VMS News

Special Offer NOW on Electric Welfare Vans!

Interested in going greener? Benefit from our offer on electric welfare vans. All vans come equipped as standard with a microwave, water boiler,...

Additional refrigerated vehicles head to GSG Ltd

Great news this week as we announce that a further 40 temperature-controlled Maxus eDeliver 3s are heading to our longstanding customer Global Service...

150 new Maxus T90EVs joining our rental & contract hire fleet

150 Maxus T90EVs will be joining our fleet in Q1 of 2023, fancy getting your hands on them? These exciting vehicles have a battery pack capacity of...

New vehicles for Campbells Prime Meat

We are very excited to announce that we have recently delivered three newly-converted Ford Transit vans to our longstanding...

VMS at the ITT Hub

Earlier this week we were on-site at the Coldchain Hub by TS&D, part of the ITT Hub which took place at Farnborough International showcasing our...

How to Maximise your fuel efficiency

Did you know that the average driver in their lifetime spends over £56,000 on fuel? This eye-watering number comes from a poll of 2,000...

Continuing to drive EV investment

VMS Vehicle Hire are adding yet more electric vehicles to their hire fleet stock. Taking a step away from the usual, and following the success of...

New Bridgend Location

You may have seen through our social media posts over the past couple of months that we have been working on opening a new location in Bridgend....

Not an off-the-shelf solution

Whilst the majority of us were being asked to stay at home, there was a huge increase in demand this year for vehicles and drivers across a number of...

Is Your Vehicle Winter Ready?

Hopefully you've already seen our Ultimate Winter Travel Checklist - here's one for your vehicle! Check your tyre tread The UK...

Ultimate Winter Travel Check List

Whether you drive a small hatchback, large 4x4 or 7.5-tonne truck, drive for work, to work or just use your car for the school run, our winter car...

COVID-19 Contingency Plan

VMS Holdings Group Announcement VMS (Fleet Management) Ltd, VMS (Refrigeration) Ltd, Western Truck Rental Ltd, VMS Vehicle Hire. Group Planning...

Southwest-based Western Truck Rental acquired by VMS Fleet Management Ltd

As part of VMS Fleet Management Ltd’s expansion, the business has today acquired southwest-based rental, contract hire and sales business...

What size vehicle can I hire and drive with a standard driving license?

Knowing what size vehicle you can hire with a standard driving license can be a minefield. Especially if you are looking at hiring more than just a...

Hire a fridge trailer | The benefits and uses

For many individuals and businesses, sometimes refrigerated van hire isn’t always the right choice. Choosing to hire a fridge trailer can be far...

Summer holiday car rental

The school summer holidays are fast approaching which means the long 6-week break will soon be upon us all! If your looking for a summer holiday car...

Benefits of renting a van

Whether you need a van for personal use, quick delivery or pickup or even if you operate a UK wide fleet of vehicles and need some additional support...

The history of the Land Rover Discovery

Join us as we look back over the history of the Land Rover Discovery. With over 25 years in the car industry, the Discovery really does have quite the...

Tips for driving a van for the first time

If you’ve never driven a van before, you’d be forgiven for a feeling a little apprehensive about getting on the road in a much larger...

ULEZ Results So Far

Since its implementation on the 8th April, many have said that the ULEZ zone has been more effective than hoped at deterring drivers with high...

Top Dual-Control Cars for Driving Instructors

VMS Vehicle Hire understands the importance of the right dual-control car when you need it most, which is why we only supply the top dual-control cars...

Best Easter Egg Hunts to Drive To

With the Easter break fast approaching, we thought we’d put a list together of some of the best Easter egg Hunts to drive to near one of our...

A Guide to Hiring a Tipper Truck

For those people, particularly in construction, who require a long or short term hire arrangement for a van or truck, one of the best vehicles on the...

Business Trip Car Hire Tips

As with all businesses, many of us will need to travel at some point for work. But, no matter the reason for needing to travel, what is important to...

Ultra Low Emission Zone: ULEZ IS COMING - Are you prepared?

Air quality is something of a hot topic these days. To help improve the quality of the air, an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be coming into...

The History of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a van that has really set the pace and tone for large vans. And as such, their innovative concept, quality and high...

Top 5 questions when choosing a refrigerated van

Family Fun in Sunderland!

Are you looking for some family fun in Sunderland this Christmas? Look no further! We’ve done the research to make getting out with...

The Best Ways to Transport a Christmas Tree by Van and Car

It’s the most wonderful time of the year which can only mean one thing… it’s time to get that Christmas tree! Read our tips for the...

Top 10 Safest Cars in 2018

The Euro NCAP five-star rating system aims to assist individuals, families and businesses in finding the safest car they can which meets their...

The benefits of taking your test-drive in a hire car before buying

Purchasing a car can be a long process. Researching can be tedious and even then, everything can change when you actually get in the vehicle! We...

The best way to pack and unload a moving van

So, you’ve found the house of your dreams. Your old home is filled with boxes floor to ceiling, and all that flat-pack furniture that you once...

Our top tips for avoiding back pain in the car!

If you’re someone that suffers from back pain in the car, you’re not the only one! In fact, 4 out of 5 of us suffer from it. And whilst...

Autumn Leaves | The best places to catch them fall this season!

When you think of the Autumn season, you instantly think of browns, pinks, oranges, yellows, ochres, olives and auburns, paths filled with crunchy...

VMS’s Top Local Tourist Attractions Near Us!

With Heritage Open Days taking place between the 13th and 16th September, and World Tourism Day on the horizon on the 27th September, we are...

These Are The New Driving Enforcements Added in 2018 You Need To Know About

Every year new driving enforcements are implemented. Not many people keep up to date with the new enforcement and can end up with a hefty fine. How...

Does listening to music make you an unsafe driver?

Driving along on a road trip across the country, whilst listening to your favourite music sounds like a magical experience, but did you know it might...

The best road trips in the South West

With the warm Summer weather taking over Great Britain, the time has come to explore the beauty a little closer to home! If you’re looking for a...

Useful Tips For A Successful Refrigerated Trailer Hire

With our industry leading 24/7 accident management and breakdown services and our modern and well-maintained fleet of vehicles, including Cars, Vans,...

The best road trips in the North East

With the warm Summer weather taking over Great Britain, the time has come to put the tyres to the test and hit the road. As most of us wish for...

Tamworth Branch Grand Opening

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our VMS Vehicle Hire branch in Tamworth this Friday 1st June from 8AM. With our industry...

10 Tips To Avoid Road Rage

Road rage is defined as a “sudden & violent anger provoked in a motorist by the actions of another driver”. In the UK, road rage has...

Essential Checklist For A Stress-Free Vehicle Hire

Renting a vehicle is a great and easy way to keep you moving, whether you are delivering goods, travelling with your family or looking to arrive...