DrivePro vs RED Driving School

Save an estimated £8,000+/year

RED franchise fees are estimated at £150-200/week. DrivePro costs from £16.66/month. That difference could put £8,000-10,000 a year back in your pocket.

Choose your own car

No mandatory RED-branded vehicle. Drive the car you want, choose your own lease deal, and pick the insurance that works for you.

Build your own brand

With RED, pupils know the brand - not you. Go independent and build a reputation that belongs to you. Every 5-star review, every recommendation grows YOUR business.

No contract lock-in

RED franchise agreements come with contract terms and notice periods. DrivePro is month-to-month. Leave whenever you want.

HMRC Making Tax Digital built in

File your quarterly tax returns directly to HMRC from DrivePro. RED provides no tax filing - you need separate software or an accountant.

Full control of your business

Set your own rates, work the hours that suit your life, and take holidays without asking permission. Your business, your rules.

• 14-day free trial, cancel anytime
• Full diary & booking management
• Pay-at-booking & cancellation fees
• HMRC Making Tax Digital filing
• AI lesson debriefs
• Marketplace pupil acquisition
• Business health dashboard
• 1.5% + 20p payment fees

RED Driving School

• Branded RED car provided
• RED uniform and materials
• Initial ADI training available
• Pupil supply through RED brand
• RED brand recognition
• Lower franchise fee than AA/BSM
• Contract with notice period
• No tax or financial tools

Choose DrivePro if

• You want to keep an estimated £8,000+ more per year
• You want to build a business under your own name
• You want to choose your own car and insurance
• You want total control over rates, hours, and holidays
• You need HMRC Making Tax Digital compliance
• You want pay-at-booking so pupils pay upfront
• You don't want a contract with notice periods
• You want a marketplace that brings pupils on your terms

Choose RED Driving School if

• You're newly qualified and want a car, insurance, and pupils provided from day one
• You value the RED brand recognition in your area
• You want a lower-cost franchise option compared to AA or BSM
• You prefer not to arrange your own car lease and insurance
• You want guaranteed initial pupil supply while building experience