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The national speed limit sign does not mean the same thing for every van. If you hire or buy without checking the vehicle's weight and body type, average-speed cameras can turn a normal week's work into a fine through the post.
Van hire excess is not the same as the final bill, and the gap between the two catches out plenty of UK drivers. Here is where damage charges come from, when extra protection is worth paying for, and how to build a paper trail that stands up when you dispute a bill.
A day hire can be perfect for one job and a money pit for a busy diary. Here is the real-world maths for UK trades in 2026, from half-day tip runs to full-time site work.