Ford Launches Transit SuperSportVan At NEC

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Ford has a proud tradition of producing one-off high performance versions of the Transit – now it has done it again with the Transit SuperSportVan.

Ford Transit SuperSportVan

The Transit SuperSportVan( SSV) is basically a production short wheelbase Transit Sport Van with the addition of the 200PS, 3.2 litre TDCi diesel engine that is usually only fitted to the largest, heaviest Transits. Add a custom paint job and pretty much all the extras on the option list, and you have the Transit SSV*.

The SSV is on display at the Birmingham NEC this week, as part of Ford’s contribution to the Commercial Vehicle Show.

The Transit SSV is the fourth such Transit that Ford has built over the years – the most recent was a Ford World Rally Transit, which came complete with a sub-8 second 0-60mph time, internal roll cage, rally-style data logger, lowered suspension and a Ford Martini World Rally livery:

Ford transit rally van

You can see pictures of the first three Transit Supervans here.

*I have to admit that although it is pretty tasty, the Transit SSV does seem just a little bit tame when compared to earlier Transit Supervans. The original 1971 Transit Supervan, for example, was powered by a 400hp V8 petrol engine taken from Ford’s Le Mans-winning GT40 supercar… Come on Ford – you know you want to!

B&Q Now Offers Hourly Van Hire for £14/hr

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Article last updated 31 January 2018.

You can now hire vans by the hour at B&Q stores across the UK. According to the Hertz website (as of 31 January 2018) vehicles cost from £15 per hour to rent with mileage from 30p per mile.

The van rental scheme is operated as part of the Hertz 24/7 scheme, a global car sharing scheme run by rental giant Hertz.

To use one of the B&Q rental vans, you need to be a member of the Hertz 24/7 scheme. This will enable you to book rentals online, by telephone or through the app. You’ll get an access code for your vehicle a few minutes before your hire is due to start and can unlock the using the pin pad or by swiping your Hertz key fob.

Each van comes with a fuel card and fuel costs are included within the rental charges, although there is a mileage charge. You use the fuel card if you need to fill the tank and are automatically billed for mileage.

As far as I can tell, you do not have to be a B&Q customer to use the hire vans kept at B&Q stores. You just need Hertz 24/7 membership.

For more information, visit the B&Q Van Hire website.

For a wider choice of hourly van hire, including non-membership schemes, visit our Hourly Van Hire page.

Van Rental In East Yorkshire: Goole Van Hire

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I’m very pleased to welcome our newest advertiser, Goole Van Hire to vanrental.co.uk.

Goole Van Hire is a local Goole firm offering a wide selection of vans for hire:

  • Small van (e.g. Renault Kangoo)
  • SWB panel van (e.g. Renault Trafic)
  • LWB panel van (e.g. Ford Transit LWB)
  • Extra-long wheelbase panel van
  • Luton box van with tail lift
  • Extra large luton van with tail lift

Sunday hire, out of hours service and European van hire are all available, and all vans come with fully comprehensive insurance and breakdown cover.

Goole Van Hire is based on the Grange Park Industrial Estate, just off Rawcliffe Road on the west side of Goole.

If you’d like to advertise your van or minibus hire business on vanrental.co.uk, click here.

Van Hire In Northfield & Walsall + 24hr Van Hire In Birmingham – KB Self Drive

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KB Self Drive Hirevanrental.co.uk advertiser KB Self Drive has been busy expanding and now has four branches in the West Midlands – Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Northfield.

KB Self Drive offers a full range of vans including small vans, short, long and extra-long wheelbase panel vans and luton vans with and without tail lifts (a tail lift is great for house moves but does reduce the van’s payload, so is not ideal for all purposes).

KB Self Drive’s Birmingham branch is open and staffed 24 hours per day. All branches are open 7 days a week.

For more details or to arrange a hire, visit www.kbselfdrive.co.uk

Brentwood Van Hire: Allied Self Drive Hire

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Allied Self Drive Hire of BrentwoodThe newest advertiser to join vanrental.co.uk is Allied Self Drive Hire of Brentwood, Essex. Allied Self Drive Hire offers a wide range of hire vans, including:

  • Small vans (e.g. Ford Transit Connect)
  • Short wheelbase panel vans (e.g. Ford Transit SWB)
  • Long wheelbase panel vans (e.g. Ford Transit LWB)
  • Luton box vans with tail lift
  • Extra-long wheelbase panel vans (e.g. Ford Transit Jumbo)

Allied also offers 7.5 tonne box lorries with tail lifts and 9, 15 and 17 seat minibuses. All of Allied’s vans, trucks and minibuses are available for European cross-channel hire, subject to arrangement.

Allied Self Drive Hire is located on Hutton Industrial Estate, on the edge of Brentwood and close to the A12.

To find out more or arrange a hire, contact Allied Self Drive Hire direct:

Winnington, Northwich Van Rental: Cheshire County Van Hire

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I’m very pleased to welcome our newest advertiser, Cheshire County Van Hire of Winnington, Northwich, to vanrental.co.uk.

Cheshire County Van Hire is an independent firm offering removals, self storage and self-drive van hire from its base in Winnington, just outside Northwich and well located for the M6 and M56. The following types of van are available for hire from Cheshire County Van Hire:

  • Short wheelbase (SWB) panel vans
  • Medium wheelbase (MWB) panel vans
  • Long wheelbase (LWB) panel vans
  • Extra-long wheelbase (XLWB) panel vans
  • Luton box vans
  • 7.5 tonne box lorries

Furniture blankets are also available to hire to protect your furniture while it is in transit. All van rentals include insurance and van hire is available to drivers aged 23 and above, providing they have held a full licence for at least two years.

To find out more or arrange van hire, contact Cheshire County Van Hire direct:

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Burton & Lichfield Van Hire: Mercury Rent-A-Car

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I’m very pleased to welcome Mercury Rent-A-Car of Lichfield and Burton, our newest advertiser, to vanrental.co.uk.

Mercury Rent-A-Car has branches in Lichfield and Burton and offers a free pickup service from your home or office to all customers. Mercury’s hire van fleet includes:

  • Small vans (e.g. Citroen Berlingo)
  • Short wheelbase vans (e.g. Ford Transit SWB)
  • Long wheelbase vans (e.g. VW Crafter, Ford Transit LWB)
  • Jumbo/XLWB vans (e.g. Iveco Daily, Ford Transit Jumbo)
  • Luton box vans with tail lift
  • Tipper/dropside/crewcab vans
  • 7.5 tonne box trucks

Mercury Rent-A-Car also offers a range of minibuses and cars for hire.

To find out more or arrange van hire through Mercury Rent-A-Car, contact them direct (open 7 days a week):

  • Web: www.mercuryrentacar.co.uk
  • Tel: 01543 417 755 (Lichfield) or 01283 539 123 (Burton)
  • Email: lichfield@mercuryrentacar.co.uk or burton@mercuryrentacar.co.uk

Van Rental in Tyldesley, Manchester: Astley Van Hire

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I’m very pleased to welcome Astley Van Hire of Astley, Tyldesley, to vanrental.co.uk. Astley Van Hire is a local van rental firm that was established in 1986 and offers a wide range of vans for hire, including:

  • Small vans (e.g. Citroen Berlingo)
  • Medium-sized vans (e.g. Short Wheelbase Ford Transit)
  • Long wheelbase vans (e.g. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter)
  • Luton box vans with tail lifts – ideal for house removals

Astley Van Hire is open 7 days a week (7.30am – 7.30pm) and all vans are covered by full AA breakdown and recovery cover. Unlettered vans are also available – ideal for business customers.

To find out more or arrange a booking, contact Astley Van Hire directly:

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Swanley Van & Minibus Hire: Southern Seaters

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I’m very pleased to welcome our newest advertiser, Southern Seaters of Swanley, Kent, to vanrental.co.uk.

Southern Seaters provides van hire and minibus rental from its base in Swanley and only operates Volkswagen vans and minibuses. All vehicles come with unrestricted mileage, AA cover, built-in handsfree system and electric windows, plus a range of additional options including baby seats, sat nav hire and European cover.

Southern Seaters offers the following types of van and minibus for hire from its base at Pembroke Business Centre on College Road, Swanley:

  • Small vans (e.g. VW Caddy)
  • Short wheelbase panel vans (e.g. VW Transporter)
  • Long wheelbase panel vans (e.g. VW Crafter)
  • 8/9 seater minibuses (e.g. VW Transporter Shuttle, automatic models available)

To find out more or get a quote, contact Southern Seaters direct:

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