Van Hire Holmer & Shelwick

What Handover Involves at Both Ends

Collection and return both deserve attention. Some firms walk you round the van noting marks on a diagram; others simply hand over the keys. Ask which applies, whether the tank should be refilled, and where you drop the vehicle off, so the Sunday-evening handback takes minutes.

Sizing the Hire Period Around the Whole Day

A weekend trip is a useful illustration. Loading on Saturday morning, the drive, unloading at the other end and the journey home all eat into the hire window, so two days usually suits better than one long Saturday. Add an hour for a late start or a wrong turn.

Matching the Van to the Load and Both Addresses

Measure the load before you book. A stack of boxes needs different space from three bicycles and a tent, and a low archway or a narrow lane at either address can rule out the biggest models. Describing both endpoints helps the hire firm suggest a workable size.

Licence and Paperwork Before Collection

Dig out your licence and ID a day or two early. Firms generally want the photocard, proof of address and a card in the main driver's name, and hunting for a bank statement late on Friday is no-one's idea of fun. A second driver's documents matter too.

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