It's good to know a man with a van in Glasgow.
Hiring a van in Glasgow is not as straight forward as you might have thought. The first obstacle to hiring a van in Glasgow is your age. Due to the restrictions imposed by vehicle insurance companies, many if not all of the Glasgow van hire companies will not hire a van in Glasgow to anyone below the age of 25. At age 25 you are deemed to be responsible enough, and then less of a risk to the insurance companies used by the Glasgow Van Hire companies.
The next hurdle will be the driving licence check. Most of us have trouble finding our licence, but the van hire companies in Glasgow won't entertain you if you can't produce the licence and usually two forms to prove your address. These are usually things like phone bills or recent bank statements. Another thing to remember is that if your licence is the old paper type, then they will probably require you to bring your passport along as photographic evidence of your identity.
As well as the age restriction, the Glasgow van hire companies will also check your licence to make sure that you have been driving for a minimum period of around 2 years, but sometimes longer.
The last and final hurdle the van hire companies in Glasgow will present is the credit card security deposit. This can range from a pre-authorised amount to guard against damage, to a very large deposit which is refunded when the vehicle is returned unharmed. They won't accept a cash security deposit, as it isn't secure enough and only customers who have the backing of a credit card company will be allowed to leave the premises with a van.
Overall, it does seem quite severe, almost impossible, and certainly difficult to hire a van, but bear in mind that the vans cost £15-£30'000 so they do have to be quite sure that you will look after the van while you have it and that you'll bring it back.
Glasgow Van Hire Costs |
Van hire prices in Glasgow vary from company to company, so for the best van hire prices, it's best to phone around and check to see if any of the van rental companies in Glasgow are offering any discounts or deals for the day or days that you need a van.
A short transit van for example might cost around £45 for a 24 hour hire. This will be the basic price you are quoted over the phone. On top of this there will be an insurance premium to be added, usually around £15-£20 per day per driver, so for a three day hire with two drivers on the insurance, the cost would be around £225-£255. Then there are mileage charges to consider. Most if not all of the Glasgow van hire companies will have a free daily mileage allowance of around 150-200 miles per day. That's fine if you're using the van for a few local trips, but it gets expensive very quickly if you're moving from Glasgow to London and back. Charges for mileage can be from 10p to 25p per mile for miles over the daily allowance, so if you know you are going to clock up some miles then it's best to do the maths and see what the final price is going to be. The worst case scenario from our previous example where two drivers share the driving from Glasgow to London and back over three days could mean a final bill of around £375, plus the outlay for the security deposit and the fuel which would cost around £250-£300.
Man and Van Hire Glasgow
Now you can start to see why man and van hire in Glasgow has grown so popular. You can by-pass all the red tape and bureaucracy and just hire the man who has a van to move your goods in Glasgow.
There are other bonuses to. Hiring an Glasgow man and van usually means you get a van which is fully equipped with all of the furniture blankets and straps to keep your furniture safe and secure whilst it's being transported, as well as an experienced Glasgow removals man who knows how to carry and pack your goods properly.
Most man and van companies in Glasgow will also carry basic packing materials on board such as cardboard boxes, packing tape, packing tissue, wrapping film and mattress bags. things like this make all the difference to just hiring an empty van and filling it with your boxes and furnishings, hoping that it's all in one piece after you've driven through the cobbled streets of Glasgow.
If you're not up to the job of lifting furniture and heavy boxes, then you should be able to request an extra porter to do the lifting as well. If you're on a tight budget for your move, then you can just lend a hand yourself, but if you're travelling that day then you may prefer to avoid getting hot and sticky, and let the staff do all the hard work, leaving you cool and comfortable for the long trip.
The more reputable man and van hire Glasgow companies will also have goods insurance for their vans. This is something you won't get from a basic van hire company in Glasgow, but in the event of an accident where your furniture or boxes are damaged, then you'll be glad you decided on a van and man removals company in Glasgow. Not all of the van man companies will have proper insurance, so it's best to check, and don't be afraid to ask for a copy of the "goods in transit" policy for your own peace of mind.
So now you have an understanding of the differences between basic van hire and man and van hire in Glasgow. If you've weighed up the options and you'd like to know a bit more about what we can do for you, give us a call or click over to the man and van hire quote form.
Thanks for visiting our website and we look forward to helping with your Glasgow removal.
