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Things to Consider While Searching For Discounts on Your Vehicle Hire

Once you have decided to take a rental from one of the companies that offer van hire services on The Gold Coast, it’s time to try and get the best discounted price possible. Consider these things to help to find the right Price Off Peak Rental Times If you can be flexible in the times you want to rent the van you can generally find a well discounted price. Often the weekend and long public holidays are not the best times as that I when the demand is highest. Often rental companies will give a good discount for overnight rentals if you can do the job then. You pick up the van just before the company closes and return it early the next morning as they open Discount Travel Ticket Sellers Most companies that specialise in finding cheap airfares offers as a sideline, cheap van rentals, some offer 35 to 70% off the standard rate if you buy through them, usually online using your credit card. Book Early By making a hire booking your well in advance of the date you will be n...

Top Tips for Getting The Best Deal on Your Van Hire

Everyone likes to get the best possible deal when renting a van. One of the best places to try renting the right van for your job is van hire services on the Gold Coast. The cheapest rental rates you can find may not necessarily be the best deal as there are other considerations that are equally or more important than just getting the lowest price. Consider these few tips to get the best overall deal: Shop Around Often rental company sites will show their base rates. These are almost always non-negotiable, then you look at a site that sells cheap airfares or holidays and find they offer discounted hotel rooms as well as van and car rentals at discounted prices. It seems strange, but this often happens. Companies that specialise in selling cheap tickets have a huge customer base. In order to get the same advertising coverage it would cost van rental companies a huge amount, so they make an advertising deal allowing these companies to offer their rentals at discounted prices T...

Things to Remember While Hiring a Van

When you want a van hire on the Gold Coast you need to consider a few practical aspects such as the use you have for it, what size and type of load you will carry and the distance you need to travel. Usually, if you want a van during their slow time in the week or the off season you can arrange a much better deal, but these arrangements are best done in person at the hire company. Always remember to read the rental agreement so you understand your rights and obligations before you sign and make the deal. Insurance is standard and built it all rental agreements, and many credit card companies offer  you a comprehensive cover when you use your credit card for the rental so take a good look at what cover you are being offered. Other important things to remember are to check around all the different Van hire Companies on the Gold Coast and find the company that is offering you the best deal. Check for Hidden Costs There can be a lot of hidden charges that c...

Ten Ways to Improve Your Automobile Fuel Oil Efficiency

All motorists are now concerned with finding ways to help improve the fuel oil efficiency of their cars. One of the best ways to do this is to talk with the friendly guys at Ute hire on The Gold Coast, they are always happy to give advice and share their knowledge with you. Some other ways you can improve by yourself are: 1. Slow down Slowing down and staying at the speed limit will help you save fuel the open road speed limit has been proven the most economical speed, but just a small increase of speed can greatly increase the amount of fuel your engine uses. 2. Tyre inflation Rolling resistance is about the friction created when tyres, drive down the road. When you keep the rolling resistance as low as possible by having your tyres correctly inflated you will use less fuel. 3. The correct use of the air conditioner If you use the air conditioner when driving down the highway the amount of extra fuel you use is minimal, in fact, you use less fuel than if you had th...

Top 5 trucks to purchase in Australia 2018

Over the last few years, the good old Aussie Ute has gone from being a straight workhorse and a very basic vehicle that was mainly used by farmers, contractors, builders and other tradesmen to a practical family car. Hire one for the day from van hire on the Gold coast to see just how useful one can be. Today’s modern trucks have the advantage of being able to carry all manner of stuff in the back from plants and supplies at the nursery, all the little kid’s sports gear to the big boy toys like motorbikes and, home handyman stuff. They are built tough to go off-road, but perform well in the city, highway and are safe and so easy to drive. Coming in two or four wheel drive and mainly diesel these trucks are comfortable and very stylish. The five most popular Utes today are: The Toyota Hilux that has an impressive ride quality is surprisingly quiet and features advanced technology such as “Stability Control” to give a better grip while driving, which is the best-selling 4x4 ...

These 5 Things Can Help You In Improving Your Engine Performance

There are a few things you can do to improve your engine performance and also gain better fuel economy, one of the good things you can do is go and talk with the friendly guys at your local family owned Gold Coast Ute Hire Company, they will give you a few pointers and ideas when they’re not too busy. Some things you can do yourself are: 1. Maintenance   Ensure that all the normal maintenance things like oil and filter changes have been done and your tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure. Change the drive belts and timing belts when recommended.Have your car tuned by a professional service mechanic and use the correct grade of fuel. 2. Air Intake   In order for your engine to run it needs the oxygen in the air to mix with the fuel, the more oxygen the more power your engine will produce. So try replacing the standard air intake with a larger capacity one with a larger filter to allow higher volumes of air to enter your throttle bod...

How To Get The Best Deal On Your Van Rental?

Finding the best van hire company on the Gold Coast has never been easier, you can start with a quick Google check to find out all the different companies and then compare what they have to offer. What to look for Check the different rates, you will find that different companies offer slightly different rates at different times. Decided when you need the van and ask them about their half day rates, overnight rates, often if you rent a van after 5 pm and return it before 7 am the next morning you can get a good overnight rate. Ask about the week day rates, weekend rates and if they have a special price for a 3 day weekend. Usually the longer you take the rental the cheaper the daily rate will be. If you want the van for a week or longer, you can usually negotiate a better rate, especially with the smaller locally owned and operated companies. Some of the locally owned and operated hire companies have special rates for locals especially repeat customers. Check the insura...