Co Wheels Car Club Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Evaluating 76 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated support staff for being exceptionally helpful, polite, and quick to resolve account queries or vehicle problems. Consumers also find the overall car rental process wonderfully simple and appreciate the round-the-clock assistance available whenever they need guidance on the road. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional vehicle faults, unexpected mechanical breakdowns, and lengthy roadside delays during their journeys. A few other people also felt that customer support could sometimes be dismissive, unhelpful, or lacking transparency when handling formal complaints, credit checks, and difficult situations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I unfortunately do not remember the agent's name, however, she was extremely supportive and thorough with my request to change my login email address. She made the whole process seamless...honestly, m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been with CoWheels for many years. Excellent organisation and top-notch customer service. Always able to get through promptly to a real person when needed. They couldn't be more helpful and pers... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I signed up for Co Wheels the day before my girlfriend’s birthday and ran into an issue with my verification. With plans already made, I was worried we’d have to cancel and that her birthday morn... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but praise for this company and particularly the excellent customer service it provides. The cars are always clean and in good condition. I've used them for a couple of years and find it a co... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Club
  2. Car rental company
  3. Car rental service
  4. Car Sharing Location

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Co Wheels is an innovative social enterprise offering ‘pay-as-you-go ’ car hire with cars parked in convenient locations close to where people live and work. Members can make use of car club vehicles as and when they need them, without any of the costs of private car ownership. We have more than 600 vehicles - cars, estates, seven seaters and vans - in over 50 locations across the UK from the Scottish islands down to the south coast, including Glasgow, Dundee, Newcastle, Birmingham, Salford, Oxford and Bristol. You can rent by the hour or day, sign up online and then you can book vehicles on our website or via our smartphone App from just £5.50 an hour.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have never dealt with a nicer…

I have never dealt with a nicer company? Like ever! Every single one of these guys are great. They are super polite, knowledgeable, and helpful. I've never called / emailed and not had my query dealt with straight away.

When you use a car club company obviously things can go wrong, eg breakdowns, accidents when you're somewhere remote - its a great reassurance to know that a well managed and competent team is looking after you. Thanks again Co Wheels :)

1 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent simple way to hire a car

Excellent simple way to hire a car. Car was great, almost brand new, and the car I booked was conveniently parked 10 mins away from my location to pickup. Used it for two separate weekend breaks away without any issue. Customer service also always available and excellent to help with any queries.

1 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall pretty good

Co-wheels turned out to be a great car share service for me to use when I had no other access to another vehicle.

Our experience began with some teething problems, collecting an electric car that had no charge whatsoever, which led to my infant daughter and I missing the beginning of a Nick Cope theatre performance that we booked the car for. This was unforgiveable as it completely ruined our morning, we missed the start of the show so the rest of it made no sense although we still loved seeing the performance, it was very embarrassing to be late and a little soul destroying. I also had to navigate using a fast charger having never used an electric vehicle before, I was charged three times in error by the fast charging post, however I was refunded for the fast charge by co wheels.

I had a few problems gaining access with the app and card and had to ring up to get help from the team to remotely lock and unlock the car, which was done fairly quickly however we had to wait in the rain to get through to the team on the phone.

Fast forward to another booking, I received a phone call to say the vehicle I had booked had not been returned! Thank goodness there was another one nearby (not fully charged again though!). Although I appreciate this was not the fault of co-wheels , I do hope that they do more to prevent people leaving vehicles with zero charge or not returning vehicles at all!

We booked another hybrid vehicle in another area for a bigger trip, which was much easier to deal with, although it was much smaller than the electric MG, it was fit for purpose. I was actually 10mins late returning this vehicle due to having to stop for my daughter and I to use the services. The team at co wheels were understanding and helpful when I notified them of the late arrival.

I began to really enjoy using the car share and appreciate the service. Every human that I spoke with was kind, patient and efficient. I once made an accidental booking somehow and didn't receive any notification about it the day before so was charged for an accidental booking, but the team helped me out as it was an obvious mistake. It would be helpful for co-wheels to send out a reminder email and text about a booking the day or few days before.

I will definitely use the car share service again in the future if I need to.

***I was once sent an email to ask if I had removed some random part from the vehicle! This actually made me quite sick with worry as I felt like I had been framed for a crime of some sort 🙃 I understand that they have a policy but it was such a random thing that they asked had I removed, I'm a small woman with a toddler and I did all the necessary checks that I needed to do before and after use. I advise that you video your collection and drop off checks and send to co-wheels if you're a worrier like me 😆

1 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service, no apologising for supplying us with a sub-standard car, that wasn't fit for purpose over the Christmas period. Turned what is normally a easy trip into a cold, nightmare - having to make frequent stops to try and charge up the car for a 50 mile journey which ended up taking nearly 5 hours! They still have not fully refunded me, and have not apologised. I would avoid using this company at all costs.

27 January 2026
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

We’re sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your booking experience over Christmas.

I have looked into this and can see that a full refund was issued for the trip charges, and you were only charged for the 212 miles driven in line with our policy. We also applied £20 driving credit to your account as an apology for the inconvenience caused.
Following your booking, the vehicle was checked and no further issues were reported by subsequent members.

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry that this journey did not meet your expectations.

-Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer service

I have used Co Wheels for 4-5 years. There can be issues with the cars, but that is to be expected given the large network of them in my city. What makes Co Wheels great is that you can quickly navigate or solve any issues you come up against by talking to their extremely helpful staff. Their out of office hours service is extremely welcome.

12 February 2026
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, Alex. We are so pleased that our team has continued to meet your expectations over the years.

- Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response.

Having to contact co wheel to have a license check,the service was very good and dealt with quick and Zoe was very helpful and very efficient .
Thanks.

8 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

Thank you for leaving us a 5* review. We're pleased we were able to get you back on the road with us so quickly.

-Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I have been a member for over three years. The team are excellent and are always able to answer my questions. The service is excellent, a great way to run errands without the cost of running a while car.

30 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company, great cars, great customer service.

I have been a Co-Wheels member for several years, and have used their cars mainly in Lewes, but also in Tunbridge Wells. On the odd occasion when a car has not been clean, I have contacted the customer service team who have been speedily responsive. When I had an issue with the app unlocking - which was actually to do with my incompetence, the customer service team again were fabulous and quickly sorted it. This is a great company, offering a useful service at a good price.

3 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completely lied and banned me forever.

I am a disabled user of Co-Wheels, apparently they're accusing me of leaving a window down and they think that's a perfectly acceptable excuse to ban me for life, they have been horrible and predatory, just disgusting genuinely.

NA73 XLC - 22/10/2025

Shame, because it's actually a really great service and I had no issues previously, just really amazing.

22 October 2025
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

Hi Sasha,

The account closure was due to multiple breaches of our terms and condition - full evidence provided via email.

Based on this, we will not be reopening your account.

-Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff, polite and willing to help

Always helpful staff, quick responses, polite customer service. If there is a problem, like the other night someone before me left the vehicle unlocked and something on which left the battery flat, they very quickly sorted another car for me and dealt with it quickly.

24 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Car Club You Need

I have been a member of Co Wheels and am amazed at the ease of booking a car only when needed. Been using the service for over a year and it has been remarkable. Highly recommend the service.

19 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Annual license recheck process bit slow...

Went to book a car yesterday and asked to do an annual license recheck. Logged on to DVLA to get a share code and emailed this to Co-Wheels. Received a reply late last night around 1am (I believe there is a night time team who deal with emails) to say share code not working. Got another share code today and have emailed - also phoned but told need to wait for the night team to respond tonight. Bit annoying as trying to book a car for tomorrow. Otherwise, really handy service to book a car, prior to this license recheck process.

15 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

Hi Louise,

We are so sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations on this occasion. I have looked into this and can see you were approved a few hours after sending the second share code. If we can help you with anything further, please do reach out to the team.

- Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but praise for this company…

Nothing but praise for this company and particularly the excellent customer service it provides. The cars are always clean and in good condition. I've used them for a couple of years and find it a convenient and cost effective alternative to owning a car in an inner city area. Staff are responsive, clear and friendly, never minding answering simple questions and available 24/7. Thank you!

16 December 2025
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review, Allison.

- Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a problem updating my card…

I had a problem updating my card payment details. Bobbie was kind, patient and professional and sorted it out in minutes

15 December 2025
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

We are so happy that Bobbie was able to help you get back on the road.

- Rebecca

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Breakdown - Drive it back, no chance

I’ve been using Co Wheels for over a couple months now and have had a pleasant experience up until recently.

The car I hired had engine issues throughout the day, which were initially resolved via a call to the help team. Later that evening, another breakdown occurred, and I had to wait three hours at the roadside for recovery to the local Kwik Fit. I was told the issue would be dealt with from there.

Two days later, I received a phone call asking me to drive the vehicle back to its parking bay. I explained that I was not in the city and therefore would not be able to do that, and probably wouldn't have said yes either way.

This was not the level of customer service I expected, especially as I was told, “That’s what I hoped you wouldn’t say,” on the phone call. The vehicle breaking down is not my fault, and it had already caused significant issues throughout the day. Given that I was provided with a car that wasn't fit for purpose and never got to my destination with no refund in sight, I would encourage you to review it to ensure a better service experience for your customers.

4 December 2025
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

Hi Rosa,

We are so sorry to hear that you had a negative experience following your last booking. Our customer experience lead will be in touch to apologise and add £10 driving credit to your account for the inconvenience, and has refunded your booking. If we can do anything else to put this right, please let us know.

- Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful team

Quick, prompt responses to queries and always helpful when needing assistance. Very polite and efficient team

2 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

Thank you for such a lovely review, Rosie.

- Rebecca

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unsafe cars, dirty interiors, and incredibly condescending support

I have cancelled my membership today after a series of poor experiences and a shocking interaction with their customer support.

While the concept of the club is great, the execution is falling apart. Over my last three bookings, I have consistently received cars that were filthy (muddy interiors, trash left behind) and heavily damaged (large dents).

However, the reason I am leaving is the attitude of the support team.

I reported a serious issue with a vehicle (NJ74 ZKX) where the rotary gear selector was physically jammed with sticky residue, making it difficult to turn the dial to Drive or Reverse. This was a mechanical obstruction and a genuine safety hazard during manoeuvres.

When I raised this pattern of poor maintenance, the "Senior Team" offered a pitiful £10 credit. Worse, when I explained the safety implication of a sticking gear dial, the agent (Rachel) condescendingly replied:

"Also this vehicle is an automatic so it wouldn't switch gears, it would just be drive/reverse/park."
I am fully aware of how an automatic car works. To be patronised when reporting that the control dial was physically stuck due to lack of cleaning is unacceptable.

Co-wheels expects you to pay premium prices to act as their unpaid fleet inspector, drive dirty cars, and then get spoken down to when you report legitimate safety concerns. Avoid.

29 November 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Co Wheels Car Club

We are so sorry you had a bad experience during your last hire with us. I have looked into this with our customer service team and can see that you didn't report the previous issues to us.

As per our terms of hire, it is essential that all our members are respectful and leave cars clean and tidy at the end of hire and report any issues to our team immediately. This allows us to give warnings to offending members and get any issues sorted asap.

Since you didn't report these at the time, we cannot do anything to put those journeys right; however, we did issue you £10 driving credit as a gesture of goodwill for your most recent booking as well as ensuring the car was cleaned as soon as possible.

Once again, we are sorry we didn't meet your expectations this time. Our cars are a community resource, and our members must help us keep the cars clean to avoid issues like this.

-Rebecca

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