Hertz launches two new Van Supersites in the UK to meet flexible fleet hire demand
- Supersites in Glasgow and West Thurrock increase Hertz's commercial rental capacity enabling further growth
LONDON, Feb. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) is expanding its van rental network in Britain as it launches two new Van Supersites in Glasgow and West Thurrock to meet rising demand for flexible long-term rental. The new locations take the total number of Hertz van supersites in the UK to 20, boosting Hertz's van rental capacity, creating dozens of new jobs and enabling further development within the division, which last year grew 26%.
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Both Hertz's Van Supersites boast a wide range of vehicles from small, medium and large vans to tippers and minibuses. Customers renting vehicles from these locations will also have access to a range of benefits; such as dedicated onsite commercial vehicle experts, service and maintenance support, and livery and wrapping services. Additionally, Hertz 24/7 by the hour, around the clock van rental is available from both supersites, proving businesses with further flexibility and convenience.
"We're keeping Britain on the move," said Neil Cunningham, General Manager, Hertz UK. "Our flexible van rental service helps customers focus on growing their businesses efficiently by removing the financial commitment of purchasing a fleet and by saving them the administrative headache of insurance, breakdown cover, maintenance, servicing, and road tax. We're seeing an increasing number of businesses opting for commercial vehicle rental as an alternative to ownership."
Hertz provides a full maintenance service in line with the vehicle manufacturers' recommendations and a 24/7/365 recovery and breakdown service to get customers back on the move quickly, through roadside repair or vehicle replacement.
The Glasgow and West Thurrock locations are strategically positioned close to key motorways to serve the west coast of Scotland, and London and the south east of England respectively. Both occupy sites of around 1.5 acres, incorporating warehouses, workshops, and office space. West Thurrock – just off the M25 to the east of the capital – has a total capacity of 1,300 vans, while the Supersite in Glasgow has space for more than 1,000 vans.
The range available at Hertz's Van Supersites in Glasgow and West Thurrock includes small vans such as the Fiat Fiorino, Fiat Doblo and Volkswagen Caddy, as well as medium vans such as Ford Transit Custom, Vauxhall Vivaro and Volkswagen Transporter.
For larger loads, customers can opt for the Ford Transit LWB and ELWB, Mercedes Sprinter, Fiat Ducato and Vauxhall Movano vans. Box vans such as the Ford Transit Luton, curtain siders, single and crew cab tippers, and drop siders are also available, as are 9 and 17-seat minibuses, and double or single cab 4x4s.
Hertz provides ultimate flexibility as there are no fixed hire periods or penalties for early returns, with the option for customers to change, increase or reduce their fleet according to their business needs.
Its comprehensive service also lets customers improve their operating standards by helping them become accredited members of the Freight Transport Association's (FTA) Van Excellence Scheme.
ABOUT HERTZ
Hertz operates the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly car rental brands in more than 11,000 corporate and licensee locations throughout 140 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental company with more than 1,700 airport locations in the U.S. and more than 1,300 airport locations internationally. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, Carfirmations, Mobile Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline, Dream, Family, Fun, Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business and sells vehicles through its Rent2Buy program. The company also owns Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), one of the largest equipment rental businesses with more than 355 locations worldwide offering a diverse line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. HERC primarily serves the construction, industrial, oil, gas, entertainment and government sectors. For more information about Hertz, visit: www.hertz.com.
Hertz Press Contact
Evelin Imperatrice
Hertz International
T: +44 1895 553 695
E: eimperatrice@hertz.com
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