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Summer is often a time of change for University and College age students, as they either leave home for the first time or change their living arrangements. Sometimes the move is within the same neighbourhood, and sometimes it can be to a whole different city. Regardless, there are some things you can do to make it easier for yourself. 1. Schedule end/start lease dates as close as possible. This can be tricky to do, as most leases in New Zealand are a solid year. However it’s worth talking to your landlord to see if they can be flexible at all, but if not it’s always preferable to have overlap rather (read more)

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Furniture trailers are an easy way of increasing the storage space of your vehicle, whether the objects you’re storing are furniture or not. Covered and secure, they come in two sizes – luggage trailers and furniture trailers. Luggage trailers are designed for suitcases and other smaller objects, and are quite light and can be pulled by smaller cars. Furniture trailers are somewhat bigger and taller, ideal for basic furniture moving. With these you don’t need to hire an entire truck for just a smaller moving job, such as buying and selling individual pieces. While pretty much any vehicle of reasonable size can pull a trailer, it won’t necessarily feel the (read more)

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Hiring a family sized rental van is a great way to get the most out of your precious holiday time together. Having extra room gives you so much more freedom, for both yourself and your belongings. This extra space opens up a range of different day trip ideas that can be applied no matter where in the country your journey begins. The key is to start with a rental vehicle that will be not only spacious for luggage but comfortable for passengers too, and of course mechanically reliable to make sure you get there and back again. Some ideas for rental van day trips include: Lowering the back seats to (read more)

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Although it’s already been more than two years since the Canterbury earthquake that struck in 2011 and caused so much damage to both property and lives, many are still in the process of having their homes repaired.  Though this is often organised by the insurance companies involved, there are cases where people feel more comfortable opting out and taking matters into their own hands. To do this you need to be willing to do everything yourself, and this includes organising new accommodation and just as importantly, transporting your belongings into storage while you’re there using a Christchurch rental truck. This can be a daunting process as it’s so much more (read more)

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During summer, Dunedin benefits from long hours of sunshine thanks to it being the southernmost city in New Zealand. That means it’s the perfect time for day trips, allowing you to cover much greater distances in the time available. Pile up with friends and family in a Dunedin rental van to cut down on petrol and rental costs, and to share the hard work of driving. There are some fantastic locations nearby for you to explore. The location of the only Albatross colony on the mainland, the Taiaroa Head Albatross Centre is a charitable trust dedicating to protecting these special birds and promoting the welfare and awareness of the environment (read more)

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An Auckland rental van is the perfect way to get out of the city for a day and escape the heat with friends and family. Going as a group means you can save money on rental and petrol costs, as well as share the burden of driving. Pick up a rental van from one of our handy Auckland depots and make your way out to one of the following fantastic destinations. Auckland Road Trip Destinations Duder Regional Park is a large farm park beside the sea, offering spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf. There are a number of gentle and more strenuous walks you can do to fully explore the (read more)

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When planning a day trip, the rule of the more the merrier holds true and you can hire a rental van to help you put this into practice. Christchurch has a number of excellent destinations that suit a full day out during the summer, with fun activities for all ages and amazing scenery to see. Going as a group means you can save money on vehicle rental and petrol costs, as well as share the burden of driving. If you’re planning a Christchurch summer road trip pick up a rental van from our handy Christchurch depot and head for one of these absolutely unmissable locations: Christchurch Road Trip Destinations Though (read more)

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Operating a large vehicle such as a van or truck requires care and attention even in perfect conditions – with a heavier vehicle any slips can have much more destructive results. Although most people think of winter when it comes to road hazards, summer has its own set of difficulties that need to be paid attention to. In fact, because we assume it’s safe the danger can be that much greater. For anyone planning a long-term trip in a car or van during summer, here are some truck driving safety tips to be aware of: Morning and evening glare can reduce your visibility drastically. Throughout the day you should have (read more)

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We all love the idea of moving home. The excitement it can bring to move into a new house, put your own stamp on it, begin a new life and build new memories. However, there is one thing that we don’t all love (well, some of us might!) and that is the process of moving home. Packing boxes, organising your belongings and trying to organise everything you need to do. We have created a quick checklist of 10 things you should consider in preparing to move home: 1. Gather boxes and containers that you can use to store things away in. Label them with useful information that will help make (read more)

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Driving in New Zealand is a pretty stress-free affair as we have far less traffic on our roads than other developed countries, plus we also have spectacular scenery to make your journey much more enjoyable. On the flip side though, our rugged landscape and rapidly changing weather can catch out the most experienced drivers, and this is compounded when combined with driving larger and unfamiliar vehicles such as rental trucks. At USAVE we want our van and truck rental customers to have a great rental experience and as safety is a big priority for us we thought we’d share some truck driving safety tips. Our rental trucks, vans and minibuses (read more)

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