Yes, we know! We have had one or two people asking why we are talking about Luton van hire in Leeds. Surely that should be in Luton. You wouldn’t be talking about Leeds van hire in Luton, would you?

To add further to the confusion, we are T G Commercials Self Drive, and we are based in Rotherham! Not Luton. And not Leeds.

It is actually very simple. A Luton Van is one that was originally made in Luton, Bedfordshire, by the Bedford Vehicles Company, that was based in Luton (rather than Bedford!). The box vans they manufactured went on to become extensively used in World War II by the British military. Because of their payload, they are ideal for use by removal and delivery companies, clearance services, and more, thanks to their size.

Luton box vans have several distinguishing features, not the least of which is the peak over the driver’s cab, which is perfect for putting small items in and securing them.

Tail Lift

Luton vans also have things such as a tail lift which is ideal for loading and unloading heavy and bulky items, and a roller shutter door to access the load area. They have a lightweight chassis that uses strong reinforced plastic / fibreglass. In addition, there is a comfortable cabin that seats three, and a large windscreen and wing mirrors for great visibility. Actually, as we have mentioned before, it is the same van that is used by the auctioneer in The Yorkshire Auction House on TV. He’s a smart cookie!

For all these reasons, our Luton box vans are one of the most widely sought after by our customers, which is why we make sure to have a lot of them in our fleet. That means that we always have one or two available, even at short notice. So, if you need Luton van hire in Leeds, we are only a quick trip down the M1.

Many of our customers use a Luton van in order to move home. Removal companies are very expensive, and it can save a small fortune if you should choose to move yourself with the help of a couple of friends or family members. Even if you have a fairly big home, you can move everything in two or three trips over a weekend when you choose a Luton van. It makes a lot of sense.