Car club benefits 

Using a car club means you don’t have to worry about tax, insurance, parking permits, servicing, or repairs. There are none of the hassles of owning and maintaining a car. 

We have teamed up with Enterprise and Zipcar to increase opportunities for everyone in the borough to travel by cleaner and greener modes. 

Using a car club means that you could: 

• save money - if you drive less than 6-8,000 miles per year, giving up your car and switching to a car club can save you on average £3,500 a year
• travel smart - fuel and insurance are included in the low hourly and daily rates, and you won’t have to organise car tax. Some car clubs are also set up so that you don’t need to pay the Congestion Charge
• never have to worry about parking - with designated parking bays available, they are a convenient option for all. Each car has its own dedicated bay where you will pick up and return your vehicle. They are placed in areas where they are easily accessible for residents and businesses
• reserve and go - just reserve online, unlock a car in your neighbourhood with your membership card, and drive. Using a car club is quick and easy. You can find, book, and unlock vehicles all via mobile apps. Car club vehicles can also be collected and returned 24/7 using a contactless payment card that you tap on the windscreen. Some providers also allow members to book by the minute, so you can use a car for as little as 30 minutes or as long as six months
• reduce your carbon footprint - each car club vehicle aims to remove 20 privately-owned vehicles from the road, meaning reduced emissions and fewer parked cars. You can also choose an electric vehicle to reduce your carbon footprint even further
• benefit from a variety of vehicle types - choose from a wide range of vehicles to suit your needs 

How does the car club work? 

At the moment, there is only one type of car club in Barking and Dagenham, Back to Base car clubs.

This type of car club offers vehicles which have dedicated on-street car club parking, so you are always guaranteed a space. These spaces are designated with the wording ‘Car Club Only’. You just return the vehicle to its original parking bay when you’ve finished. 

Back to Base car club bays are enforced by our civil enforcement officers. The location of the bays has been selected so as many people in the borough as possible can have access to a car club vehicle. 

How to join 

Both Enterprise and Zipcar Car Club operate in Barking and Dagenham and using the services is really easy. You just need to join, reserve and go. 

As a member, you will be able to book a car online ahead of time. You can find, book, and unlock vehicles all via mobile apps. Some providers also allow you to use a contactless payment card to unlock a vehicle. 

Residents and businesses can become members for as little as £59.50 a year. Free membership plans are also available for those not wanting to pay a monthly or annual fee. Congestion charge, tax, insurance, parking permits, servicing, and repairs are included (depending on which area your trip starts in), and all vehicles are ULEZ compliant. 

The cars are available 24 hours a day for use by the minute, hour, day, week, or month. 

Membership

Enterprise Car Club 

Email enquiries@enterprisecarclub.co.uk 

Phone 0113 394 3999 

Zipcar 

Email services@zipcar.co.uk 

Phone 0333 240 9000 

Car club bays in Barking and Dagenham 

We’re aiming to ensure that every resident and business has a car club bay within easy access. You can find car club cars parked on-street in their own designated bays. 

As part of the new roll out there are currently seven car club bays on street in Barking and Dagenham, operated by Zipcar and Enterprise Car Club. We have plans to introduce more as demand grows. 

For live and up-to-date location information on where Car Club vehicles are located in the borough, please visit the individual operators’ websites. 

Free membership

Barking and Dagenham Council is offering free memberships up to 12 months and £50 driving credits to the first 200 residents who signs up for any of the car club providers in the borough. To grab this offer, please watch this space, we will provide you with more information in the coming few weeks.  

For all queries related to car clubs in Barking and Dagenham and to know more about the above offers, email tdm@befirst.london