
Moving house can be complicated and stressful; having to pack up your properties’ contents, cleaning your old home for new tenants, and the lack of a permanent ‘base’ is tiresome for all involved. However, this can be made into a much smoother process through self-drive van hire. Van hire, even for as little as one day, can adapt perfectly to your moving needs, with more effective organisation of your home’s contents, and also ensures that the moving process is entirely safe. Read on to find out more.
Safety
Whilst it might be possible to use your preexisting car to move house, this can be dangerous for the vehicle. If your car is on the smaller side, the weight of your home’s contents can damage the suspension and permanently affect its driving performance. Whatsmore, when packed to the brim, the car might be sluggish with acceleration and steering, and will require more strain on the clutch, especially when encountering hill-starts.
The moving experience will be uncomfortable for all passengers and the driver’s viewpoints might be obstructed, decreasing road awareness and increasing the risk of a crash. This lack of viewpoints is something especially dangerous on motorways and dual carriageways.
If you are to use your current vehicle, ensure that you, your passengers, and the contents in the vehicle don’t exceed the maximum weight listed in the owner's manual. However, you can reduce this risk and permanent damage on your vehicle by a self-drive, one-day van hire.
Adaptability
With any good self-drive van hire service, there will be a range of vans available to suit your moving needs. If you’re a large family, or just a couple moving property, a variety of van models can help adapt to the amount of space needed for your home’s contents and the type of vehicle you’re confident driving.
At Chief Rentals, the full gamut of van options are stocked. Compact vans, for example, are ideal for carrying a small load and very suitable for drivers who want a similar driving experience as a normal car. On the other hand, a 3.5 tonne Luton van is available for hire, suitable for much larger house moves.
Ease-Of-Use
The size and space of vans allows for the easy organisation of your home’s contents. You’re able to pack up multiple items and organise them to your requirements - rather than those of the vehicle you’re using. This makes the moving process easier and quicker, allowing you to get settled into your new property and feel at home at an instant.
Vans often come with air con, cruise control, and a safety reverse beeper, luxuries perhaps not installed on your preexisting car, and are qualities which help make the driving experience incredibly easy and comfortable. Further features, such as the tail lift installed on the Luton van, simplify the often Herculean task of loading and unloading.
Chief Rentals
If you require one-day, self-drive van hire in Birmingham, Chief Rentals provide a range of moving vehicles at reasonable prices. With more than 25 years of experience, Chief Rentals also specialise in car, minibus, and truck rental, as well as accident management. If you need self-drive van hire in Birmingham, or other vehicle rental services, contact us today.
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