Self-Drive Van Rental

A current full drivers licence including paper part held for a minimum of 12 months.

Credit / Debit card deposit of £300.00.

Two forms of identification showing your local address.

The DVLA rules vary.   

Drivers who passed their test on or  before the 1st January 1997 will have entitlement to drive vehicles  up to 7.5 tonnes Gross vehicle weight (GVW) using Category C on their driving licence.

Drivers who passed their test after the 1st January 1997 will only have entitlement to drive a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes GVW, which would be a normal B driving licence.

If you have questions relating to your personal entitlement you can contact the DVLA by email to drivers.dvla@gtnet.gov.uk or look at their web site, www.dvla.gov.uk.

Between the ages of 25 and 69 years old, for any type or size of vehicle

If you provide a credit card we will take a pre-authorisation for £300. If you provide a debit card we require a deposit of £300.00 for any type of vehicle.

The deposit covers part of the cost of insurance excess in the event that the vehicle sustains damage whilst in your care. The insurance excess is a maximum of £750.00 depending on the value of the vehicle.

You have to pay for the fuel that you use. We supply the vehicle with a minimum quarter tank of fuel, and you should return it with the same amount in the tank. 

The deposit will be refunded to the same account debited from, less any costs incurred for fuel, excess time, or accident damage.

You can insure the vehicle yourself on your own policy, you must have a Fully comprehensive commercial policy.

We will require email confirmation from your broker prior to  vehicle collection.  

If you are self-insured you will be responsible to your insurer for any excess, we shall keep your deposit pending settlement of the claim by your insurer, and deduct your insurance excess from your deposit.

If you wish us to arrange comprehensive insurance for you we can do so with our insurance partner, Options Services up to a  maximum 7.5T GVW.

We have no objection to the vehicle going to mainland UK, Republic of Ireland or Europe. 

Our own insurance, if you elect to take it, is valid to any of these destinations. 

We can extend the period of hire and charge to you at the agreed daily rate. The extension of your insurance is your own responsibility. 

We maintain our vehicles to a high standard, but we have to accept that problems do very occasionally occur.

If you do break down, no matter where you are, please call us and we will arrange for repairs to be carried out at the roadside by Mercedes-Benz Roadside assistance or if needs be, recovered to the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer.

During normal business hours call our office number, and out of hours our Emergency Service number details in cab of the truck or van.

Office Hours – 028 9083 1900
Vans – 24 hour breakdown number – 00800 3777 7777
Trucks – 24 hour breakdown number – 00800 5777 7777

If you run out of fuel we do reserve the right to charge you a standard price for the fuel and a call out charge, if applicable. However, under any circumstances we do not accept any contingent liability for breakdown or any consequential losses that might arise.

Yes we do. We recognize that some people wish to do a house move, relocate offices or move equipment and machinery, over the weekend. Our weekend rates are attractive and cost-effective. Call us for details or fill in an enquiry form and we will call you.

Yes you can; many of our vehicles have tail-lifts fitted, to make your life easier!