Conference terri::cars_uk

When I rang Hertz and Avis, they said their arrangements with Digital didn't
cover anything larger than an estate car, so you can't get it cheap that way.

Prices vary wildly, from �35 per day to �80+ for a transit-sized van.  Ring
round everywhere in the Yellow pages and see who's best.

Don't forget to check whether it's unlimited mileage, and if you only need it
one-way see if they can collect it from the destination (might be cheaper than
taking it back yourself?).

Scott

    Try Kendall Hire ....Guildford 0483  574434 or Aldershot 0252 333598.
    I have used them on several occassions, a bit down market but the
    cheapest after 30 mins or ringing around on the yellow pages.
    
    DejW

    
    I hired a Luton bodied transit from Avis to collect the Caterham in
    last May. I did get a special deal with being with DEC. It cost me �55
    for the day, no mileage charge. An ordinary transit was about �30 on
    the same terms.
    
    I would have hired a van from Avesco (in Wigan, near Wigan Pier) as
    their ordinary rates are even cheaper, but they didn't have a Luton
    available on the day.
    
    I found one-way hire charges to be far more expensive than hire and
    return, and Avis etc would only do it between specific locations eg
    London and Manchester Picadilly.
    
    David.
    

    
    Have you tried Salford van hire, or Wallasey?
    
    On the same topic, anyone know of a local Liverpool firm that does car
    trailer hire, including tow car? I'm moving a B from Irby to Ellesmere
    Port, and don't fancy towing it.

    My experience of hiring Luton vans and Merc Trucks (in connection with my 
    hobby) is that the best rates are offered by local garages who own, say,
    ten vehicles.  
    
    I've always found them by noticing the vans parked on a garage forecourt or
    by following up adverts in "Yellow Pages".
    
    By the way - far as I know the Digital car insurance won't cover you
    while driving vans.  The hirers can arrange cover for you for the day or 
    you can  drive on your own personal insurance (if you have such). 
    
    Greg.

    Greg,
    
    admittedly this is going back a few years, but i hired a Luton from
    Avis and got 30% off with Digital discount - i would definitely check
    with them cos it certainly will save a few quid.             
                    
    Also check the internal dimensions and if possible hire a transit
    van rather than a Luton. The Luton is slow and drinks petrol at
    an amazing rate. Them thar Pennines are mighty steep!!!
    
    Also, ask whether they do a � day rate (eg 9:00 'til 16:00) if you
    think that you can get there and back in time.
    
    mb

    Re 1026.6  
    Thanks Martin.  30% discount is worth investigating next time I hire.
    
    Some thoughts on the subject of costs;-
         - Lutons drink fuel. I've had them as low as 10mpg, so I estimate 
           my costs on that basis.
         - Daily rates can seem cheap, but if there's also a charge per
           mile or km then that mounts up - my trips are usually about 500 
           miles return.
         - Some hire companies hand over vehicles with a near empty fuel
           tank.  The more fuel in the vehicle when you hand it back, the
           more money you are giving to the next hirer.
       
    Greg.

Greg (Hilton...)

As I told you, in my experience AVIS aren't really sure what they're doing in
this area ... They couldn't make up their minds whether or not I could have a 
van at Digital rates, and the insurance was another nightmare! My advise is
definitely go hunting locally - there'll be some small cheapo outfit who'll hire
you a Luton at a really good price. Go for it!

Mark

    Similarly to .4...
    
    
    Does anyone in the Dec Park area have a car trailer I could hire/borrow
    or know where I can hire one locally at reasonable rates? I need to get
    an Escort van to Torquay, and am thinking about towing it as an
    alternative to driving it.
    
    Cheers, Laurie.

    
    What is the weight of an Escort van?  Eigentek Racing may be able 
    to help  :-)
    
    Elaine

RE:      <<< Note 1026.10 by VOGON::MITCHELLE "Beware of the green meanie" >>>
�                            -< May be able to help >-
    
�    What is the weight of an Escort van?  Eigentek Racing may be able 
�    to help  :-)
    
    It's about 17cwt, with about another 2cwt of stuff in the back, that
    brings it up to just short of the ton. In kilos that's (19*112)/2.2 =
    967 and a bit kees. I'm planning on using the Granada Estate to pull
    it, should cope! ;^)
    
    Laurie.
    
    PS. Eigentek Racing? Who're them'uns?

    
    
>>    PS. Eigentek Racing? Who're them'uns?
    
      This is the company that sponsors the racing activities of the
      Noble 23 :-)
    
      I forgot to check on the load capacity of the trailer, I'll try to 
    remember over the weekend. If your requrement is urgent, mail me, and 
    I can phone you at home over the weekend.
    
    Elaine

    Not urgent really, I need it for Thursday night, 4th of April.
    
    Letting me know on Monday is fine by me.
    
    Cheers, Laurie.

    
    The load weight of the trailer is 900kg, so if you look something out
    of the back of the van then it would be ok! 
    
    If you're interested, then please get in touch via mail
    (VOGON::MITCHELLE) or phone me Dec Park x6485
    
    
    Elaine