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Tyre Safety This Autumn and Winter: Why Tread Depth Matters

As autumn turns to winter, the weather can make driving conditions increasingly challenging. Heavy rain, standing water, wet leaves, fog and icy roads all demand extra care behind the wheel. One of the most important things you can do to prepare your car for the colder months is to check your tyres and ensure they meet the legal requirements. At…

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Golds Electric Vans: Reducing Our Dependence on Diesel

The future of commercial transport is changing, and our electric vans are playing a key role in reducing our reliance on diesel-powered vehicles. For businesses that depend on vans every day, switching to electric offers an opportunity to reduce tailpipe emissions, improve local air quality, and potentially lower running and maintenance costs. Why we are investing in  electric vans? Reduced…

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Autumn Car Maintenance: Get Your Vehicle Ready for the Changing Weather

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…

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What makes the Ford Transit the most popular van in the UK

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…

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Are Electric Vans any Good

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….

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Save this Summer

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…

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Jumping for Alzheimers Charity

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…

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Forecourt Refurb Completed

Finally, after what has been a challenging few months managing customer parking and the storage of our rental vans, we’re delighted to announce that the forecourt refurbishment at our Cannock branch is now complete. The project included the installation of brand-new pump lines along with upgraded high-speed internet connections to improve both efficiency and day-to-day operations across the site. By…

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Charity Jump for Alzheimers Research UK

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…

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New Vehicle to our Fleet

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…

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