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Sort the Paperwork Before You Fall for a Van

Your driving licence sets the ceiling on what you can drive, so check it before falling for a particular model. A customer collecting at seven in the morning doesn't want to discover a licence question at the desk. Photograph your licence the night before and bring proof of address.

Match the Van to the Job, Not Just Its Payload

Think about where the van will go, not just its payload. A tall Luton might swallow a flat-pack kitchen yet scrape on a low archway. Someone shifting a mattress before work needs load height and door width measured first. Sketch the biggest item, then compare it with the cargo bay.

Fix the Return Hour, Then Work Backwards

Decide when the van must be back, then build the day around that deadline. If you're returning it by four, allow for a delayed furniture pickup, a queue at the fuel station and the drive itself. Working backwards from the return slot turns a rushed afternoon into a calm one.

Leave Real Time for Both Handovers

Handovers eat more minutes than people expect. At collection, walk around the van with a phone camera and note any marks; at return, do the same. An early-morning borrower collecting at seven might find the depot quieter, which speeds checks, though staffing that early isn't guaranteed everywhere.

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