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Rent to Buy cars for private hire drivers in the North

Rent to Buy cars for private hire drivers in the North

Join the North of England’s biggest and fastest-growing private hire driver community and take the road towards owning your car with Rent to Buy.

 

Choose from a wide range of new and used electric and hybrid cars, Uber-approved and available with insurance included in one simple weekly package.

 

With no credit checks, getting started is simple.

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Local support for private hire drivers in the North

Whether you’re a private hire driver in Manchester, Wolverhampton, Sefton, or elsewhere in the North, our dedicated team at our Manchester hub is here to help you find the right car and support you throughout your Rent to Buy journey.

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Local support for private hire drivers in the North

Why PHV drivers choose Otto Car

No credit checks

Everyone’s invited - we believe every private hire driver deserves a fair start and the opportunity to get on the road and earning, no matter your credit history.

All-in-one cover

Enjoy complete peace of mind with insurance, roadside assistance, MOTs, PHV licensing, road tax, HD dashcam, 12-month used EV battery warranty, and more.

Extra holiday payment breaks

Get up to 8 weeks of holiday payment breaks per year - perfect for a well-earned rest while staying on track to own your car.

Local team of experts

Expert support from a team that understands private hire driving, from PHV licensing with local councils to help with PCNs and servicing.

Find your perfect private hire vehicle

Find your perfect private hire vehicle

Explore a selection of electric and hybrid cars available across the North, with Rent to Buy cars from £199 per week* and agreements starting from 2.5 years.

 

Your weekly payment covers the car and an all-in-one package, including insurance, so everything you need is bundled together.

 

Found your car? Reserve it online for just £99, which comes off your down payment.

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Why PHV drivers choose Rent to Buy

Work towards owning your private hire car

Build your weekly payments towards a car that will be yours once you successfully complete your agreement. With an affordable down payment and no balloon payment at the end, it’s simple to get started and work towards ownership.

Get more for your money

You don’t have to settle for an older car to keep your weekly payments affordable. Our Rent to Buy plan gives you access to newer private hire cars, while putting your payments towards a car you’ll be proud to own at the end of your contract.

Budgets & contracts that suit you

With Rent to Buy agreements from 2 to 5 years, you can choose a car that suits your budget, ownership goals and how soon you want to own it.

Keep your work & personal car separate

Private hire driving puts different demands on your car. Keep your personal car for life outside work and choose a dedicated work car that’s ready for the miles, passengers and everyday demands of private hire driving.

Supporting PHV drivers in the North of England

Supporting PHV drivers in the North of England

With strong relationships with local councils and licensing authorities, our team helps you navigate PHV requirements in your area and get your car ready for work.

 

We currently support drivers licensed by:

  • Manchester

  • Wolverhampton

  • Newcastle

  • Sefton

  • Knowsley

  • Blackpool

  • Oldham

  • Sunderland

  • North Yorkshire

  • Cheshire West & Chester (Chesterfield)

  • Bradford

  • Barnsley

  • Wirral

  • Wigan

 

Don’t see your area listed? We work with more councils than those shown here, so get in touch with our team to find out if we can support you.

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Our team is here to help

Visit our hub (by appointment only)

We’re based in Manchester, supporting private hire drivers across the whole of the North of England.

 

Address for your satnav: City View House, 5 Union St, Manchester, M12 4JD

 

Parking: Limited free parking available on-site.

 

To book an appointment, simply enquire and our Midlands team will arrange a time that works for you to visit us in hub.

Call or email us

Got questions about eligibility or the Rent to Buy process? Get in touch with our team in Manchester by:

 

Phone: 01618201113

 

Emails: regional@ottocar.co.uk
 

Opening times: 9:30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)

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Enquire now

Found a car you’re interested in and want to know more? The quickest way to get in touch is to enquire directly through the car’s page.

 

A member of our team will call you back to answer your questions, talk you through the car and help you take the next step with Rent to Buy.

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Check your eligibility

Eligibility requirements

When applying for our Rent to Buy plan, we’ll assess your driver profile, including your age, private hire driving experience, trips completed, penalty points and any fault accidents.

 

Eligibility can also vary depending on the vehicle you choose, such as a standard or premium model. We also have specific regional eligibility requirements depending on where you’re licensed to drive in the UK.

 

Please review the criteria carefully before enquiring or reserving a car. If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements, we won’t be able to approve your application.

 

For full eligibility requirements for a specific vehicle, please check the individual car details page.

Standard vehicles

  • Age: Minimum age of 27 years old (maximum 65 years old).

  • Experience: Minimum of 3 months of recent private hire driving experience or at least 500 completed trips.

  • Driving licence: Must have a UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years, with a maximum of 6 penalty points.

  • Insurance: Must have a maximum of 2 fault accidents in the last 3 years (no claims history may be required).

  • Convictions: No major driving offences (this is reviewed as part of your application).

  • Private hire driver licence: Must already hold a valid private hire driver licence and be registered with at least one licensed council in your region.

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Premium vehicles

  • Age: Minimum age of 30 years old (maximum 65 years old).

  • Experience: Minimum of 1,000 completed trips.

  • Driving licence: Must have a UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years, with a maximum of 3 penalty points.

  • Insurance: No fault accidents in the last 12 months (no claims history may be required).

  • Convictions: No major driving offences (this is reviewed as part of your application).

  • Private hire driver licence: Must already hold a valid private hire driver licence and be registered with at least one licensed council in your region.

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Hear from drivers like you

Hear from drivers like you

"My experience with Otto Car was outstanding from the start! Being nervous about getting a new settle car after having been out the game for a year, they instantly put all my concerns at ease. Professional service and prompt replies - I couldn’t have asked for more. To add icing on the cake [the team] from Manchester helped ease me through the process even though I had a few obstacles to overcome! I would happily recommend Otto Car to any other drivers - good job guys, so glad I found you!"

 

- Terry, Rent to Buy driver in the North of England