The flex to try before you buy

You must be at least 23 years old

Hold a full UK driver’s licence with at least 24 months of driving experience (5 years if you’re under 25 years old)

Be a permanent UK resident, having lived in the UK for the past 12 months

Have a good driving record

No more than 2 at-fault accident claims in the last 3 years

No more than 3 non-fault accident claims in the last 3 years

Less than 6 DVLA license points. Certain conviction codes are not allowed

No driving disqualifications during the past year

We offer new-model fully electric cars (EV) on flexible terms. All models are compliant with rideshare and on-demand delivery regulations in force, and come with a valid private hire vehicle licence as well as fully comprehensive insurance.

Check out our current PCO car offer

Your first payment can have up to three components:

1. Setup fee

You have to pay a one-time setup fee . This fee covers your car’s delivery, background checks, and processing of your application.

The setup fee is non-refundable, and it’s not a deposit.

2. Collection day fee

This is your weekly subscription fee for the days left of the first week, including the day you pick up the car.

For example, if you pick up the car on a Friday, we only charge you three days instead of a full weekly fee.

+1. First upfront weekly fee

At Splend, we consider your application even if you have bad credit. However, we can only do this by collecting your payments one week in advance – you’re always paying next week’s fee each time we charge your card.

If you collect your car on billing day (Thursday) or later into the week, we also charge you your first full week’s fee, in addition to the setup fee and the collection day fee.

Read more about our startup costs

In addition to the car subscription, the fee covers registration and other car-related paperwork, as well as your car’s regular maintenance costs:

PHV insurance cover

Servicing and replacement tyres and brakes for wear and tear

Road Tax, MOT, PHV licence

24/7 roadside assistance

Customer benefits

Yes, for Flexi Try we have a six-week minimum subscription period (4 weeks, with 2 weeks’ notice), after which you can return the car at no cost.

All cars come with all the documentation up-to-date, so they’re ready for Uber driving and other on-demand work.

As part of the weekly subscription fee, we cover all your scheduled- and warranty maintenance costs, including the replacement of the tyres and brakes to always keep you safe on the road.

However, it’s your responsibility to cover all repairs not under warranty, including but not limited to bodywork, glass, or tyre damage, and all other non-wear-and-tear items.

You should complete each scheduled maintenance in line with the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule, within 500 miles of being due – typically every 15,000 miles or 12 months if you drive an electric car.

We operate in accordance with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) Fair Wear and Tear Guide; wear and tear that’s reasonable given your car’s age/mileage.

If your car shows damage outside the fair wear and tear definitions, you must have them repaired at your own cost. Here are some common examples:

Bodywork damage

Large paint scratches (over 25mm)

Scuffed bumpers or wheel-arches

Dented roof or sills

Cracked plastic parts

Poor repair jobs

Damaged seats or interior trim

Damage to your wheels other than the normal tyre wear (low tread depth) such as curb rash or other marks, tyre punctures or sidewall damage are not included.

Sidewall damage means nicks, gouges, or slits in the vertical wall of the tyre – this renders the tyre unroadworthy and you should book an appointment to have it replaced at your cost. Here are some examples of typical sidewall damage:

The subscription agreement and the included insurance don’t cover any damage to the windscreen.

Smaller cracks or chips in Zone A, or any damage larger than 40mm elsewhere on the windscreen deem the car unroadworthy, so these need to be fixed immediately. If you find chips or cracks 5mm or larger, you should book a service appointment as soon as possible, as these might spread and cause greater damage.

The maintenance pack covers the cost of replacement tyres, brake pads and brake discs, limited to normal wear and tear.

You can get your car serviced at:

Kwik Fit - Driver's Local - servicing & MOT

Midnight Motors (open 24/7) - servicing & MOT

MN Motors - MOT

Splend customers enjoy 24/7 roadside assistance.

If your car breaks down, call 0333 016 4331, select option 3 and then request roadside assistance. They will ensure you’re back on the road as soon as possible.

We operate in accordance with the AFLA Fair Wear and Tear Guide. We accept wear and tear that is reasonable given your car’s age/mileage.

Your agreement includes a 1,000 km weekly driving allowance. Excess mileage above that costs 10¢ per km for additional operating and maintenance costs.

We charge your nominated debit or credit card every Thursday morning at 00:01 for the following week (Monday-Sunday).

If you can’t make a payment, please let your Customer Specialist know as soon as possible. We charge a £19 late payment fee for any failed payments.

Yes, you need to pay the full setup fee amount.

Splend’s Flexi subscription fee includes a government and insurance charge element that is outside of our control. If any of these change, we may need to increase or decrease your weekly fees by this amount.

Congestion Charges

We add the £15.50 Congestion Charge to your weekly invoice for each day you enter the Central London charging zone. You can avoid paying the Congestion Charge if you choose an electric car.

PCN notices

Since the car is registered to Splend, the local boroughs will issue any Penalty Charge Notices to us. We’ll then try to change the PCN into your name.

If the issuing borough accepts our nomination, it will be re-issued in your name for you to pay or challenge. If they reject the nomination, we’ll pay the fine to prevent the cost of the PCN increasing, and add it to your next invoice along with a £15 administration fee.

Tolls

Any charges for using toll roads, tunnels, and bridges such as the Dartford crossing are your responsibility to manage and pay. If you fail to pay any of these charges, you’ll likely get a PCN notice.

Excess mileage

If you want to drive over the weekly mileage allowance to increase your rideshare income, there’s a small 20p charge for every mile you travel over the 1000 miles included in your plan.

We charge excess mileage in arrears for the week before last, and add it to your weekly invoice.

In order to return your car, you must give two weeks’ notice – in writing – to your Customer Specialist.

If you return the car after the minimum subscription period, there is no return fee/charge.

We may need to charge a re-fuelling if you return the car with less fuel than you took it out on. Your Customer Specialist will remind you of the fuel level when you hand in your two-week notice.

A cleaning fee may also apply if the car requires further cleaning.

If you return the car with damage outside what is accepted in the BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear Guide, you must have the car repaired at your own cost.

If you need to return your car within the minimum period, we’ll charge you a £1,194 cancellation fee, minus the subscription fees you’ve already paid during the minimum subscription period.

For example, if you have three weeks left until the end of your minimum subscription period, we’ll charge you three times your weekly fee upon returning the car.