Useful Resources

Here's a selection of useful links to help you plan your van journeys and make sure you stay on the right side of the law (and the traffic jams!).

DVLA - The UK Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - if you have a question about your driving licence or tax/MOT on your vehicle, look here.

SimpleMotoring.co.uk - Plain English guides to car servicing and repair, MOTs, tyres, breakdown services and car insurance - plus much more.

VOSA - UK Vehicle & Operator Services Agency - everything relating to operating commercial vehicles in the UK. 7.5t drivers check here for tacho regulations if you are driving for work.

BBC Travel - one of the best travel news websites - check it out before you set out on a long journey.

RAC Travel - another good source of up to date travel news online.

AA Route Planner - one of the best online route planners, and completely free!

ViaMichelin Route Planner - Another good route planner from tire manufacturer Michelin - and it's free.

eVan Insurance - Affordable van insurance online from eVan.

AA Breakdown - just in case, although most rental vans come with breakdown cover.


Other Useful Links

Companies that specialise in providing packaging materials - including in bulk quantities:

Boxes 4 Less - UK Supplier of Cardboard Boxes, Cardboard Wardrobes, Cardboard Box Packs and other Packing Materials. Buy Online, and get NEXT DAY nationwide delivery. Save upto 25% on our discounted Box Packs.

Cardboard boxes for removal, storage, packing and archive from Cartons Direct

Packaging supply UK - Boxes and Bubbles


Removal companies' websites:

Over's InternationalOver's International - House Removals, Shipping and Storage Solutions. Established 1857, we offer a full range of services both in the UK, Europe and Internationally. Fully trained staff, Quality Packing Materials, Full Liability Cover. Big Discounts on Storage removals! We will NOT be beaten on price! Visit our Website at www.overs.co.uk or FREEPHONE 0800 243433.

Elephant Removals, Moving Company, Relocation Services, Storage, Household & Office - Movers & Packers, Removal company UK, Relocation specialist & Worldwide moving company offers: Free Estimate, 30% Discount, Single Item, House, Flat or Office, Packing Materials or Services, Fully Insured, Storage / Warehouse, 7 Days, Short Notice, No Problems, Apply Online & Save Extra 10%.


Online directories providing lists of local businesses across the UK:

We are listed in the DirectGlasgow.co.uk business directory, the biggest Glasgow Business Directory online.

Coach Hire - The UK's number one coach hire booking agent. If you need coach hire in London or anywhere in the UK get intouch with Just Coach Hire.

Shopping5.com - links to shopping directory resources and information websites.

Van UK | Links | Forum - Van UK Links, Information and Forum

LookDirectory.com - links to Look Directory resources and information websites.

London Directory

UK Motoring Directory - The home of British motoring.

Loadup Freight Exchange


Links to useful resources for finding accommodation and local information in different areas of the UK:

London University Student Forums - London University Student Website.

UK Student Directory.

Newport Pagnell - A site about Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire.

OX18 Villages - Visit the villages in the ox18 postal region of Oxfordshire England.

MotorhomeHolidaySwap.com - Have fantastic holidays worldwide by simply exchanging vehicles. Register now.

Edinburgh City Centre Hotels - Edinburgh City Centre Hotels offers great rates on over 50 hotels near Edinburgh City Centre.

Futurist Theatre - Welcome to the Futurist Theatre, the home of good entertainment in Scarborough.

Welcome to Portsmouth - A wide range of information and resources for the Portsmouth area, for both visitors and residents alike. History, Attractions, Football, Hotels, Education and much more.

Worcester - An Ancient English City with a Modern Outlook

Northumberland Tourist Guide - Northumberland Tourist Guide is a prime source of reference for tourism in Northumberland and is an indispensable guide for any tourist

Welcome to sarfend.co.uk - This site contains information on the seaside town on Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in the UK.

Guildford - Information Site

Abergavenny - Gateway to Wales - Abergavenny Tourist Guide

Find Flats in London - London Renting - Find Flats, Rooms, Houses, B&Bs and Hotels to Rent in London.

LandlordZONE?

Student Accommodation - Student Accommodation Forum, blogs, articles, TV channel, Maps

HantswebHantsweb - Hampshire County Council's web site for Hampshire, England

Car Rental New York - Americacarrental.com serve all major US car rental destinations, whether New York City or Nevada, Florida or San Francisco.


Links to useful resources for finding property and moving abroad using a hire van:

Easy Expat - International Relocation.

Spanish Villas | Holiday Villas | Spanish Villas for sale.


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