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11:30 AM 6th May 2022
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U-Drive Searches For Charities And Those In Need In Lancashire To Support With 40 Days Of Free Vehicle Hire

 
U-Drive is celebrating its 40th anniversary by offering 40 days of free hire to support charities and those in need in the Lancashire.

The vehicle rental company is on the search for charitable causes in the local community to support by offering the chance of free vehicle hire.

Those looking to take advantage of the free hire should apply at www.u-drive.co.uk/40daysoffreehire stating their name, charitable cause, contact details, vehicle required and the reason why they would benefit from the offer. Entries are now open and will close on Tuesday 31st May.

Mark Hamblin
Mark Hamblin
Mark Hamblin, Director at U-Drive, said: “We’re excited to be entering our 40th year of providing the best solution in vehicle hire and delighted to be able to offer 40 days of free hire to charitable causes in the North West.

“During the past 40 years we have been committed to helping those in need with the support of vehicle hire. This year we’re going one step further by launching a country wide search for charities and good causes that are looking to take advantage of free vehicle hire.”


U-Drive has several different types of vehicle available in the free hire campaign including 9-Seat MPV, 17-Seat Minibus, Short Wheel Base Van, Long Wheel Base High Top Van, Extra Long Wheel Base High Cube Van and Luton with Tail lift.

The family-run business that launched in 1982 has gone from strength to strength in recent years with the business recently expanding and investing more than £10M into a new business hub in the North West.

Offering a 'one stop shop' for corporate and consumer users, U-Drive aims to supply customers throughout with a wide range of high-quality cars, light commercial and specialist vehicles.

In addition to these services, U-Drive also offers in-house facilities to fit vehicle accessories such as beacons, racking and towbars, 24/7 national breakdown and recovery support, mobile service units available to minimise customer down time and strategically located maintenance partners for additional support.

U-Drive is currently based in ten locations in the UK, with branches in Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Poole, Salisbury and Southampton, vehicle delivery hubs in Dorchester and Fareham and the head office in Poole.