Membership
Membership puts you among people who are here for the driving. The networking just happens along the way. Regular meet-ups, longer tours, track days and static meets: plenty of reasons to use your car properly. Every member has been through the same review you’re about to go through.
"Drive Collective has always been about the people you share the road with, the stories afterwards, and the friendships that carry on long after the engines are off."
Ganan, Founder
What you get
Once you're in, you've got access to tours, regular local drives, and a WhatsApp group that's more useful than any brochure. It's built to stay small enough to still feel like something.
Tours
Our furthest-reaching drives: small groups on multi-day routes across the best roads in the UK and Europe, with great hotels and better food along the way. Days that turn into stories, and memories that last long after the drive.
Local drives & events
Closer to home: early morning drives, collaborations with brands we admire, local experiences you won’t find elsewhere and display spots at all manner of events. All included as part of your membership.
The community
A genuinely vetted network of people who take driving as seriously as you do, plus a private WhatsApp group that's more useful than any newsletter.
How it works
We ask about your car and your driving history before anything else, because that tells us more about whether you'll fit than a form ever could. This isn't about keeping people out — it's about keeping the collective small enough that everyone in it actually wants to be there. If that sounds like more than you're after, Cars & Chai is free and open to everyone; membership is for people who want more than one morning a month.
Step 1: Apply
Tell us about you and your car.
Step 2: We review it personally
Every application gets an actual look, not an automated pass/fail.
Step 3: If you're approved
If you're approved, you'll be prompted to set up your membership straight away. You can access the exclusive Members Area.
Step 4: You are a member
You are now a member of Drive Collective and can join our upcoming events, join the Whatsapp group and receive exclusive invitations.
Membership Fees
This is what you can expect from being a member.
£150.00 registration
A one off, initial registration fee. Applies only if you are approved.
£99.99 renewal fee
Your annual renewal fee that auto-renews.
Tours & events
Tours are booked and paid separately, at the time. Costs can vary based on itinerary and destination
"Joining Drive Collective was a no-brainer. Whilst the meets, track days and trips have been incredible, what stands out is how down to earth everyone is. They're friends I'd hang out with even if we didn't share a love of cars"
Justin K, member since 2022
FAQs
Yes — it's free and open to everyone, no application needed.
We usually make a decision within a few days from receiving the application.
We will get back to you to inform you and the reason why.
We require notice 2 months prior to your membership renewal.