumming
Co Wheels offers my business all the advantages of car hire with none of the disadvantages of car ownership; booking is easy, cars are clean and reliable - it's the perfect fit-and-forget solution for someone like me who lives and works in the city centre.
Bridget (Fat Lass Preserves)
As a regular bike user I think it’s a great way to get to visits and an alternative to bringing the car to work. The cars are efficient and easy to drive. It allows me to cycle to work which means I beat the traffic, keeps me fit and avoids having to bring the car and find somewhere to park. It saves me also having to complete monthly travel expense forms.
Social Worker, Bristol
I think the real bonus with this scheme, is the flexibility in which you can arrange and book transport at any time, night or day and if there are any hiccups, there is a human at the end of the phone so you can get things sorted. My mileage claims for personal transport are now reduced from some 350 miles per month, to about 50 or so and it feels great to be a part of a community trying to keep its carbon footprint to a minimum.
Care Coordinator, Bristol

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