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Dual Control Hire Cars

from only £18 per hour

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Learn to drive with dual control hire

It’s easy with our low-cost dual control cars. They come with two sets of controls, which allow an experienced driver to keep you safe while you learn. You can even use our vehicles for driving tests.

Why choose dual control hire?

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£300 off the price of a new car

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Price includes insurance and VAT

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Automatic models available

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Competitive rates

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Two for one

Two hours dual control car rental for the price of one.

*Terms and conditions apply. Must hold valid Young Scot or TOTUM card.

Only available Monday-Friday.

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The gift of driving

Give the learner driver in your life a passport to success with our dual control gift vouchers.

You can call or visit your local rental branch to order gift vouchers.

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Are you a driving instructor?

We also have competitive daily rates for driving instructors, meaning unexpected repairs or accidents won’t keep you off the road for long. Don’t disappoint your customers and keep yourself moving!

Find out about dual control hire for driving instructor test use.

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Dual Controls

Manual dual controls allow the instructor to take over when needed.

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High visibility livery ensures you’re safely seen on the road.

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L-plates

All our dual control cars have front and back learner plates.

Frequently asked questions about dual control car hire

How do I book a dual control car?

To book your car simply call our rental reservations department on 0141 237 1965 or book now.

How old do I have to be to hire a dual control car?

You must be 17 years old or over, possess a clean, current UK provisional licence and be accompanied at all times by a qualified driver, who is 23 years old or over. We charge £5 per hire for accompanying drivers aged 23-24. If you currently possess a full UK automatic driving licence, you will still be able to hire a manual dual control car with a provisional driving licence.

What if I already possess an automatic driving licence?

If you currently possess a full UK Automatic driving licence you are still able to hire a manual dual control car as a provisional driver.

What qualifies me as an accompanying driver?

An accompanying driver must be 23 years or over and hold a, current and valid UK or EU driving license for a minimum of 3 years. If the accompanying driver has points on their license, please check with branch prior to hiring, to ensure that the driver is eligible. The accompanying driver must be qualified to drive the type of vehicle being driven by the learner, i.e. they must have a manual licence if they are supervising the learner in a manual car.

What qualifies me as a learner driver?

You must be 17 years old or over, possess a clean, current UK provisional licence and be accompanied at all times by a qualified driver who is 23 years old or over. We charge £5 per hire for accompanying drivers aged 23-24. If you currently possess a full UK automatic driving licence, you will still be able to hire a manual dual control car with a provisional driving licence. If you currently hold a full manual UK licence, you can only be an accompanying driver and you are unable to rent these vehicles for driving practice.

What documentation do I need to bring with me to hire?
  • Both driving licences, the UK provisional for the learner and the EU or UK licence for the accompanying driver.
  • All UK drivers should also bring their access code from the DVLA, which you can acquire from the DVLA’s online Share Driving Licence system.
  • A valid credit or debit card to leave an imprint for any additional costs. The card must be physically shown and cannot be a digital/online only card.
  • Proof of address*
  • * We only require proof of address from the student driver on a dual control hire e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months. However, when a parent and child are hiring and the student is struggling to provide proof of address, we are happy to accept the proof of address from the parent instead.

Can I carry any passengers?

Additional passengers must not be carried at any time in our dual control cars.

Do you offer driving lessons?

No, you need to be accompanied by a friend or relative over the age of 23 who has held a full license for more than 3 years.

Can I use an Arnold Clark dual control car to sit my driving test?

Yes, you can use our dual control cars to sit your driving test. We recommend that you hire one of our dual control cars for at least one hour on a previous day to check licence details and to familiarise yourself with the vehicle. Please let us know that you require the car for your test at the time of booking with us.

Is VAT & insurance included?

Yes, VAT & insurance are both included in your dual control car rental. An excess will be charged for any vehicle damage, however, an optional excess waiver can be purchased (subject to qualification).

Can I hire if I have penalty points on my licence?

The provisional licence holder must have a clean licence with no points. For the accompanying full licence holder, certain endorsed licences may be accepted, please contact us for details.

Are there any mileage or fuel charges when hiring a dual control car?

No, the hourly price includes mileage and fuel.

How long can I hire a dual control car for?

The minimum period of rental is 1 hour and maximum is 4 hours.

What happens if I need to cancel my booking or change my booking?

We offer a full refund for all cancellations with 24 hours’ notice of cancellation. If you do not provide at least a 24 hours’ notice, we will be unable to offer any refund for money already paid.

If you need to move your booking to another day we can help with that, as long as we have 24 hours' notice. If less than 24 hours' notice we will be unable to refund money already paid.

Do you have automatic dual control cars?

Yes, you can hire an automatic dual control car from:

  • Aberdeen
  • Armadale
  • Ayr
  • Birtley (Newcastle South)
  • Cumbernauld
  • Dundee
  • East Kilbride
  • Edinburgh Seafield
  • Edinburgh Sighthill
  • Glasgow Kilbirnie Street
  • Glasgow South Street
  • Inverness
  • Kilmarnock
  • Leeds
  • Liverpool
  • Mount Vernon
  • Milton Keynes
  • Stirling
  • Paisley (Murray Street)
  • Stirling
  • Sheffield
  • Southampton
Will there be an extra internal rearview mirror for the examiner in the car for my driving test?

Yes. There will be an extra internal rearview mirror so the examiner is able to see the road behind.

Our dual control customers

Below are some pictures of our customers who have recently passed their test with our dual control cars.

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  • Passed learner 2
  • Passed learner 3
  • Passed learner 4
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