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As an essential part of our day-to-day, we typically need transport to get us to and from work and shops, to move homes and get around when on holiday. So with COVID on everyone’s mind and with more and more people concerned about safety, we’re here to put your mind at ease when it comes […]
It’s set to be a bumper year for new cars in 2018. From rehashes of old favourites to completely new models made by obscure manufacturers, we’re excited to see the developments and missteps that are sure to be made in the automotive industry this year. Let’s take a look at some of our favourites! Hatchbacks […]
It’s a fact that no matter whose car you are driving, you are obliged to stay within the legal speed limit or risk being penalised with a fine. This is the law in most countries and the UK is no different. If you are caught speeding in a rental car, do not be surprised if […]
Gatwick Car & Van Rental strive to be knowledgeable on the latest trends and advancements within our industry. The growing interest in electric cars is picking up momentum at an astounding rate, and the future of these environmentally friendly vehicles is something that could impact, and indeed expand, our current fleet of 300 cars. […]
Hiring a car looks set to become an easier process after the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) adapted their systems to allow more flexibility in activating passcodes that car rental companies use to access your driving records; the updates sees an increase in the validity period of the passcode from 3 days to 21 […]
When hiring a car abroad, the process often appears to be impressively inexpensive. This, however, is not always the case as there are now add-ons to consider which hire car companies charge extra for despite their vital nature. Top tips for hiring cars abroad One thing that has come to light in recent times is […]
With the hiring of cars and other vehicles becoming increasingly popular, it is important to know the ins and outs of the necessary insurance required for the act of hiring a car. Hiring out high grade, brand new vehicles to complete strangers is something which car rental franchises have to be exceedingly careful about. For […]
The electric car; an exciting piece of innovation the motor industry has bore witness to in recent times. With at least 100 miles available to the cars running on electric power alone, the machines can be charged at charging points, either at owners’ homes or around your town or city. In fact, today there are […]
With the UK government pushing for the country to become a world leader in driverless technology in the automotive industry comes the need to make alterations both to road regulations and car maintenance checks. These autonomous cars will provide an innovative new approach to travel, but with such novel ideas comes the need for revised […]
First introduced nearly twenty years ago, the paper counterpart driving licence is to be abolished from 8th June 2015. Although valid until the driver’s 70th birthday, unlike the photocard licence which must be renewed at least every ten years, the counterpart licence, which displays driving entitlements and endorsements, is being replaced by a central online […]