✓ Free delivery & collection, mainland Britain (Highlands aside)  •  1–18 month subscriptions  •  Maintenance, road tax & breakdown included
Flexible driving for real life

Short Term Car Leasing. The freedom to change.

Short term car leasing in the UK for cars & vans, from 1 to 18 months — no long-term contract. Sometimes called a car subscription. Maintenance, road tax, breakdown cover, delivery and collection are all included — you just add insurance and fuel. Delivery is free across mainland Britain, excluding the Highlands.

Most of what we do is business leasing — a new starter who needs a car before their company vehicle arrives, a contractor between placements, a firm that would rather not tie capital up in a depreciating asset for four years.

Prices are shown excluding VAT. Most of our customers are businesses that reclaim it, so that is the figure they plan against.

How long do you need a car?

Relocators, expats settling into the UK, businesses needing a short term car lease for a new starter, or a temporary car lease to bridge the gap between selling one car and buying the next.

Prices shown for:
Applies to all cars & vans below — switch to Personal to see prices with VAT included.
The fleet

Cars available on short term lease

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SEAT IBIZA HATCHBACK
In Stock
1 Month
SEAT
IBIZA HATCHBACK
1.0 TSI 115 FR Sport 5dr
£229.09 Per Month exc VAT
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MINI COUNTRYMAN HATCHBACK
In Stock
3 Month
MINI
COUNTRYMAN HATCHBACK
1.5 C Exclusive 5dr Auto
£295.62 Per Month exc VAT
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VOLVO XC60 ESTATE
In Stock
6 Month
VOLVO
XC60 ESTATE
2.0 B5P Plus Black Edition 5dr AWD Geartronic
£369.53 Per Month exc VAT
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MG MG3 HATCHBACK
In Stock
9 Month
MG
MG3 HATCHBACK
1.5 Hybrid Trophy 5dr Auto
£449.95 Per Month exc VAT
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BYD SEALION 5 ESTATE
In Stock
12 Month
BYD
SEALION 5 ESTATE
1.5 DM-i Comfort 5dr Auto
£479.95 Per Month exc VAT
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SKODA FABIA HATCHBACK
In Stock
18 Month
SKODA
FABIA HATCHBACK
1.0 TSI 116 SE Edition 5dr
£529.95 Per Month exc VAT
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Vans available on short term lease

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Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T30 SWB DIESEL
In Stock
1 Month
Volkswagen
TRANSPORTER T30 SWB DIESEL
2.0 TDI 150 Commerce Plus Van
£589.95 Per Month exc VAT
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Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T30 LWB DIESEL
In Stock
3 Month
Volkswagen
TRANSPORTER T30 LWB DIESEL
2.0 TDI 150 Commerce Plus Van DSG
£629.95 Per Month exc VAT
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Volkswagen CRAFTER CR35 LWB DIESEL FWD
In Stock
6 Month
Volkswagen
CRAFTER CR35 LWB DIESEL FWD
2.0 TDI 140PS Commerce Business High Roof Van
£699.95 Per Month exc VAT
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Volkswagen CRAFTER CR35 LWB DIESEL FWD
In Stock
9 Month
Volkswagen
CRAFTER CR35 LWB DIESEL FWD
2.0 TDI 140PS Commerce Business H/Roof Van Auto
£729.95 Per Month exc VAT
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Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T30 SWB DIESEL
In Stock
12 Month
Volkswagen
TRANSPORTER T30 SWB DIESEL
2.0 TDI 150 Commerce Plus Van
£589.95 Per Month exc VAT
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Volkswagen TRANSPORTER T30 LWB DIESEL
In Stock
1 Month
Volkswagen
TRANSPORTER T30 LWB DIESEL
2.0 TDI 150 Commerce Plus Van DSG
£629.95 Per Month exc VAT
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Why you can trust us

Drive Subscribe is the flexible car lease service from ACL Automotive Contracts — FCA regulated, BVRLA member, with over 20 years of experience in UK vehicle leasing.

FCA regulated
BVRLA member
20+ years in leasing
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How it works

A car at your door in three simple steps

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Apply online

Pick your vehicle and term, then complete our short online application.

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Quick approval

Our underwriters confirm you're eligible — backed by 20+ years in leasing.

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Delivered free, mainland Britain

Arrives cleaned and ready to drive, free across mainland Britain (Highlands aside). Extend or we collect it.

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All-inclusive

One predictable monthly price. No surprises.

Everything that makes ownership stressful is bundled in. You simply insure the car and keep it fuelled.

Just insure & fuel - we handle the rest
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Maintenance & servicing
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Road tax
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Breakdown cover
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Delivery & collection
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Manufacturer warranty
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Swap as needs change
Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

What's included in a short term car lease?

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Quite a lot. Every lease covers maintenance, servicing, road tax, breakdown cover, and free delivery and collection across mainland Britain, Highlands excepted. You add two things: insurance and fuel — and a call to us when the car says a service is due, so we can book it. One monthly price, plus VAT, no surprise bills — like a phone contract, for a car.

Who books the servicing on a short term car lease?

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We do, and we pay for it — but you tell us when it’s due. When the dashboard starts counting down to a service, ring us and we’ll book it at an approved service centre. We can’t see your mileage from here, and a missed service costs you the warranty.

Is insurance included in a Drive Subscribe short term car lease?

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No — and that's on purpose. A one-size policy would cost you more than sorting your own. You take out your own comprehensive cover, then cancel it when you hand the car back. We'll tell you exactly what you need before delivery.

What credit checks are involved in a short term car lease?

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A standard credit and identity check, the same as any lease or finance agreement. Our underwriters run it once you've applied and come back fast — usually the same day. We'll always tell you where you stand.

Can I extend or change car during a short term car lease?

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Yes — you can extend or change car during a short term lease. Need the car longer? Extend in a couple of clicks. Circumstances changed and you want something different? Talk to us — swapping is built into how a flexible car lease works.

What happens at the end of a short term car lease?

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Nothing you need to worry about. There's no long term contract — when your term's up we collect the car from your door, free. Want to keep going? Extend, or switch to a new vehicle. No handover fees, no end-of-contract surprises.

Do you deliver lease cars across mainland Britain?

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Yes — free delivery and collection across mainland Britain, Highlands excepted. Your car arrives 10–14 days after you order, cleaned and ready to drive. We take a little longer than a same-day hire because we deliver a car that's properly ready, to your door.

What mileage is included in a short term car lease?

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Every lease comes with a set monthly mileage allowance of 1,000 miles. Need more? Tell us up front and we'll build a higher allowance into your price — cheaper than paying excess later. We'll always show the limit before you order.

What is a short term car lease?

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A car lease that runs from 1 to 18 months instead of the usual 2–4 years. You get a car with maintenance, road tax and breakdown cover included, for one monthly price — without being tied into a long term contract. Ideal when life's in between: relocating, a new job, or waiting on your next car.

Can you lease a car short term?

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Yes — that's exactly what we do. Choose any term from 1 to 18 months, and extend if plans change. It's the flexibility of hire with the cost and quality of leasing: a proper car, delivered to your door, without the long commitment.

How do I lease a car short term?

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Browse the fleet, pick your car and term, and apply online — our underwriters usually confirm you're eligible the same day. We deliver free across mainland Britain, Highlands aside, within 10–14 days. See the whole process →

Is a short term car lease worth it?

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If you need a car for months rather than years, usually yes. It's far cheaper than long-term hire. You pay one price, plus VAT, with maintenance and tax covered.

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Ready to drive without the commitment?

Choose your vehicle, pick your term, and we'll deliver it to your door — anywhere on the British mainland outside the Highlands.

FCA regulated
BVRLA member
20+ years in leasing