Three home move van hire considerations
When moving home, many competing factors need to be juggled in the run-up to moving day and on the day itself, leading to anxiety for many. An added stress can be the expense, with solicitors’ fees, stamp duty and moving costs all stacking up.
With the average move costing homeowners nearly £14,400, movers can potentially cut costs by hiring a van themselves rather than using a professional moving company. But what should be considered when hiring a van for a home move?
Finding the right van hire company
Before you choose a specific vehicle, it’s worth doing your research about which hire company you want to use. Some large companies operate UK-wide, but local van hire specialists such as Autolyne may give more choice in your area and offer superior service. When considering van hire Bristol, you should aim to get around three quotes to find a van that fits your budget. You should also account for what may or may not be included as added extras, e.g. mileage limits and cost of insurance.
Choosing the right size of vehicle
How much furniture do you need to move? What size are the pieces and how much do they weigh? You also need to think about what size of van you feel comfortable driving and bear in mind that you can’t drive a vehicle weighing more than 3.5 tonnes on a standard UK driving licence.
Safety
Industry expert What Van? says that providers of rental vehicles are increasingly offering more safety features to customers, such as ‘Lane Keeping Assist’ and assisted parking tools. Although it is similar, driving a van is not like driving a car, so you should consider if these would be helpful, especially if it’s your first time.
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