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Changing Your Address on the V5C and How?

The vehicle V5C is your vehicle logbook – more or less your car’s passport. The DVLA tracks the registration details and vehicle tax history and tax class of each registered vehicle. It is basically the link between you and your vehicle, and proves your ownership to the authorities.

Being an official document means that the V5C contains the personal information of the vehicle’s legal owner. Other details that are described in the vehicle log book are related to the car itself – color, size, tax class, registration number and so on.

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?

There are certain conditions under which you as a registered keeper are required by law to inform DVLA and update your vehicle registrati...

The typical load space dimensions of commercial vehicles available in professional movers’ fleets across the UK vary from really small vans, to medium vans to large vans that can accommodate large-scale removals. Additionally, a crew van is ideal for transporting larger work teams while still accommodating tools and equipment. No matter whether you have a full household removal ahead of you, or you just need a couch moved from point A to point B across London, you need to be aware of the van sizes available for rent in your area, and which one will best fit the requirements of your project. In addition to parking arrangements and planning your removal properly, the van size has a direct effect on your budget as well...

Mobile speed camera vans are one of the ways that the authorities use for traffic enforcement to catch traffic violators. Adhering to the speed limit in the particular area you are driving in, is naturally, of paramount importance to guarantee your and everyone else’s on-the-road safety.

Every once in a while, as most of us know and do, you might find yourself caught speeding, whether due to empty roads – perfect for high-speed driving, a new powerful vehicle that you just want to test, or just not paying enough attention to the posted speed limit...

One of the biggest challenges when relocating from one house to another is how to pack glasses for moving in such a way that every single glass, plate, or other piece of kitchenware arrives at the new address in one piece. To ensure each glass is completely covered, wrap each glass individually with enough packing paper, ensuring a snug fit.

The job can be a little taunting, but at the same time, it is only natural that you would want to take care of it on your own. Professional packers might know the ins and outs of packing glasses and plates for transportation. However, yours might have sentimental value attached to them, thus prompting you to want to get the job done with your own two hands. Or, you might be looking to reduce the overall cost of your moving project by getting as muc...

Moving heavy boxes and bulky furniture is a part of every relocation. To ensure a smooth process, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with kinetic lifting techniques, which are designed to make lifting heavy objects more manageable and safer. The process comes with an increased risk of injury, and it is something you’d wish to avoid. Injuries from lifting objects of substantial weight are unpleasant and can have long-term effects on your health. Fortunately, if you use kinetic lifting and are careful, you will surely be able to move and load your boxes without hassle or strain on your body due to the heavy lifting.

What Is Kinetic Lifting of Heavy Objects

Kinetic lifting is one of the manual handling techniques that enable you to safely lift heavy objects without the risk of in...

Moving houses is a complicated endeavour and it often-times includes much more to plan, prepare for and do than one might expect. In addition to finding the right place to relocate to, arranging everything with your landlord, and hiring movers to help you with the physical relocation from point A to Point B, you will also need to take care of quite a lot of paperwork.

Managing what you are going to do with your council tax when moving houses is one of those things that people often forget they need to handle until the last moment...

No matter whether you are moving from a small one-bedroom apartment to another, or you are literally moving houses, planning your relocation is a complex task. There are a lot of factors to consider, cost being among the most important ones. 

You might want to enlist some friends to help you with the packing and moving. Or you will be compelled to hire a reputable man and van company to handle every single detail of the project. Both options come with their pros and cons. 

Or, you might want to explore a middle way. You and your family or friends might handle the packing and unpacking of your goods, and leave the loading and unloading of the van to the trained professionals. 

Is This Possible?

The short answer is yes – no reputable man and van company will refuse a simple lo...

If you ever have to move house, one of the first things you will think about is the cost of the move. In fact, price is one of the primary factors in a decision to choose a man with van removal company. However, not all removal companies price their jobs the same way, with some adding hidden charges or generally not being clear with how the company has got to their final number. Luckily, those types of companies are not that common, and with an understanding of what to expect, you can make sure you pick a reliable moving company. So, how should a removal company put their prices together?

The Hourly Based Service

One of the most popular ways for a man with a van company to put their prices together is on an hourly basis...

London is a city of opportunity. People move here from all over the world to chase their dreams, to study, or to start a family. However, for the uninitiated, not all of London is equal. Unfortunately, it can be best to avoid some specific areas altogether, where some areas are better suited for young professionals, and other places are best for seeing out retirement. The crime rate, transport links, amenities, and general vibe to the area will be all factors in your decision to move to the capital of the UK. Luckily, we at Get Man and Van know the city like the back of our hand and are here to help you make the right decision about where to move to if you are looking to live in London.

Richmond (For Those Who Want That Quintisential British Life)

You can find Richmond in south-...

Getting a new job, getting married, divorced, or the breakdown of a relationship can be pretty stressful times in a person’s life. But did you realise there’s one that potentially tops them all? Anyone who’s ever moved house before will confirm how stressful it can be. It might seem like a simple undertaking, but there’s so much to consider. 

It can be a very emotional time, and there are a zillion things you have to remember to do. If you’ve never moved house before, the following tips are priceless. And if you’ve moved several times before and would like to know how to make it less stressful, these tips might be invaluable.

1. Get the Help of Some Professionals

You can do it all yourself or call on your mate to be a helper, but nothing can match the benefits of calling ...