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There was shock and controversy in September of this year when it was discovered that the cars Volkswagen manufacture can contain software which is able to cheat US pollution tests. It became apparent that this ‘defeat device’ worked to give the impression that emissions are cleaner than they actually are, which is especially shocking considering […]
At Caversham Vehicle Hire, we like to keep our customers up-to-date with current affairs in the industry, which is why this month, we’d like to share with you an important notification from the DVLA with regards to online fraudsters. Online crime Online scams are now the most common type of crime, and the Office for […]
Here at Caversham Vehicle Hire, we like to keep our customers up-to-date with the latest industry news, and this month, we’d like to share with you the new smoking law which was introduced on 1st October 2015. What is the new law? Quite simply, the new law states that in England and Wales it is […]
Fleet or contract hire has many benefits, yet many business owners can be ignorant to the potential savings to be made. Contract hire allows businesses to lease company cars for a set period of time (typically between 2 and 4 years) before returning the car to the lease company. Monthly payments are made to cover […]
Moving house can be a stressful time for even the calmest of people. With so many things to think about, organise and plan, it can soon become too much if you don’t start the preparation early enough. If you’re planning a move, then you could well be in need of van hire to help things […]
Any parent will know how difficult it is to keep a child still for any length of time, and when travelling by car, this can prove to be somewhat of a challenge and can really put your patience to the test -especially when your little ones are constantly yelling “are we there yet?!” from the […]
As we are now amidst the summer holidays, many of you may be counting down those final weeks or days until your ever-impending holiday finally arrives! Whether you’re travelling to Europe or further afield to America, Asia or Africa, if you’re planning on hiring a car to help you get around and see all the […]
It is likely that most of us have fallen subject to, or witnessed, road rage at some point. Aggressive behaviour behind the wheel can cause either yourself or other drivers to make irrational decisions that could have dire consequences which is why we have created some stress management tips for driving. With around 800 lives […]
As one of the most common vans on our roads, the Transit van is not only an icon, but a household name here in the UK. The Ford Transit van has a legacy that runs back to 1965. With a heritage going back this far, we’re going to delve into its past and take a […]
Since the electric vehicle was introduced to the market, the fascination has been evident as just a few years ago, the idea of having a car running on electricity was unimaginable. Electric cars can simply be described as vehicles that are electricity powered. Even though electric cars look very much like their fuel-powered counterparts on […]