20 Feb 2024

What Do You Need to Rent a Van?

Moving house, rearranging the garden or for work purposes, there are many reasons why you might need to rent a van. But...


20 Feb 2024

What to Do if Your Rental Vehicle Breaks Down

Any vehicle can break down, even a new one and it’s never ideal. If you’re renting one to move house or on a...


22 Jan 2024

Dashboard Lights and Their Meanings

We’ve all been there, driving along and a new light pops up on the dashboard. It’s quite often the vehicle...


22 Jan 2024

How to Stay Safe When Driving in the Winter Months

Here at Skipton Self Drive, we hire out cars and vans all year round, come rain or shine. With that in mind, we want to...


07 Dec 2023

How to Drive a Fully Loaded Hire Van

If you’ve only ever driven a car before, getting behind the wheel of a van can take a little bit of getting used...


11 Nov 2023

Do You Know Your Road Markings?

At Skipton Self Drive we want you to be as protected as possible when you’re out on the roads in one of our...


20 Oct 2023

The Top 5 Reasons Why People Hire Our Cars and Vans

“‘Oh, we never thought of hiring a vehicle for that!’” This is one of the most common things...


15 Sep 2023

Everything you Need to Know About Smart Motorways

Smart motorways certainly divide opinion among drivers and government ministers. With the first smart motorway trialled...


18 Aug 2023

All you need to know about Clean Air Zones

Clean Air Zones (CAZs) have become a significant initiative in the UK to combat air pollution and improve air quality in...


19 Jul 2023

Van Hire for Business: The Practical Business Benefits

A van breaking down or needing to go in for repair can be a massive inconvenience for your business. With the cost of...


20 Jun 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Van

Renting a van can be a practical and cost-effective solution for various needs, whether it's moving to a new home,...


19 May 2023

The Best Walking Challenges to Take On This Summer

Walking challenges are an excellent way to explore the UK's beautiful landscapes while getting fit and spending...


17 Apr 2023

What You Need to Know About Vehicle Hire

When it comes to hiring a van, not every company makes it easy and clear, so we’ve put together some of the most...


17 Mar 2023

Our Tips on How to Become an Eco-Friendly Driver

Rising temperatures across the planet are a concern for all of us. Thankfully, there is something each of us can do as...


17 Feb 2023

Highway Code Rulings You May Not Be Aware Of

2022 saw one of the largest updates to the Highway Code there has been in recent years. With 3 new headings of rules,...


18 Jan 2023

How to Load a Van Efficiently to Save Space

  So, you’re finally ready to move house! You’ve collected the keys, signed your new tenancy or...


13 Dec 2022

Top 10 Winter Driving Tips

Now that we’re stepping into winter, it is ever more vital to be conscious about driving safely as weather...


15 Nov 2022

The Ultimate Guide to a Stress-free DIY House Move

When it comes to moving home, the process of moving day can be a very stressful experience. And when you add in removal...


17 Jun 2022

Our Complaints Procedure

Complaints procedure for Customers We aim to provide a very high standard of service to every client. It is important...


11 May 2022

Van Driving Tips

In the UK, as soon as you have passed your driving test you can get behind the wheel of a van up to 3.5 tonnes. For...


06 May 2022

Longer Term Hires

We offer competitive longer term rentals, contract hire and leasing. Please contact our office for more detail.


29 Apr 2022

Key Drop Box

Vehicles can be returned around the clock - as long as it's within the agreed rental period. Just return the...


19 Apr 2022

Important information about your driving licence

On Monday 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart of the driving licence will be abolished by the DVLA, and will no longer...


12 Apr 2022

Discounted Weekend Rate

Collect your vehicle at 17:30 Friday and return anytime before 08:00 Monday for the same price of a 48 hour...


01 Apr 2022

Pick Up & Drop Off Service

We are based in Skipton town centre, so we're in easy reach of all transport links. After picking you up...


25 Mar 2022

Open 7 days

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30, Saturday 08:00 - 12.00, Sunday 08.30 - 11.00 Vehicles are available for collection...