What is included in a car subscription – and what you should always ask
on 17.01.2026
Car subscription
Contract
Tips
Start here for the overall process: simpcar car subscription.
Typical inclusions (often included)
- Insurance (at least liability, often comprehensive)
- Service and maintenance (scheduled service, defined wear items)
- Tires (summer/winter), sometimes storage
- Taxes/registration (depending on setup)
- Roadside assistance
Typical exclusions (often not included)
- fuel/charging
- parking, tolls, fines
- cleaning (especially at return)
- extras and accessories
- mileage overages and abnormal wear
12 questions to ask before signing
- What insurance coverage and deductible apply?
- How are common cases handled (glass, parking damage, wheels)?
- Which wear items are covered and which are excluded?
- Do I have to use partner garages?
- Are both tire sets included and is storage included?
- What mileage packages exist and what is the overage price?
- What are the cancellation rules and deadlines?
- Delivery/hand-over: costs and protocol?
- Replacement car: included or not?
- Is driving abroad allowed?
- Who may drive the car (age/license rules)?
- Return rules: what counts as normal wear?
