12 tips for car and van rental start-ups trying to get their business in gear
If you’re starting a car and van rental business, read this first for tips to help you get off to a flying start…
Fleet Management
As a growth business, running a company car or van fleet becomes a necessity to support your expansion.
Our Fleet Management category is for business owners who want to get this crucial investment right from the start. Whether your company requires commercial vehicles to enable your team to carry out their work or your fleet is designed as an employee benefit you will need to consider the fundamentals – cost, choice of vehicles, and fleet management itself.
We’ll help you choose between leasing and outright purchase, look at the total cost of ownership, what a best practice driver policy looks like, consider any tax or regulatory implications, and reveal what car choices you make will say about your business.
Penalties for overloaded vans: What are the legal limits?
Before you try to squeeze that one last item in, be aware that the authorities take overloaded vans and commercial vehicles seriously…
The light commercial vehicle: Citroen Nemo
This low-cost, manoeuvrable van strikes a good balance between utility and size for most small firms, from electricians to window cleaners…
The hatchback van: Vauxhall Corsavan
If space isn’t a priority, this hatchback van’s handling and incredible fuel efficiency can’t be beaten – just right for florists and smaller caterers…
The workhorse pick-up truck: Ford Ranger
Perfect for farmers, landscape gardeners and car mechanics, if you need to tow heavy weights or carry huge loads on a regular basis, this is the vehicle for you…
The medium-sized business van: VW Transporter
The latest iteration of Volkswagen’s most popular van is a powerful, versatile option for almost any business, whether you’re a plumber, builder, courier or minicab firm boss…
Van price guide: How much commercial vehicles cost
Unsure which van would suit your business? Read our guide to the different van sizes and their prices…
Cost of running lorries being driven up
Keeping a truck on the road will cost over £100,000 a year by end of 2004 - report…