FAQs
Here is some more info to answer our most popular questions:
I have a non-UK driving license, can I still hire?
This is very possible, but it does require some more information and a referral to our insurers (allow 3-5 business days min before booking date).
Please fill out a copy of the following form - click here - and return on email to hello@thatchandthrottle.com (we will fill in the vehcicle registration section).
Please include any relevant experience driving manual cars/left of the road/classics/in UK etc, alongside the standard requirements below:
- Photo of front and back of driving license
- Photo of passport
- 2 proofs of address (recently dated utility bill, phone bill, card statement etc)
Attach everything to your email and we will then apply and hopefully get it approved!
(Please note: Excesses / security deposits may increase and that if you have no prior experience driving a manual car it would be unlikely we can approve)
I'm outside of the age range 23-75yrs, can I still hire?
Similarly to our policy on international licenses this is not impossible!
If you are 76 years old for example, please fill out a copy of the following form - click here - and return on email to hello@thatchandthrottle.com (we will fill in the vehcicle registration section).
Please include any relevant experience and information, alongside the standard requirements below:
- Photo of front and back of driving license
- 2 proofs of address (recently dated utility bill, phone bill, card statement etc)
- DVLA check-code generated at https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
Attach everything to your email and we will then apply and hopefully get it approved!
I have points on my license, can I still hire?
Two 3 point offences = Covered as standard
Any conviction less than 6 points = Covered as standard
Single 6 point offence (SP30, SP50 or CU80) = Double excess will apply
9 points on licence for three 3 point offence = Double excess will apply
Single 6 point offence (MS90, IN10) = Requires referral
Any ban or disqualification = No hire
What cars do you have? How many seats?
We are a new business starting out in 2026 - so we have one garnet red Morgan 4/4 which is a 2-seater - the fleet will hopefully expand in future :)
I want to hire for multiple days how can I do this?
Please contact us at hello@thatchandthrottle.com or use the whatsapp link to give a brief descrption of your requirements, we can then quote and produce a custom booking :)
Pick up and drop off location?
Thatch & Throttle is based in Finstock, OX7 - pick up and drop off is from here - with parking provided if required.
For alternative arrangements e.g. local hotels please get in touch :)

