Fuel, ADI fees, franchise — tracked in one app
Fill the car daily. Pay quarterly ADI registration. Pay franchise fees. Buy theory test books. All in one place.
Fuel is your biggest cost — and franchise fees come round fast
A typical UK driving instructor (ADI) burns through fuel daily, pays a franchise fee weekly or monthly (BSM, RED, AA), renews ADI registration, services the car frequently, replaces tyres often, and buys training materials. Many instructors under-claim because the small daily fuel receipts pile up and disappear.
What PocketReceipt tracks for driving instructors
Fuel costs
Daily petrol/diesel fill-ups. Track every receipt. Choose simplified mileage or actual costs at year-end.
Vehicle costs
Servicing, MOT, tyres, brakes (worn out fast on tuition cars), insurance, breakdown cover. All categorised.
ADI fees
Quarterly DVSA registration fee. Tagged once, scheduled. Standards check fees too.
Franchise fees
BSM, RED, AA franchise costs. Weekly or monthly. Tagged as franchise, fully allowable.
Dual controls & signage
Dual control installation, magnetic L-plates, branded signage. Tools and equipment, deductible.
Theory & training materials
Highway Code, theory test books, hazard perception software. Tagged as materials.
A typical driving instructor's day, tracked
- 7:30am — fill the car with diesel, scan receipt
- 9:00am — pay weekly franchise fee to BSM, receipt forwarded
- 12:00pm — second fill at lunchtime, scan receipt
- 3:00pm — book a tyre replacement appointment, receipt scanned
- 5:30pm — pay quarterly ADI registration, receipt forwarded
- Sunday — export weekly summary to your accountant
FAQ for driving instructors
Should I use simplified mileage or actual car costs?
Driving instructors usually do better with actual-cost claims because tuition cars rack up fast wear (tyres, brakes, clutches). PocketReceipt tracks both methods so you can compare at year-end.
Are franchise fees deductible?
Yes — franchise fees to BSM, RED, AA are 100% allowable as a business expense. Keep the weekly or monthly invoice.
Can I claim a new car?
Yes if used wholly or mainly for tuition. Capital allowance treatment — your accountant chooses AIA, FYA, or writing-down allowance based on emissions and use.
Is the dual-control installation deductible?
Yes — equipment necessary to deliver the service is fully allowable. Larger installations may be capital allowances.