For many, owning a car is a costly necessity, with expenses ranging from escalating fuel costs to parking permits and unforeseen MOT failures. However, the rise of shareable cars and vans offers a more affordable alternative. Enterprise, a leading car and van hire company, provides a Car Club membership that grants access to thousands of vehicles nationwide.

Currently, there’s a significant discount on their annual Standard plan. By using the code REACH15 at checkout, the price drops from £60 to £15. This offer is valid until April, 7 2025, so it’s worth acting quickly to take advantage of the deal. The REACH15 code also gives you £15 of driving credit, which can be used towards the hourly rate when hiring one of their vehicles.

With more than 1,300 cars and vans available across the country, including fuel-efficient, hybrid, and electric options, there’s plenty of choice for members. The combined benefits of membership, mileage fees, and hourly rates with this car-sharing service take care of fuel, insurance, servicing, MOTs, breakdown cover, damage protection, and cleaning costs. In simple terms, members only pay for the car when they use it, with all other aspects taken care of, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Enterprise Car Club Standard Annual Membership plan
This new and more affordable ‘Basic’ plan carries a one off £10 application fee. (Image: Enterprise)

This setup also means there are no additional parking or road tax expenses to worry about. For convenience, Enterprise options are widespread—positioned at on-street parking bays, train stations, car parks, and near Enterprise Rent-A-Car Branches, with local services easily found on their website. With a near-perfect reputation on Trustpilot, based on almost 1,000 five-star ratings, many drivers have embraced car sharing as an advantageous alternative to traditional car ownership.

One positive review reads: “So far, so good. About as easy as it gets to rent a car without the hassle of going to a branch. Me and my fiancé have rented a half dozen times now and only encountered one problem so far, which was resolved my customer service within minutes.”

Another satisfied user shared their experience after switching from another rental company: “After a bad experience with an another car rental company I was informed about Enterprise via a few friends and was recommended to hire my next car from there,” adding, “Suffice to say the process was very easy. I made a reservation and picked up the car the same day in Bolton UK despite it being peak holiday season. There was no reservation fee which was pleasant for a change.”

Make a saving thanks to our exclusive discount code
Make a saving thanks to our exclusive discount code (Image: Enterprise)

However, there are cautionary tales about the importance of understanding terms and conditions. One user shared their surprise in a three-star review, stating: “I’ve used Car Club now for three years, and apart from a few glitches that were resolved, I’ve had no problems,” continuing with the unexpected charge they faced after returning a vehicle early. Reading the fine print is crucial to avoid unexpected fees.

The customer service team at Enterprise Car Club has also garnered praise from users, with one commending their first-time experience: “First time using enterprise car club and needed some help from the help desk. I was really well supported by Hamed Pasdar who made it all super clear and answered all of my questions in such a knowledgeable and reassuring way.”

Enterprise offers a cost-effective solution at £15 for an annual membership, and this amount is directly credited to your driving account when you use the code REACH15.