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Where can I find the most reliable van hire company in Essex?

Simply put, you have found it!

Based in Brentwood, Essex, and enjoying easy access to the region’s major transport links, Supervan Ltd has more than 25 years’ experience in the vehicle hire industry. As you would expect, our main business is van hire, and we are immensely proud of our large fleet of Renault and Fiat vans, which range from small Kangoos and Traffics to Dropside Tippers and Box Lorries. We are also one of the few van hire companies in the UK with automatic Fiat Ducato SWBs, MWBs and LWBs available to rent, whether for a day, weekend, week or contract hire basis.

However, we aren’t simply about vans – Supervan Ltd also has a complete range of cars to hire. From nippy little Fiat 500s to the roomy Renault Espace, our car hire prices include VAT, fully comprehensive insurance, unlimited mileage (UK only) and roadside assistance.

And if that wasn’t enough, if you are thinking of hiring a motorbike, you’ve found the right company! Our sister company, Superbike Rental is home to a huge selection of Touring motorcycles, Street Bikes, Sportsbikes, Cruisers, Learner motorcycles and of course, Superbikes!

Safety and comfort guaranteed

All of our vehicles, from vans and cars to motorcycles, are exceptionally well maintained to ensure your safety and comfort and are thoroughly cleaned both before and after your hire period. They are also all available for European hire; we will even take care of your insurance, accident and breakdown services and any other legal requirements!*

Our cars and vans are all less than three years old, and in many cases, have only come off the production line a matter of months ago! You will enjoy power steering, air conditioning, central locking and CD players, no matter which van or car you choose. Tow bars and other accessories

Delivery and collection

To make the hire process even easier, Supervan Ltd offers a delivery and collection service** to customers throughout Essex, so if you are based in Brentwood, Billericay, Chelmsford, Harlow, Upminster or any other town or village in Essex, you won’t have to make travel arrangement to collect and drop off your hire vehicle. We can also provide a delivery and collection service to the region’s airports, train stations and bus stations for those visiting Essex from other parts of the UK or abroad.

Supervan Ltd is proud to be known as the most reliable car, van and motorcycle hire company in Essex. Just try us out – you’ll see for yourself!

*European insurance and documentation is provided at an additional cost; please contact us for further details
**Delivery and collection service at additional cost

Do I need to inform the vehicle hire company that I am taking the vehicle abroad?

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Simply put, yes. As soon as you step foot in a different country, you are subject to foreign laws and regulations. Vehicle insurance comes with a myriad of rules and stipulations, so it is vital that you let your vehicle hire company know if you are planning on taking the vehicle abroad to ensure that you are legally covered.

For example, Supervan Ltd’s vehicles all come with full comprehensive insurance to travel in the UK. However, we do need to be informed so that we can reinsure your chosen van, car or motorbike for road risk, breakdown cover and repatriation. You may believe that using your own insurance will cover you when driving in the Continent, but the reality is that in most cases, you are only automatically covered for basic Road Traffic Accident (RTA) insurance.

You can, of course, get cheap breakdown cover but many of the more basic policies do not include repatriation, which can become a massive issue if your vehicle cannot be repaired and you need to get yourself and the vehicle back to the UK. According to the AA, repatriation costs £995 on average – a high price to pay for the sake of a few pounds.

Where are you travelling to and through?

Supervan would also need to know your destination and the countries you are planning on travelling through on the way. Our vehicle insurance will cover you in the majority of Europe and Eurasia; however there are some exceptions that require you to hold a Green Card as proof of your insurance overseas. These countries include:

Albania
Serbia and Montenegro
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belarus
Macedonia
Ukraine

Other legal requirements to consider

Depending on the country or countries you are visiting, you may be required to adhere to a number of other guidelines and legalities; for example, when travelling in Spain, there must be reflective jackets within the passenger compartment of your vehicle that must be worn by the driver and/or passengers when exiting an immobilised vehicle on all motorways and busy roads.

Other requirements may include:

GB stickers – compulsory unless your UK registration plates display the GB Euro-symbol
Spare bulb kit
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Warning triangle
Breathalyser
Certain amount of cash to pay on-the-spot fines

Confused?

Luckily, Supervan Ltd can take all the pressure away from you; with years of experience in hiring vans, hiring cars and hiring motorcycles for travel both in the UK and Europe, we have the knowledge and understanding of the rules and pitfalls to help. We can take care of all the insurance, breakdown cover (including repatriation), documentation and must-have items for your journey, and all at the best possible prices.

All of our vehicles are maintained and serviced to the highest standards, and those all-important tyre, water, and oil checks will have been carried out before you take delivery, minimising the possibility of anything going wrong whilst abroad.

For more information, please call Supervan on 01277 366 602.

Are you searching for a great value, reliable van hire specialist in Essex?

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We understand that ultimately, price will always be the major factor in choosing which van hire company to choose. Yet how many times have you heard of someone opting for the ‘cheapest’ and ending up with a rust-bucket that can barely make it up a hill?

Reliability, versatility and value – that’s what Supervan Ltd is known for. Based in Brentwood, we have an extensive range of high quality cars, vans, lorries and motorbikes, which are all maintained to the highest standard and covered by full comprehensive insurance and roadside assistance.

We are committed to regularly updating our stock, meaning that all of our vehicles are guaranteed to be under three years old – in fact, many came off the production line just a few months ago!

From inspecting and thoroughly cleaning your rental vehicle by a Supervan technician before and after your hire period, ensuring that all of our hire vehicles are LEZ (Low Emission Zone) compliant, you can be safe in the knowledge that Supervan ‘sets the standard for others to follow’.

A van for every requirement

Brentwood hire specialist, Supervan Ltd has an extensive range of vans available, all of which have power steering, central locking, air conditioning and CD players. You may be planning a move, need a replacement van while yours is being repaired or need an extra vehicle for a specific job; whatever the reason, Supervan is the name to choose.

Our selection includes:

Renault Kangoo
Renault Traffic
Renault Master (SWB, MWB. LWB, High Top)
Fiat Ducato (SWB, MWB, LWB)
Renault Luton (Tail Lift)
Renault Dropside Tipper
Renault 7.5 Tonne Box Lorry

We are also one of the few van hire specialists in Essex that has a range of automatic vans.

Flexible hire

Whether you need a van for a day or for an extended period of time, Supervan can help. Our competitive hire rates range from one day or weekend rental to long term and contract hire, and includes full comprehensive insurance and roadside assistance as standard.

Delivery and collection

Can’t get to our Brentwood premises? Supervan Ltd offers a delivery and collection service of any of our vans, cars, lorries and motorcycles throughout Essex, making the hire process even easier for you.

Don’t go for ‘cheap and nasty’ – call Supervan Ltd on 01277 366602 and experience reliability, versatility and value for yourself.

What should I know when hiring a car or van?

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Whether you need to rent a vehicle for a day or on a long term basis, it is important that you don’t leave yourself open to problems down the line. Unfortunately, there have been negative stories about people being misled by car and van hire firms and reports of misuse by the hirer, so it is vital that you are informed about the restrictions you have to adhere to in order to comply with our own terms and conditions and the law.

Here at Supervan Ltd, we are known for our great value and flexibility; however, we, as all reputable hire firms do, have terms and conditions to safeguard our vehicles, people and clientele. This is not just a case of protecting ourselves; when you are considering a 7.5 tonne lorry or 7-seater car, implementing these terms and conditions not only uphold our legal responsibilities, but ensure the safety of our customers, the general public and staff.

For example, documentation is a must. The hirer must provide their full licence before any vehicle is released into their possession. They must also provide two recent utility bills as proof of residence and a debit/credit card. Foreign nationals will also be asked to bring along their passport.

Anyone hiring a vehicle from Supervan Ltd must be between the ages of 25 and 70 years old.

Anyone with car or van insurance will know that premiums can be an issue for people in certain occupational industries. Unfortunately, because of these restrictions, Supervan Ltd is unable to rent vehicles to those working within the following areas: professional entertainers, professional sportspeople, members of the nightclub owners, publicans and owners of gaming establishments. We also must be made aware of any driving offences prior to hiring a car or van, and these must be disclosed and agreed by our insurers before you hire a vehicle. If you do not disclose any issues in advance, we may have to refuse rental and you might then lose your rental charge.

Something else that may sound obvious but has to be stated for the safety of the hirer and vehicle is that under no circumstance can any Supervan vehicle be used in competition, whether a rally, track day, trial, motocross, performance test, enduro event or speed trial.

We’ve all been there – perhaps we’ve parked in an unknown town and received a fine or didn’t realise the speed limit and have been issued a ticket. However, just because you don’t legally own the hire vehicle, you are legally responsible for the repayment of any parking fine, speeding ticket, toll or congestion charge and any other chargeable offence whilst the vehicle is in your possession. You are also responsible for any damage to the vehicle while it is in your care, which includes tyre damage, punctures or excess tyre wear. Any bodywork or mechanical repairs that have to be carried out must be done through Supervan Ltd’s authorised repairers, so please do not attempt to fix any damage yourself.

It may make perfect sense to you but you would be surprised at how many people will hire a vehicle with a full tank and try to return it running on fumes! Please ensure that you replace all fuel used before you bring your hire car or van back to Supervan Ltd.

Please also remember that whilst you are able to take your hire vehicle anywhere in the UK (EU travel is also available on request; charges apply), excessive journeys will result in wear and tear to the car or van. Therefore, if you do go over your agreed hire agreement mileage allowance, you will be responsible for an excess mileage charge.

For our abbreviated terms and conditions, please click here; full terms and conditions are available on the back of our hire agreement forms.