If you’ve got a car, van, classic ride or even a kitted-out party bus you’re hiring out, chances are you’ve looked into where to list it online. You may have seen big car booking platforms promising you the world and then taking a big chunk of it in commission.
But wait! Not all listing options are created equal. Enter: the humble directory (that’s us 👋), where you keep your profits and your sanity.
Let’s break down the difference, no jargon, no fluff, just the facts (and maybe a little sass).
Booking Platforms: Slick, But at a Price
Booking platforms act as a middleman. They handle bookings, payments, sometimes insurance… and they make sure they take their cut.
❌ What that really means for you:
- 20%–30% commission (sometimes more!) taken from every single booking.
- Customer – Not until the customer has paid the booking site.
- They hold your money — the platform gets paid upfront and often keeps the funds in their account, earning interest, until the job is done. Meanwhile, you wait.
- They check your licenses and insurance — sounds good, but it means extra hoops to jump through and delays before you get booked.
- Monthly fees and commission? Yep, some do both. Ouch.
Sure, it’s convenient, but that convenience comes with a pretty steep price tag — especially if you’re a small operator or just getting started.
Directories: Keep It Simple, Keep Your Profits
Now let’s talk about directories (like ours 😎). We keep things easy: you list your vehicle, customers find you, and you take it from there.
Why directories just make sense:
- No commission: You keep 100% of your booking income. All of it. Every time.
- Direct contact: Customers reach out to you directly. No gatekeeping.
- You stay in control: Your terms, your prices, your way.
- We don’t check your licenses or insurance: That’s your responsibility, no gatekeepers here.
- Costs less than your weekly pint: Yep, seriously. For the price of a beer, you could be seen by customers looking to hire.
So What’s the Catch?
Honestly? There isn’t one. We’re not middlemen we’re matchmakers. We connect people looking for cool cars, vans, and unique rides with the people who have them (that’s you).
You don’t need to share your profits, jump through hoops, or surrender control. Just list your vehicle, get seen, and get booked. It’s that simple.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Pay to Give Your Money Away
If you’re happy giving away 20% of your earnings every time someone books you! cool, you do you.
But if you’d rather:
- Keep more of what you earn
- Talk directly to your customers
- Get paid on your terms, not wait for someone else’s payout schedule
- Pay less than your weekly pub round to advertise
- And actually grow your business on your terms…
Then a directory like ours might just be your new best friend.
Ready to get listed for less than the cost of chips and a pint?
The smarter way to be seen , no commissions, no funny business, just bookings.