Vehicle Hire Information

Driver Requirements

Devon vehicle hire specialists, To An Fro are based in Honiton but offer a hire service for a variety of vehicles including vans, minibuses and lorries for people throughout the East Devon area.

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Drivers Insurance and Age Restrictions

We require a minimum 12 months full licence for all UK rental contracts
Full 24 months licence for non-UK contracts
Drivers must be over 21 and under 76
Minibus and 7.5 Ton Truck drivers must be over 25

Hiring our vehicles...

If you are wishing to hire one of our vehicles the driver must present us with a full, current and valid driving license for the vehicle hire. If a valid license is not provided then vehicle hire will be refused. While using our hire vehicle we advise that you keep your license with you.

As well as the drivers license we request two additional forms of identification. If you wish to check what documents we accept please get in touch.

On some vehicles we take a deposit on booking. Otherwise a deposit of at least £100.00 is required in addition to the estimated rental charge when the vehicle is collected. The deposit for the vehicle will be fully refunded upon the safe return of our vehicle when returned within the stated hire period.

GB Driving Licence Checking Procedure

You may check your licence yourself online no more than 72 hours in advance OR check at the rental office when you collect your vehicle.

This will add a few minutes to the normal procedure so please allow time for this to be done.

This is essential for Rental Companies to do in order to comply with the Insurance Companies Rules.

To check you will need your Driving Licence, National Insurance Number and Post Code.

First go to this web site address:- https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

Log in with the full 16 digit driver number, National Insurance Number and Postcode.

Then choose to SHARE the driving licence information, this page can be printed as well. If you cannot print - no problem - BUT make sure you bring the SHARE code to the rental office along with the licence and your ID. NB note the share code is case sensitive.

All GB Drivers Must Do This

On arrival at site the renting location will enter the SHARE code that you the driver(s) have been given. This will be printed and retained (on ONE page) all of the drivers information. The rental company has to have this information for their Insurance Company.

There is also another option for GB customers who have trouble on the web checking their own licence or who don't know their National Insurance number. If GB licence holders cannot generate a code online then you can call 0300 083 0013 (national rate from a land line) and DVLA will provide you with a SHARE code. Monday to Friday 8.00am to 7pm, Saturday 8.00am to 2pm. National Insurance number NOT needed.

Alternatively you can call DVLA on 0300 790 6801 (national rate from a land line) and leave permission for your driving record to be checked verbally by a nominated person or organisation. You have to go through 3 levels of options which are 1 - 4 - 2. This permission is valid for 7 days. Monday to Friday 8.00am to 7pm, Saturday 8.00am to 2pm. National Insurance number NOT needed. The nominated site who needs the information then calls DVLA, states who they are and that there is a verbal message allowing them the information. DVLA will then give the details the site needs (entitlements and endorsements).

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