Eligibility
Check you qualify before you apply.
Reading this properly takes two minutes and saves you a wasted application. If anything here is a problem, message us first and we will give you a straight answer.
Minimum requirements
What every renter needs.
Meeting these does not guarantee approval. Every application is also assessed against the insurer’s criteria.
- 01
Aged 25 or over
This applies to the main renter and to every additional driver, without exception.
- 02
A full UK driving licence, held for at least 2 years
We can currently only accept UK licences, because the DVLA check we rely on does not cover licences issued elsewhere. Provisional licences are not accepted, and your licence must be valid for the whole rental period.
- 03
No more than 6 penalty points
We cannot accept a licence carrying more than 6 points, or one with a serious or disqualifying offence. Your insurer may apply a stricter limit.
- 04
A DVLA driving-licence check
You provide a DVLA share code so we can check your licence record, endorsements and entitlement.
- 05
Acceptable photo identification
Normally a passport or a photocard driving licence. We will tell you what is acceptable.
- 06
Proof of address
A recent utility bill, bank statement or council tax document showing your current address.
- 07
Full disclosure of your driving record
You must declare all penalty points, driving convictions, previous disqualifications, accidents and insurance claims.
- 08
Separate approval for one additional driver
You can add one additional driver. They must meet every requirement above, are checked the same way, and must be approved by us and accepted by the insurer before they drive. A charge applies, and we confirm it before approval. A driver can be added before you collect the vehicle or during the rental.
Penalty points
Points do not automatically rule you out.
We assess each application individually, and the final decision rests with the insurer. Having points on your licence does not, on its own, mean we cannot rent to you.
Declare everything honestly. Undisclosed points or convictions will surface during the DVLA check, and that will end the application.
Permitted use
What the vehicle cannot be used for.
Our vehicles are insured for private use. Using one for any of these purposes breaches the rental agreement and may invalidate the insurance entirely.
- Taxi or private-hire work
- Courier work
- Parcel delivery
- Food delivery
- Driving instruction
- Racing
- Track use
- Sub-rental
- Use by an unapproved driver
- Any illegal activity
Insurance
Cover is arranged, not assumed.
Self-drive hire cover is provided under our fleet insurance policy, subject to driver eligibility, insurer approval and the terms of the rental agreement. The applicable excess is confirmed before signing.
You may also choose to buy a separate vehicle-hire excess reimbursement policy from an independent provider. That is your decision and it is entirely optional.
An optional excess policy does not replace our motor insurance, your security deposit, your responsibilities under the rental agreement, or your obligation to pay valid charges before claiming reimbursement.
Security deposit
The deposit and the excess are not the same thing.
A refundable security deposit of at least £1,000 is required. The exact deposit is shown for each vehicle and confirmed before the rental agreement is signed.
The security deposit is normally held for 30 days after the vehicle is returned. This allows time for inspections, parking charges, traffic penalties, tolls and other rental-related charges to be identified.
Permitted deductions are itemised. You may remain responsible for charges that reach us after the deposit has been returned. The rental agreement sets out the full deposit and deduction terms.
Payments
Bank transfer and cash.
The website does not accept card payments and does not process payments of any kind.
- Monthly rent is paid in advance
- The first rental payment must clear before collection
- The security deposit must be paid before collection
- Cash payments receive a receipt
- Do not send payment until approval has been confirmed
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