Read the latest news from Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental, including the latest developments in the car hire industry, new car launches, features and reviews, as well as the latest news from the UK events, travel and tourism markets, and changes to legislation.
Published on 12 April 2016
Stunning views, fresh tarmac and blazing sunshine – what else do you need for an epic road trip? Scotland’s answer to Route 66 was unveiled in 2015 – and it’s called the North Coast 500. Remember its name.
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Published on 22 March 2016
Driving is hard enough on its own, but what if you find yourself driving in a country where you will be fined if there is a gorilla in the backseat of you car (as in Massachusetts) or where you are obliged to have windscreen wipers even if you don’t have a windscreen (like in Luxembourg). And these weird laws are just the beginning…
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Published on 18 March 2016
If you are hiring a car for the first time the experience can be a bit confusing. However hiring from us is pretty straightforward. We thought we’d make it even easier – by outlining some things you need to consider before and after you hire a vehicle.
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Published on 11 March 2016
We caught up with Celtic Legend, a small to medium, incoming travel operator in Scotland to chat to the owner, Willie Wallace, on what he loves about Scotland and to find out why he thinks so many people visit Scotland again and again.
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Published on 17 February 2016
The Glasgow Film Festival is approaching quickly and excitement is increasing – and no wonder, since Scotland has been the chosen location for some of the most popular films so many times. And we haven’t even mentioned Braveheart….
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Published on 05 February 2016
Every year, road accidents claim the lives of millions of people all over the world. According to government reports, in 2013 the number of accident casualties in the UK accounted for 2.3% of the population (Mais, 2014). In recent years, scholars carrying out academic and empirical studies of driving have started to distinguish between not only certain driving behaviours and habits, but also styles of driving. In hopes that this will help isolate certain dangerous driving styles and address them, researchers have studied drivers and their habits for the last two decades. We’ve conceptualised the four styles of driving by scholars Taubman-Ben-Ari and colleagues (2012).
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Published on 04 February 2016
Attention all caravan lovers! It’s never too early to start thinking about the spring and summer holidays, especially true if you happen to be a caravan owner. Even if you don’t own a caravan, it might be time to start thinking about the freedoms you could enjoy if you owned one. Make sure to pop in to the SECC for the Scottish Caravan Motorhome and Holiday home show to check the caravans out… and daydream a little of hitting the open road. The show kicks off on Thursday 4th February and is open until Sunday 7th so don’t let Storm Henry deter you from making a trip down to the waterfront to explore.
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Published on 29 January 2016
Famous for its canals and brewing history, the town of Burton upon Trent has much to offer visitors on a jaunt to the Midlands. With a bustling, canal-side marina, idyllic Stapenhill Gardens and the National Brewery Centre, Burton is a great place to explore. Historically, Burton was established around 1200 as a monastery, developing over the years into a market town. Here are some of its highlights…
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Published on 06 January 2016
During the winter, it is very likely that at some point you will have to drive in the dark. Factor in some snow and ice, and you’re certain to have a potentially dangerous driving situation. We are looking out for you and we’ve collated our best tips for driving through dark and difficult conditions – just read on.
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Published on 16 September 2015
Congratulations - you’ve powered through the practice, triumphed over the theory and now you’ve finally passed your driving test. You can officially get out onto the road on your own. So where do you want to go first?
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Published on 01 September 2015
So you have passed your theory test and know your highway code, but the task is still ahead to actually pass your practical driving test.
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Published on 27 July 2015
If you’re hiring a car to take on a golfing trip you can never be too sure if you will be able to fit in all of your kit.
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Published on 16 July 2015
Known as ‘The Great Border City’, Carlisle is most commonly recognised for its ideal location between Scotland and England, if not necessarily for its tourist hot spots. However, Carlisle is bursting with great activities and beautiful scenery, so we’ve hand-picked the top five things to do and see in Carlisle.
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Published on 10 July 2015
Moving house is a bittersweet thing- it’s exciting, but also one of the most stressful experiences you can go through. Packing up all your belongings and furniture leaves you wondering: do I really have that much stuff?
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Published on 06 July 2015
So you’ve finally taken the time off work and decided to rent a car for that special trip. If this is your first time hiring a vehicle, you might want to do some planning beforehand. Renting is really simple, however there are a few things you need to consider – and for your convenience, we have prepared this neat checklist. Grab a pen and start checking!
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Published on 03 July 2015
Surprisingly (or maybe not?) car rental has been around for more than a century! As soon as cars were introduced to the public, clever entrepreneurs identified a growing demand for renting. However, before Karl Benz and Wilhelm Maybach invented the modern car as we know it, people would still rent out horses and carriages. Even in ancient Rome, chariots were rented.
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Published on 13 May 2015
Earlier in the year we published an article detailing how the DVLA had planned to abolish the paper part of the driving licence. We now have further information regarding how this new law will have an impact on Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental customers.
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Published on 26 August 2014
Do you know about the important change of legislation that will affect the service we provide to you?
In 2013, the Government announced that it planned to change the law in an effort to reduce tax administration costs. From 1st October 2014, the law is changing and the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on any vehicle.
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Published on 10 September 2012
A ‘little gem’ of forest and ancient woodland near Loch Ness is being billed as an even more perfect spot for a bit of quiet recreation and relaxation thanks to a new 10km walking route.
Craigmonie and Balmacaan woods near Drumnadrochit have been the focus of a partnership project involving Forestry Commission Scotland (which owns Craigmonie), Woodland Trust Scotland (which owns Balmacaan) and the Craigmonie Woodland Association.