Helpful guides
and van hire tips.

Which van to hire for your move, how to pack it so everything fits, and how to use a tail lift without straining your back. A straightforward guide from Hirus.

Some car licences cover a 7.5 tonne lorry and some do not. Hirus explains category C1, how to check yours in a minute, and the alternatives if you do not have it.

Four things to have with you when you collect a van from Hirus, plus what happens at the desk and how the deposit works on the day.

A straightforward guide to every van in the Hirus fleet, what each one is built for, and how to choose the right size first time.

Hirus requires a DVLA check code from every driver before collection. This guide explains what it is, why we need it, and how to get one in a couple of minutes.