When you need one fast

Short-notice & urgent car hire

Get on the road fast

Car & van leasing on flexible terms, 1 to 48 months. Tap to start.

Any model in mind? (optional)

Can you get any make or model?

Listings show what we can look to source, not live stock. As an introducer we can’t guarantee a particular make, model, specification, term or start date will be available when you apply, and some vehicles are pre-order or reservation only. Nothing is reserved for you until a partner confirms it. If we can’t get the exact vehicle you’ve asked for, we’ll say so and find you the closest alternative we can.

Free, no obligation, and enquiring never affects your credit score.

Yes, when you need a vehicle fast, short-notice hire can often put you on the road within the week, subject to partner availability. It is ideal as a quick replacement when your car is written off, off the road, or your circumstances change suddenly. Getting a quote involves no credit check.

No credit check to get a quote
Flexible terms, 1 to 48 months
All credit welcome

Updated October 2026

Some vehicle needs are not planned: an accident, a breakdown that is not worth fixing, a job that starts on Monday. When the clock is ticking, short-term hire is far faster than arranging finance. There is no lengthy underwriting, just an affordability check and an available vehicle.

How quickly can I be driving?

It depends on the partner, their checks and what they have available. Because there is no drawn-out finance application, the limiting factor is usually just getting the right vehicle to you, so the more complete your application is, the sooner a partner can give you a real answer.

A bridge for as long as you need

Short-notice hire does not have to be a long commitment, take a vehicle while you sort out a longer-term plan, an insurance payout or a replacement, and hand it back when you are ready. Flexible terms mean the urgent option does not trap you afterwards.

Facts & figures

The bigger picture

~2m

Cars and vans now run on the UK leasing fleet, a record, as flexible and business demand surges.

Source: BVRLA Leasing Outlook, 2025

13.1m

UK adults, about 1 in 4, had low financial resilience in 2024 (low savings, struggling with bills, or already in difficulty).

Source: FCA Financial Lives 2024, 2024

42.9m

Full driving licences are held in Great Britain, yet millions can’t access traditional car finance because of thin or impaired credit.

Source: DVLA / GOV.UK, 2025

Common questions

How fast can I get a car?

It depends on the partner’s checks and what they have available. Tell us your timeline in the enquiry and we will match you to someone who can work to it.

Can I hire just as a short bridge?

Yes, flexible terms let you hire while you sort a longer-term plan and hand it back when you no longer need it.

Is there a credit check?

Not to get a quote. Any check is run later by the partner, with your permission.

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Takes about a minute. No credit check to get a quote, no obligation, and we tell you which partner we have matched you with.