# Community Car Clubs Co-Wheels Offers Widespread Auto Sharing in the United Kingdom By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-06-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowheels References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Commonwheels) & [co-wheels.org.uk](http://www.co-wheels.org.uk/) It seems as though the [sharing economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peertopeer-rental) relies on auto sharing particularly in order to drive the idea down to larger populations and Co-Wheels, a community car club available across the United Kingdom, is one example of that. "A simple hourly and mileage charge covers fuel, tax, maintenance and comprehensive insurance - so all you do is the driving," they write on their website. "Cars are parked in designated parking bays and can be booked in advance or last minute either on-line or over the phone." More and more, with the emergence of the established [collaborative consumption movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp), it's seeming like owning a care just isn't the way to go. But when other actors like government and auto industries catch on? **Contact Information** Co-Wheels [website](http://www.co-wheels.org.uk/) Co-Wheels on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Commonwheels) Co-Wheels on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Cowheels) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Auto Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects car owners with individuals in need of temporary transportation, reducing the need for car ownership. - **Collaborative Consumption:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online marketplace for sharing various goods and services, promoting resource efficiency and sustainability. - **Shared Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a comprehensive shared mobility solution that integrates various transportation modes (e.g., car-sharing, bike-sharing, public transit) for convenient and efficient urban mobility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the transportation industry by offering flexible car-sharing options that cater to the needs of urban dwellers and reduce reliance on car ownership. - **Insurance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized insurance products tailored for the sharing economy, providing coverage for shared assets and promoting trust among users. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced digital platforms and applications that enhance the user experience and facilitate seamless interactions in the sharing economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md) - [Electric Car-Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-carsharing-program.md) - [Building-Specific Charging Cooperatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-cooperative.md) - [Community Borrowing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-borrowing-apps.md) - [Neighborhood Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-car-cru.md) - [Car Rental Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turo-and-hopper.md) - [Electric Ride-Share Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-hertz.md) - [Social-First Car Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reddit-car-share.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp.md)