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Flexible, all-inclusive car subscription

Forget financing, balloon payments, interest, depreciation, insurance, rego and all the variable maintenance and servicing costs.

For a fixed weekly payment, we take care of all that for you^.

^ Excludes tolls, fuel and infringements. Terms and conditions apply.
Car subscriptions

What is a car subscription?

A car subscription service is an affordable alternative to buying, financing or leasing a car.

Rather than paying a lump sum to own outright or using finance to access a depreciating asset, we take all the key costs of owning and running a car, and roll it up into a simple, convenient weekly subscription^.

The car is yours for as long you are subscribed to it. You can stop or swap with just two weeks’ notice.

^ Excludes tolls, fuel and infringements. Terms and conditions apply.
What is a car subscription

A flexible alternative to car leasing

Car leases can be an affordable way for businesses and their employees to access vehicles, but they aren’t the most flexible.

Car subscription vs buying outright

Car ownership is a dream of many Australians, however it’s not the only way to enjoy the freedom of your own personal vehicle.

Hidden costs of buying a car

It’s a mistake even seasoned car buyers make – they spot a great deal at the showroom or online and rush to snap it up.

What's included in a carbar subscription?

  • Govt fees and charges
  • Mechanical faults
  • Worn tyres and batteries*
  • Routine servicing and maintenance
  • Vehicle registration
  • 24/7 Roadside Assistance Australia-wide
  • Comprehensive insurance
* Subject to fair wear and tear, taking into account the car's age and mileage and covering overall condition. Terms and conditions apply.

What are the benefits of car subscription?

After property, a car may be the second most expensive purchase a person will ever make. However, unlike property, which has historically gone up in value in Australia, cars usually depreciate and add significant costs for you every day.
What is the benefits of subscribing

Hassle-free convenience

We’ll take care of all the admin and risks associated with car ownership so you can focus more on the things that matter to you.

Complete peace of mind

We've got you covered with 24/7 roadside assistance which is included as part of your subscription fee. We will ensure we keep you mobile so there's no need to stress.

Flexibility to stop or swap

A car should give you the ultimate freedom, not burden you with bills and debt. Take the hassle, stress and uncertainty out of owning a car.

How does a car subscription service work?

With carbar, it’s easy. Simply shop and subscribe to your next car all online. There’s no commitment. Cancel anytime with two weeks notice.

01.

Create an account for free

Once you’re set-up, you can create a wishlist and subscribe at any time.

02.

Shop and subscribe, all online

New cars are added every day. Simply pay the upfront fee to submit your order.
Pick up your car

03.

Pick it up at your local carbar office

You can schedule a convenient time to collect the vehicle from our offices in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne.

04.

Stop or swap anytime

Just give us 2 weeks notice to swap or stop your subscription.
Take the hassle, stress and uncertainty out of having a car.
^ In certain circumstances we may need to swap your car (e.g. if there is a maintenance or other issue) – in which case we will, subject to availability, try to replace the car with an equivalent car. Terms and conditions apply.
Price match guarantee

Price match guarantee

Find a lower price? We'll match it! Shop with confidence–we've got you covered!

If you find an identical vehicle at a better price from a direct competitor, we'll match it.

  • Must be the same make, model, variant, and year.
  • Have not held a carbar subscription in the 12 months preceding your customer application.
  • Excludes clearance sales or inventory reductions due to stock liquidation.

How to claim the price match guarantee:

Step 1:
Email us at subscriptions@carbar.com.au before your car subscription application is approved.
Step 2:
Provide evidence of the competitor's lower subscription fee (including GST and delivery charges) for the same vehicle make, model, grade/variant, and year.
Step 3:
Submit supporting documents such as timestamped screenshots or relevant links to the competitor's website.
Step 4:
We will confirm in writing whether your price match guarantee claim has been successfully applied to your selected vehicle.
Why sell your car to carbar

Why sell your car to carbar?

Total convenience
Selling a car is a hassle. Answering countless phone calls, waiting for people who don't show up, and inviting strangers to your home. We can save you the stress and the risk of a private sale.
Competitive offers
Get the best offers possible for your vehicle, determined by its fair market value, ensuring you receive the highest value for your car. See criteria here.
Drop it off or we'll pick it up
Payments are made in advance of, or on scheduled collection or drop off.
Sell your car

A simple way to sell your car

For a safe and hassle-free car selling experience, sell your car to us and receive a competitive trade-in price.

  • Get an instant valuation online for free^
  • If you’re happy with it, we’ll organise an inspection
  • Get paid in advance
^ Valid for seven (7) days and is an invitation to treaty only, based on information provided by you and our assumptions. The instant valuation is not an offer to purchase by us. Terms and conditions apply.
Check if you are eligible

How do I know if I’m eligible for a carbar car subscription?

All drivers must be over 21 years old and hold a P2 or higher Driver Licence.

To be approved for a car subscription, we ask for the following standard documents to run an affordability and ID check. Please note this is not a credit check and will not show on your credit rating.

  • Australian Driver Licence or International Driver Licence
  • Australian Medicare card or Australian Passport or International Passport
  • Evidence of residential address
  • Last 3 months banks statements showing proof of income
  • Completed driver declaration
  • Valid credit card to pay the upfront fee

A flexible, tax effective way to salary package your car!

Enjoy all the convenience and potential tax savings that come with traditional salary packaging with the simplicity and flexibility of a car subscription.

Salary packaging
Start Subscription

Start your subscription journey here

It takes a few seconds and costs nothing to join.

Compare cars, find out more and have the option to start a flexible car subscription.

By clicking "Join now for free", you acknowledge that you have read and agree to carbar’s terms & conditions and privacy policy.

Frequently asked questions

on car subscription

Depending on your circumstance, buying a car outright may be the cheaper option if you are looking at long-term ownership. However, this requires a lump sum payment and when owning the car, you carry all the costs and risks of any maintenance or mechanical issues. These can add up and can become very expensive, especially on used cars.

The weekly subscription aims to cover all the key costs of owning, maintaining and running a car such as depreciation, interest, registration, insurance, routine maintenance, roadside assist, mechanic faults, faulty and worn tyres and batteries. The subscription cost excludes tolls, fuel and infringements.

Car subscription services are more flexible than a lease or car financing and can be a more affordable way to access a car if you cannot afford to buy it outright today.

Car subscription services also remove the risks of buying a lemon. The risks of maintenance and mechanical faults are spread across a fleet of cars vs an individual.

A car subscription is a flexible alternative to a traditional lease.

Most people finance or lease a car for a period of time, often between 3 - 7 years. With subscription, there is no term or contract, you can stop or swap your car with just 2 weeks notice.

Financing or leasing a car may also just cover the cost of the car. With subscription, customers pay a fixed recurring payment for all key costs, excluding fuel, tolls and fines.

With subscription there are no hidden or exit fees. The total minimum costs includes the upfront fee and the initial first four week payment.

At any time, you can buy, or finance your subscription car.

Since we started offering a subscription service, we have observed a trend of customers subscribing to cars, loving them and often asking to purchase the car.

Subscribers can simply request a price to purchase their subscription car and we’ll help compare the costs of financing without any impact on their credit rating. This way, you can easily weigh up the costs of a subscription versus buying a car using finance.

We’re always adding new cars to our fleet. Browse the latest selection of cars here.

You definitely can.

Besides our highly recommended car subscription services, there is also the option to finance or buy a used car.

We have a wide range of quality used cars available to buy or apply for finance entirely online.

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