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Friday, September 25th, 2026

As summer draws to a close, now is the ideal time to prepare your car for autumn and the colder, wetter conditions ahead. Shorter days, heavy rain and falling temperatures can all put additional demands on your vehicle, so a few simple checks now could help prevent problems later. Check Your Tyres Your tyres are one of the most important…

Monday, September 7th, 2026

The Ford Transit is the most popular van in the UK because it combines unmatched versatility car like driving dynamics and a legacy of reliability spanning over 60 years Key Reasons for Popularity Unmatched Versatility: Available in hundreds of configurations—including panel vans, double-cab-in-vans, kombis, and chassis cabs—it adapts seamlessly to almost any trade or fleet requirement. Car-Like Driving Experience: Modern…

Friday, August 14th, 2026

Yes, electric vans are generally very reliable mechanically because they have fewer moving parts, no oil changes, and less wear on brakes. However, their practical reliability depends heavily on your daily mileage and access to charging. Mechanical Reliability Fewer parts: No clutches, gears, exhausts, or oil systems to break down. Less maintenance: Less frequent servicing needed compared to diesel vans….

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Why Golds Car and Van Hire Is the Smart Choice for Vehicle Rental When it comes to hiring a reliable car or van, finding a company that offers excellent vehicles, competitive prices, and outstanding customer service can make all the difference. That’s exactly why so many customers continue to choose Golds Car and Van Hire. Modern, Reliable Vehicles Golds Car…

Monday, June 1st, 2026

Company Director Alison made her debut parachute jump in aid of Alzheimers Society on 31st May and in the process raised £2395. Add that to the figure raised at the recent live bands event she organised last month and the total is well over £3000. Well done Alison and thank you everyone who donated to this charity which is one…

Monday, April 13th, 2026

On 26th May Gold’s company Director Alison is participating in a tandem skydive in aid of Alzheimers Research UK. It’s a charity close to her heart as this illness has effected close family members. She has also organised a charity evening to be held at the Churchill Vic Hednesford  on Saturday 25th April with local bands playing and all proceeds…

Friday, April 10th, 2026

Introducing our newest vehicle to our car and van hire division – The Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid delivers reduced emissions without compromising any of the features that make Transit Custom Britain’s favourite commercial vehicle. From 5.8 cubic metres of loadspace, the van can effortlessly carry standard 8’ x 4’ boards or three euro pallets flat on the floor. When journeys…

Saturday, April 7th, 2018

To make contacting us even easier, we have installed “live chat” on all of the Golds web sites. This will open a window on any page you need to visit so that the answers to your questions are always in view. During office hours you will have instant access to our customer service agents who will be able to give…

Friday, March 2nd, 2018

It’s quite possible that many people have never driven in snow before so, for those of you that haven’t or for those of you that need a refresher, lets have a look at some advice. Be prepared for every thing that could go wrong by ensuring that your car has: Demisting pad. Torch (with spare battery or even a wind up torch) Hi-visibility…

Thursday, February 8th, 2018

You may have seen on our web site that we offer diagnostic services. Ever wonder what that involves… If so, read on. Some vehicle faults need to be traced by connecting a dedicated “diagnostic computer” to you cars Engine Management Unit, or EMU for short. What is an EMU? The Engine Management Unit is often described as the nerve centre…