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Renting a Truck or Van in South Africa

If you are moving home or office then renting a truck or van could be a better way of completing the operation then contracting a removal company. By renting a truck or van in South Africa you don’t have to worry about the maintenance of the vehicle. In addition to this, the entire procedure is under your control rather than entrusting a removal company which can often be tardy and heavy-handed with your fragile possessions.

Finding the right Truck Rental Company in South Africa

The South African truck rental market is saturated with companies that will lure you with empty promises so always be vigilant when choosing a truck or van rental company in South Africa. Many companies will hook your business with what may sound like an attractive Unique Selling Point, and only after paying your deposit you may find several ‘hidden costs’ and policies.

Rather go with a well-established truck and van rental company in South Africa that won’t leave you high and dry if something goes wrong.

Choosing the right Rental Truck or Van

Many truck and van rental companies don’t educate you about the categories available to you. There are two categories of rental vans:

SWB stands for Short Wheel Base

LWB stands for Long Wheel Base

The wheelbase has great impact on the balancing movement of the van. It is the measure between the axles of the front and rear wheels. Load size is largely dependent on what wheelbase is available. Always be sure to ask your truck and van rental agent about the wheelbase.

There are also types of rental vans that you need to be aware of so you can make an educated decision about which van best suits your needs. There are three basic types of vans:

Transit Van – this van is quite small and has sloping sides which is not always ideal for packing purposes if you intend to uses the van for moving.

Luton Box Van – this van is commonly used for moving houses and is medium-sized.

7.5 ton and upwards – these trucks are ideal for heavy loads that need to be transported.

Once you have decided on which rental truck or van you’re going to use be sure to go over the quote specifically. Good questions you can ask your truck and van rental company of choice are:

Is there insurance?

Is the company offering any specials or discounts?

What is their returns policy?

Who is responsible for fuelling and traffic fines?

The Value Group offers a comprehensive range of commercial vehicles (vans and trucks) for rental. Vehicles are of the highest quality, at very competitive prices and highly trained and professional staff will be pleased to offer advice to you on the plan most likely to provide the best transport solution for you or your company.