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A quick guide on how to hire a UTE?

  When it’s time to get a ute hire on The Gold Coast there are a few things to consider to ensure you get the best value and have a stress free and enjoyable experience: Ute Size Consider the size of your load as you don’t want to find when it’s time to load up that your load is bigger than the available space on the tray of the ute. The guys at ute hire on The Gold Coast will be able to tell you which of their utes will accommodate your load if you let them know the dimensions and weight of the load you plan on carrying Type of Tray Utes come with a variety of tray options to suit almost every need: A wellside covered or uncovered version, these are usually loaded from the tailgate A flat deck with removable sides to make loading large items easy Fitted with stock or cattle crate for transporting animals Equipped with Hiab crane or a hoist for very heavy objects, these utes often have double rear wheels and heavy duty suspension to cope with the extra weight 4x4 off road capabilit...

A quick guide on hiring van on a budget

 Vans are made for moving things or people and taking a van hire on Gold Coast allows you the freedom and convenience of getting to your destination and taking the things you need easily and without stress. In order for you to get the best possible deal from your van rental experience and ensure you do it on a budget this quick guide will help you. ·         Consider your Vehicle Requirements Van hire companies on The Gold Coast offer a complete range of vans in different sizes and with different options. Consider the number of people or the size and weight of your load so you get a van that matches your requirements. If your load won’t fit so you have to make several trips it can soon become expensive, but driving a large van with a small load is not economical ·         Check What the Quoted Rate Includes Some van hire companies on The Gold Coast may seem very cheap, but then there are hidden costs tha...

Top Tips to Consider while renting a Truck

There are now a multitude of companies to choose from when you wish to take a Gold Coast truck rental to move your home or any other items that you have to get from one place to another. Using the internet is one of the best ways to narrow down your search, but then most truck rental companies on The Gold Coast sound pretty much the same online. You can get a flatbed truck that can take a shipping container or a box body truck that is fully waterproof and lockable to protect your valuable possessions. Many people will just choose the cheapest company, but other factors are important to take into consideration such as dependability and customer service. Sometimes the cheapest company can cost more because of hidden charges and inconvenience. These top tips will help you discover the best overall truck rental deal for you: Get recommendations Talk with friends and family to find out about any good or bad truck rental experiences they may have had. Social media is a great place t...

How Hiring a truck for home shifting is cost effective?

If you require a cost effective, flexible and very convenient solution for moving your home, getting a truck from Gold Coast Truck Hire might be your best option. They have a variety of trucks to suit any type of move from small trucks that suit a one or two person flat to huge trucks that will accommodate an average of three to four bedroom home. You can get a flatbed truck that can take a shipping container or a box body truck that is fully waterproof and lockable to protect your valuable possessions. The cost effective advantage of a Gold Coast truck hire are: ·  Self Drive By hiring a truck and driving it yourself, you save the huge expense of hiring a driver and their helpers. This can be considerable, especially if your trip involves going interstate and needing to pay accommodation You Retain Complete Control With a truck hire, you remain in complete control of the speed and time of the move. You don’t have to wait for others to arrive or have thei...

How Hiring a UTE helps to make it easy to move of your expensive electronic items?

Homes today are full of sensitive electronic equipment requiring special extra car when transported, from computers, flat screen TV’s monitors to smart refrigerators and CCTV and home theater systems. One of the safest ways of moving is to hire a ute from Ute Hire on the Gold Coast. Some of the reasons, hiring a ute helps to make it easy to move your expensive electronic items are: Easy to load Ute’s are very easy to load as you can get to them from all sides, making placing large, bulky objects in them easier than say trying to place them inside a truck or van. You can get different styles of trays, some have drop and removable sides while others are fitted with waterproof and lockable tops. Talk with the guys at ute hire on the Gold Coast about any special needs you may have. Utes have a huge carrying capacity The trays on utes are designed for carrying stuff they provide lots of tie down points making it easy to secure any size or shape of package. Things like flat scre...

How hiring a van lets you enjoy your road trip to the extreme

If you have been planning a road trip with friends or family one of the major considerations is the overall cost. The next most important consideration after safety is comfort. Will you have sufficient room in your family car for everyone and all their gear? It may be worth your while considering getting a nice new van from van hire on the Gold Coast. It may surprise you to learn that it can be cheaper than taking your own car and hiring a van lets you enjoy your road trip to the extreme. Consider this: Rentals Can Cost Less Have you ever considered just how much it costs to run a car on the Gold Cost the official government figure for a small to average sized car is around 43.9 cents a km. This is made up of depreciation or 11.1 cents, insurance 8.9 cents. Rego 10.2 cents servicing 2.9 cents and fuel of 10.8 cents. This does not take into account replacement or the initial cost of the vehicle The average van hire on the Gold Coast costs $30 a day with a 100 km daily allowanc...

Which is the best van rental option?

When looking for the best van hire option on the Gold Coast a number of things should be considered: Check the different van hire companies on The Gold Coast There are many different van hire companies on the Gold Coast, most are very similar, but locally owned and operated companies are a little more flexible than the multinationals who follow company policy. Each company has different busy times, so ask them about their slow or off peak periods when they are usually happy you offer you a discounted or special rate. Convenience verse The Cheapest Prices The van hire company on the Gold Coast that offers you the cheapest daily rate does not always have the best deal for you. Sometimes convenience is more important than price as there may be hidden expenses elsewhere that you should consider such as: Distance from Depot The distance you need to travel to pick up the rental and how you will get there can add a significant amount to the overall cost of your rental Do th...