Car Subscription:
The New Alternative to PCP
What is a car subscription and how do they work?
Why lock yourself into an expensive multi-year PCP contract when you can take out a hassle-free car subscription and have complete freedom and flexibility, for a similar overall monthly cost?
Reasons to choose car subscription over PCP
• No long term commitment - just a fixed rolling monthly contract which you can stop when you like.
• Car subscription includes insurance, maintenance, tax, and breakdown cover - all in one simple monthly payment.
• Unlike PCP, car subscriptions don’t require a substantial upfront payment.
• Need to change your car? No problem. You can switch cars with a car subscription.
• With all costs considered, car subscription can often be a cheaper alternative to PCP - check out our handy comparison table to the right.
Why choose car subscription?
All the car, none
of the hassle
Subscription gives you all the benefits of driving without the responsibilities associated with owning or leasing.
One all-inclusive payment
Simply pay for your fuel or EV charging - because your monthly subscription includes everything else.
A wide choice
of cars
Our range of cars lets you choose the one that fits your lifestyle. Zipping round the city or touring the countryside? We have a car to fit your needs.
No long-term contracts
Subscription frees you (and your finances) from the commitment of leasing or owning.
Fully
flexible
Swap your car or cancel your subscription with just one month’s notice. We give you freedom and choice to suit your needs.
What does car subscription include?
All-inclusive car subscription from Drive Fuze comes with all these benefits as standard:
How do I subscribe?
Explore our website
Ready when you are, start your journey from the comfort of your own home.
Choose your car
Choose from our range of new or used vehicles. Petrol, hybrid or electric – the choice is yours.
Register with us
Create your account in minutes, and we’ll verify your details in minutes.
Credit check
We perform a ‘soft’ credit check that won’t affect your credit score.
Pay a refundable deposit
The same as your monthly subscription fee, this is fully refundable when you return your car.
Book your delivery
Choose a date and time that suits you, and we’ll be there sharpish. (Well, within seven days to be exact)
What is a car subscription and how do they work?
With a Drive Fuze car subscription you’ll have your choice of a brand new or used car, delivered to your door in 7 days, with insurance, servicing, maintenance,road tax, and breakdown cover - all included in a single monthly payment. It’s that simple.
Unlike PCP and traditional leasing, a car subscription works on a rolling monthly contract - so you’re free to use the car for as long as you choose. And when you’re done, just let us know and we'll come and pick it up. It’s as easy as that.
Talk to us today
If you’d like to learn more or seen a car you’re interested in, we’re here to help. Get in touch on 0330 118 0947 or email support@drivefuze.com
How can we help?
What is a car subscription?
Car subscriptions are growing more and more popular as an exciting alternative to traditional car ownership or PCP. All of the running costs are included, meaning you’ll never be caught out by unexpected payments. All you have to do is add the fuel and hit the road.
What's included in the Drive Fuze monthly subscription?
Along with your chosen vehicle, you will also benefit from:
- Service and maintenance
- Breakdown cover
- 1,000 miles per month as standard
- Fully comprehensive insurance
- Road tax
What's not included in the Drive Fuze monthly subscription?
The following items are not included in the Drive Fuze monthly subscription and would be subject to additional charges:
- Delivery and collection fees
- Fines or penalties that you receive during your subscription
- Damage outside of BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear guidelines
- Insurance excess in the event of an accident
- Fuel or EV charging
What are the upfront costs of a car subscription and how does the monthly payment work?
At point of ordering, we will take an initial payment which will include:
- An upfront monthly subscription - this is your refundable deposit
- The costs to deliver the vehicle
A breakdown of your initial payment will be presented when you order so you always know what your upfront costs are before you order.
On the day of delivery, we will take the monthly vehicle subscription fee in advance and then every month thereafter until the vehicle is returned.
When the vehicle is returned, we will return the refundable deposit to you less any charges for damages as outlined in your subscription agreement.
How do I sign up or order a vehicle?
You can sign up as part of the vehicle ordering process or sign up and be ready for when you find your perfect vehicle. To sign up without an order, simply click the sign-up button on the top right of our homepage and follow the steps.
To sign up as part of the ordering process, you will need your driving licence, a proof of address and a credit or debit card. To ensure you meet our eligibility criteria and to ensure you are getting the right subscription offer, we will use the data provided in your application to verify your eligibility from a variety of sources.
This includes credit reference agencies and other external organisations which will also help protect Drive Fuze from fraud. We will use this information to verify your identity and ensure the vehicle subscription payment is right for you. We will look for things like CCJs (county court judgements for debt), bankruptcies, insolvencies, and credit searches by debt collection agencies. With that information, we’ll be able to make an affordability assessment.
Though not a hard credit check, a record of our search will be left in your history, but it will not affect your credit rating.
Once you have submitted your driving licence and proof of address details, you will select the day of delivery and submit your credit or debit card details. You will be presented with a Subscription Agreement that outlines all of the conditions of subscription and then that completes the ordering process.
We will then check your documents against our eligibility criteria and notify you of the decision. Once approved, we will contact you to let you know your vehicle is on its way.
PLEASE NOTE: We will not take the initial payment until your eligibility checks have been approved. In the instance we are unable to offer you a vehicle subscription, no payments will be taken and we will contact you to notify you of the decision.
How does delivery work?
As part of the ordering process, you will select a date for your vehicle to be delivered. Our delivery driver will call you on the day of your delivery with an approximate time of arrival. Should anything change the anticipated delivery time, we’ll call to update you.
We’ll need the main subscriber to be present for the delivery of the vehicle. We’ll need to see your driving licence to verify your identity.
PLEASE NOTE: The vehicle cannot be handed over to the main subscriber or in the event that the driving licence is not available or failure to be there when the car arrives will result in an aborted delivery and may be subject to an admin fee.
Will I need to check the car on delivery?
Prior to delivery, our team check every vehicle to ensure its ready for your monthly subscription. On the day of delivery, our driver will check the vehicle again as part of the handover process with you.
We suggest you also check the vehicle to make sure you’re happy with its condition. Should you notice any damage, you can let our driver know or report it to us by calling 0330 118 0947 or emailing subscriptions@drivefuze.com
What if I want to amend my delivery?
If you want to amend your delivery, call us on 0330 118 0947 and we will reschedule. If you want to amend within 48 hours of the original delivery date, you may be liable for the original cost of delivery.
What if I want to cancel my delivery?
At any point before the subscription start date, you can cancel the subscription. The Initial Payment paid in advance by will be refunded (refunds can take up to 10 working days to appear in your bank account). We shall retain £100 as a cancellation charge to cover the vehicle administration costs. If you want to cancel, contact us by calling 0330 118 0947 or emailing subscriptions@drivefuze.com
