My mate is moving house soon and wants me to drive the van which we will have to hire?

Question

I was disqualified for 12 months 4 years ago - does anyone know if this will stop me hiring a vehicle? Cheers (UK question)

Rowdy - stop being a d!ck, its called Yahoo answers so one can get answers on things.

Answer 1

no you will be ok. what you may find is that your deposit is higher than normall due to the ban but you obviously get it back when you return the van in the same condition it went out.some hire companies can be difficult about the nature of the van so check before you rent save you alot of hardship.

Answer 2

Doubt it, the normal criteria for hiring a vehicle is that youve held a license for 2 years, and thats about it. Most big companies couldnt care less about anything else as their insurance policies cover pretty much everything anyway.
Youd have to check the print on the contract you sign but I doubt there'd be anything stopping you. Id think at most there will be a tiny extra charge, to "cover administration" which is just another way of getting money off you.

Answer 3

hi its difficult to say without knowing what you were banned for if it was drink drive conviction then it may be an influencing factor some insurances policy's especially fleet car policys like hire company's use will be reluctant but i would certainly mention this when you go to the hire car facility you maybe ok be interested to hear how you get on keep us posted good luck hope the move goes smoothly ps is there a particular reason your mate can't drive the van

Answer 4

If you are licensed to operate a motor vehicle and insured you are good to go.

Answer 5

Just a wild, crazy idea, maybe, but have you thought of asking the hire company?

Answer 6

I would doubt it, you've paid your dues ,and learned your lesson. If you have your license now, they really can't discriminate against you. I assume your record is clear now.

Good luck