From 30th September 2016, a commercial vehicle permit will be required when using a vehicle rented from us to transport waste to the RE3 recycling centres in Reading and Bracknell. Depending on where you live in the RE3 area, instructions on how to obtain a permit can be found here: Bracknell Forest http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/householdwastedisposalsites [...]
Yesterday was a sad day in the Rabbits Vehicle Hire history, as we said goodbye to long serving member of staff Peter Fox, who at the age of 65 is retiring. Pete joined Rabbits in 2005 from another rental firm and quickly became a popular member of staff with colleague and customers alike. He is looking [...]
As you may be aware, from Monday 8th June 2015, the paper counterpart for the UK driving licence was abolished From this date, if you are looking to hire from us using our insurance , the following procedure will apply: Before coming into our depot or before the vehicle is delivered to you… 21 days [...]
Rabbits Vehicle Hire are proud to have recently assisted the Royal British Legion with transportation for their Poppy Sculpture. The Luton provided was used to transport the sculpture to the British Shopping Centre Council Conference in Cardiff. The Poppy Sculpture was launched in 2014 for the centenary of the 1st World War, both as an [...]
On 1st October 2014 new legislation came into force, which meant that it is now no longer a legal requirement for a paper tax disc to be displayed on a vehicle windscreen. Therefore, it is likely that the vehicle we deliver to you may not have a tax disc inside. Please rest assured however that [...]
Rabbits Vehicle Hire Ltd. was formed in 1989 by Graham Dore and Kevin Rapson as a local company to meet the self drive hire needs of the Reading area. Since then the Company has expanded and with our dedicated team of rental operatives, we now cover and deliver to the whole of the Thames Valley and beyond.
Our fleet has grown from 8 vehicles in 1989 to a total of 350, ranging in size from small economical cars through to Executive cars, People Carriers and Four Wheel Drive vehicles.
We also cater for the commercial vehicle market and are able to supply a full range of vans, Lutons, 7.5 tonne trucks, dropsides, tippers, caged tippers and refrigerated vans.
The success of Rabbits Vehicle Hire has been achieved by our friendly and efficient staff offering a professional service using the latest model of vehicle. We are always on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have.