dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
Location: Doddington, Lincolnshire
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To hire either a) a boxvan type thing (preferably with a tail lift) or b) a transit van style van?
I assume Transit would be cheaper but could I fit say, a sofa, wardrobe, chest of drawers and a desk in the back of one?
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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
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we hired a merc sprinter a couple of weeks ago for our fishing trip. i had to drive it because i was 25 witha clean licence. that was the rental firms rules though. transits come in a few different sizes these days so you may get all that gear in one.
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dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
Location: Doddington, Lincolnshire
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You reckon I could get a sofa (2 seater) in the back of a galaxy people carrier, then get the other furniture later? I can get a people carrier for free + plus it would make the 100 mile roundtrip a bit less arduos.....
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
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quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
To hire either a) a boxvan type thing (preferably with a tail lift) or b) a transit van style van?
I assume Transit would be cheaper but could I fit say, a sofa, wardrobe, chest of drawers and a desk in the back of one?
Most places won't let anyone under 21 hire a vehicle and a lot of place want you to be 25.
My dad can have anyone driving his van but they have to be 25 or over .
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dean101287
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Registered: 22nd Jul 07
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21 in the firm by me, My brother checked as we are moving in a few weeks and it means I cant drive the fucking things.
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Adam_B
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Location: Lancashire
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depends on the company, but usually at least 21 if not 25. Also usually need a clean license.
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dannymccann
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Well ive got the clean license but we are both 20 Looks like Ill have to borrow the galaxy again 
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
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Danny, my dad got a 3 seater sofa (just) in a Ren Scienic, but it had no passenger seat 
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Shelly
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40 years old ( + beer gut and a beard)
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Hammer
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23 in the 2 places i've used previously
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MarkM
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1car1.com do pretty cheap rentals...
You have to be 25 though...not sure about a clean licence though as they never asked me...mine is clean though 
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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Which reminds me...what is the form you need to apply to the DVLA for a new clean licence?
I had 3 points but they came off my licence last July...
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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Since when did the period before they come off your licence go up to 4 years??
"Offence codes TS10 to TS70 must stay on a driving licence for four years from date of offence."
Got mine in July 2004 (might be 2003 I need to check)...so I potentially have to wait until July....
Feckers
To remove:
You’ll need to:
complete a D1 ‘application for a driving licence’ available from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) form ordering service or any Post Office® branch
enclose your photocard driving licence, paper counterpart and the appropriate fee (there’s no need to supply a new photograph)
if your name has changed you'll also need to provide original documentation confirming your new name
send all your documents to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AB
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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Anyone know what the fee is?
Makes me angry
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dannymccann
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Danny, my dad got a 3 seater sofa (just) in a Ren Scienic, but it had no passenger seat
Well can I assume the 04 plate Galaxy is much bigger than Scenic? I think it is.....and it would have passenger and drivers seat only cos the others just come straight out
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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Ive seen a 2 seater sofa in the back of a 3dr focus (with boot tied down) was only hanging out the back by 1/2 a foot. I work for an auctioneers and I am often in the saleroom with modern furniture, so see a lot of furniture going into cars of all sizes!
And a normal size transit will easily fit all of those in!
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James_DT
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Don't know of a single company in the area that hire to under 21's. People carrier is the best bet.
Could always hire a trailer and tow it if you have the option (Portland Towing in Lincoln hire them cheap).
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lozarus
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Registered: 29th Oct 06
Location: Walderslade, Kent
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I work at a rental comany called Meridian self drive, they are owned my Northflex which own a big part of the hiring companys all easyvan etc. To rent a van/car/truck off us you have to be 21 OR im pretty sure if your over 18 and sort out your own insurance and have proof your be alright.
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James_DT
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
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Norflex own East Midlands Vehicle Hire, and we get our lease van from them. Great service, usually.
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ed
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
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You can hire a Transit van for £60 a day if you are under 25 (over 21) from Thrifty.
[Edited on 21-04-2008 by ed]
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