Van Hire Bodicote

Sort the Paperwork First

Dig out your driving licence, a second form of ID and the card you intend to pay with before you enquire. If a housemate offers to collect the van instead of you, their paperwork must be the one on file. Sorting this in advance beats scrambling at the counter.

Measure Up Rather Than Guess

Run a tape measure over the bulky items: the sofa, the wardrobe, the boxes. Write down the longest, widest and tallest figures, then compare them against the load bay categories a supplier describes. A small van that swallows your list saves money; one that doesn't wastes a second trip.

Be Frank About the Driver and the Address

Tell the hire firm who will be behind the wheel, including any additional drivers, and describe where the van is heading. A tight drive with overhanging branches, or a delivery to a basement flat with no lift, changes what vehicle makes sense. Honesty here prevents awkward surprises on the day.

Give Yourself a Generous Day, Return Included

If you want the keys at seven, say so when you enquire, because which vans are free can vary from day to day. Book the return for later than you think you need, allow time for refuelling, and keep the whole morning uncluttered so a delayed lift doesn't derail everything.

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