Driving safely this Christmas

Follow our advice to drive safely on the roads this festive season! #1 Plan your journey With a staggering 19 million cars hitting the road last Christmas, delays and traffic jams are inevitable. Pair that with dark, winter evenings and hyper, restless children, and your festive spirit may be tested! Therefore, it’s sensible to plan […]

Hiring the right van for your needs

At Aspland Self Drive, we have a variety of quality used vans and light commercial vehicles for hire. However, with such a large range available, it can be difficult to choose the right van for your needs. Our van range includes small, medium and large vehicles, plus tippers and Lutons tail lifts. Add to that […]

All you need to know about tail lifts

What is a tail lift? A tail lift is a mechanically-operated platform mounted to the rear of a vehicle. The platform is raised or lowered so it is either level with the body of the vehicle or the ground. Therefore, awkward or heavy items can be unloaded easily without the risk of injury or incident. […]

Small business commercial van hire

Have you considered commercial van hire for your business? As a small business, you need to be flexible and ready to adapt to whatever life throws at you. That’s why a new generation of small business owners have begun to sing the praises of commercial van hire. From healthy cash flow to guaranteed reliability, the […]

Is a 4×4 car the right choice for you?

How does a four-wheel-drive work? As the name suggests, four-wheel-drives (also known as 4x4s) have four wheels that directly receive power from the engine. As a result, the amount of grip is significantly increased as the power is distributed to all four corners of the vehicle, instead of just two. Most SUVs (sport utility vehicles) […]

Useful advice when driving a van

Are you about to take a van for a spin for the very first time? There is no need to be nervous—driving a van is much easier than you think. In fact, most modern vans are near identical to the average car, right down to the ABS brakes, airbags and sound systems. Still, it’s best […]