Self-Drive Hire
Crit’Air stickers: a guide for car, motorhome, and campervan owners
If you’re planning to take a road trip to France – or you run a self-drive hire company – you need to make sure you get a Crit’Air sticker to drive in low-emission zones. We take a look at the increasingly complex rules on this topic.
Risk management strategies for campervan and motorhome hire companies
As the popularity of campervan rentals continues to rise, so do the associated risks. Ensuring the safety and security of your vehicle and the renter is important when looking to maintain a successful and reputable rental business. In this context, implementing robust risk management strategies can help mitigate potential problems and protect your investment. This article outlines strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with renting out your vehicle to customers.
The role of technology in enhancing security for self-drive hire vehicles
Vehicle theft has become a significant concern for campervan and motorhome owners. The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) reported a 20% increase in motorhome and campervan thefts in 2022 compared to the previous year. This rise in thefts highlights the importance of effective security measures to protect these assets. This article examines the latest tech tools and systems that can help vehicle rental businesses protect their assets.
Do you need cyber insurance to protect your self-drive hire business?
Recent data breaches have highlighted the importance of good cyber-security – and the right cyber insurance – for businesses in the self-drive hire sector.
Understanding the implications of making a claim on your self-drive hire insurance policy: a guide for vehicle owners
Self-drive hire insurance typically covers both the vehicle owner and the renter in the event of an accident or damage during the rental period. However, the implications of making a claim can vary depending on the specific terms and conditions of the insurance policy. We take a look at what vehicle owners need to know.
Guide to motorhome and campervan habitation checks
Whether you use your motorhome or campervan for leisure or hire them out, it’s important to make sure each vehicle is safe to live in. That’s where regular habitation checks come in.
What is self-drive hire insurance?
If you hire out vehicles for members of the public to drive, then you must have self-drive hire insurance by law. These specialist policies cover vehicles while they are out on hire, as well as when they aren’t being used.
Owners guide to renting out your campervan or motorhome
Renting out your campervan or motorhome could be a great way to cover costs and even make a little extra cash. Our guide gives you an idea of what hiring out your vehicle entails.
Things to be aware of when starting up a self-drive hire business
Hiring out your own campervan or motorhome or starting a hire business could be a good way to earn extra income. Here, we look at what to consider if you’ve ever thought of starting a self-drive hire firm.
Guide to living in a campervan or motorhome
If you’ve considered living in your campervan or motorhome full-time, here’s a comprehensive guide on what to think about.
Controlling damp, condensation, and mould in your motorhome or campervan
Preventing damp, condensation, and mould is essential to good campervan and motorhome maintenance. Read our comprehensive guide to spotting the early signs of damp, and the steps you can take to prevent it in the first place.
Eight points to consider before hiring out your horsebox
Hiring out your horsebox can be a source of extra income and helps to expand your network of those who share your interests. Before you do, though, read our tips for hiring out your horsebox.