FAQs

• If I have a friend or associate who wants to join P1, is there an incentive to introduce new members?
  | Yes, as a thank you, P1 offers a number of bonus points and miles to the referred new member and the existing member who has made the referral.
• Does P1 offer corporate memberships?
  | Yes, P1 offers bespoke corporate memberships designed to meet the requirements of the individual company. Such packages suit three or more members and allow for the pooling of points and miles which can be distributed at the company’s discretion. Some of our existing corporate memberships are successfully used to reward employees and/or loyal clients
• Aside from the membership fee and joining fee, are there any other costs associated with P1 membership?
  | Additional costs to the member include fuel, any delivery charges, congestion charges, speeding fines, parking tickets and any repair costs due to damage or loss of vehicle. If a member has a Collision Damage Waiver they may choose to use this in lieu of any charges payable.
• When I renew my membership, what happens to my unused points or miles from my previous year?
  | Members may carry over 50% of any unused points or miles into their next membership period. Wildcards are not carried over.
• What happens if I use all my points or mileage allowance before the end of my membership year?
  | If a member uses all their allocated points or miles before the end of their membership period, they are welcome to renew early, therefore receiving a new allocation at the time they require.
• Is it possible to take P1 Club cars overseas?
  | Yes, our members are welcome to drive a Club car into Europe at no additional cost. However, we do ask our members to give us prior notice so that we can prepare the relevant documentation and carry out specific mechanical checks for a high mileage journey.
• Can I use P1 cars on track days or races?
  | No, P1 cars are not allowed on a race track, race circuit, deregulated toll roads or used in any way for speed testing. P1 reserves the right to terminate a membership if any Club member or life partner is in breach of this rule.
• Can my life partner drive the cars too?
  | Yes, a member’s life partner may be included in the membership subject to successfully completing our three-quarter day driver training course at Mercedes-Benz World Centre at Brooklands. Only one partner may be nominated per member in any one membership period.
• What are the Club day timings?
  | The Club week day runs from 12.00pm to 10.00am the following day, and the Club weekend runs from Friday at 12.00pm to the Monday at 10.00am. Weekends represent three days of points. These times may be flexible dependant upon the individual member’s specific requirements.
• What is a Wildcard?
  | A Wildcard is what you use to make a booking if it is more than 30 days in the future. Wildcards ensure you get the car you want when you want it. Monaco members receive seven Wildcards and Silverstone members receive four. Each Wildcard is valid for one car for a maximum of one week.
• How long can a car booking be for?
  | A P1 member can book a car for one day or for a maximum of two weeks.
• How do I make a car booking?
  | Members may call the office or email our Club Secretary to make a booking.
• What is the Collision Damage Waiver?
  | P1 is the only car club in the UK to offer a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). This is an optional extra designed to waive the insurance excess in the event of an incident. Each CDW is valid for one use and lasts for twelve months. If used, a member may take out another CDW at P1’s discretion, dependant upon the conditions of the incident.
• Do I have to be an advanced driver?
  | Not necessarily but if you have not had prior experience in performance cars we advise you build up through the groups to get used to these types of cars. All new P1 members have to successfully complete a three-quarter day driver training course at Mercedes-Benz World Centre at Brooklands. All members need to hold a full UK driving licence (non UK licenses may be acceptable subject to some additional checks - please contact us for details).
• Are there any age restrictions for membership applications?
  | P1’s minimum age for a membership application is 25.
• Can P1 deliver and collect the cars?
  | Yes, P1 can deliver to, or collect from any location in the UK for a nominal cost. Additionally, P1 offers free delivery and collection within the main central London postcodes.
• What are the payment options?
  | Members can either pay in full or by instalments, please see the section on membership. Prospective members may place a deposit of £2,450 to secure their membership place for the future.