A hire van in winter needs a little more care than the same van in summer. Roads change quickly in the cold, and a large vehicle reacts more slowly than a car. Even so, a few simple habits make winter journeys far less stressful. If you rely on van hire in Warrington this season, start here.
Checks When You Collect a Hire Van in Winter
Before you pull away, find the heater, demister and wiper controls. Then make sure the windscreen, mirrors and windows are clear. Also, test the washers, because gritted roads coat the glass fast. Our post on what to bring when you collect your hire van covers the full routine.
Pack a Winter Kit
Keep a scraper and de-icer in the cab. In addition, carry a warm layer, water and a charged phone. That way, a delay is an inconvenience rather than a crisis.
Adjusting Your Driving
Slow down and leave a much bigger gap. On ice, stopping distances can be many times longer than normal. So, steer, brake and accelerate smoothly. Slow before corners, not in them. Uphill, keep a steady speed. Downhill, use a lower gear to control your pace.
Poor Visibility
Use dipped headlights in rain, sleet or fog, even by day. However, only use rear fog lights below 100 metres of visibility. Keep the demister running to stop the screen misting. Before you leave, check for Met Office weather warnings on your route.
Returning the Van
Walk round the van with our team when you return it. Road spray can hide marks on the lower panels, so look closely. Also, tell us about any warning lights or odd handling.
Book a Hire Van in Winter
We open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 4pm, with secure parking on site. Customers from Stockton Heath van hire and Frodsham van hire areas reach us easily. Call 01925 396 222, or use our contact us page.
