Cost saving comparison
Compare us with taxi’s.
| Taxi Pitfalls | City Car Club Solution |
|---|---|
| Waiting around for a taxi to show up | Make a booking in advance or right at the last minute and jump straight in. |
| Extra charges for luggage and passengers | Take as much luggage and passengers as you want in our cars at no extra cost |
| Seasonal peak charges | Our rental rates apply any time of the day or night, all year round. |
| No ability to extend journey | Extend your booking in seconds either from the car itself or by making one quick call |
| 2 hour trip (30 miles) = £40 | 2 hour trip (30 miles) = £15.60 Saving over £24! |
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Compare us with ‘traditional’ car hire.
| Car Hire Pitfalls | City Car Club Solution |
|---|---|
| Time and money spent travelling to a central depot.∂ | Our self-service cars are parked on-street near to where you live and work. |
| Collect and return during office hours only. | You can use our cars any time of the day or night. |
| Dig out your driving licence and complete paper work. | Self-service cars which members can book and access themselves. No paper work! |
| Hire for a day when you only need it for part of the day. | Our cars can be booked from as little as 30 minutes so you only pay for the time you actually need a car. |
| No ability to book right at the last minute. | Book our cars in advance or right at the last second. |
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Compare us with car pool schemes.
| Car Pool Pitfalls | City Car Club Solution |
|---|---|
| Paying for idle cars | Pay-as-you-drive. Only pay for the time you actually use the car. |
| High risks associated with duty of care | Driving licences are checked with the DVLA on sign-up to ensure all drivers are legal and covered by comprehensive insurance |
| Administrative hassle | All the administration is taken care of for you |
| Inefficient use of cars | Online booking and smart-card technology enables maximum use of each car. |
| Limited choice of cars | Members have access to a range of cars and can select the most appropriate car for their journey. |
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Compare us with ‘grey fleet’ (reimbursing business mileage).
| Grey Fleet Pitfalls | City Car Club Solution |
|---|---|
| Risks associated with liability – vehicle safety. | Our cars are regularly maintained and serviced to the highest standards. |
| Risks associated with liability – insurance | Insurance is included as part of membership. On-going annual licence checks are also available on request. |
| Suspicious mileage claims | Itemised bills provide a detailed breakdown of use so you can see accurate details of each journey |
| Administrative hassle | All the administration is taken care of for you |
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