When seeing packing tutorials there is one constant no matter what you are transporting. This is of course the cardboard box. But why is the humble box made out of slightly stronger paper the best choice for transporting? There are other options: wood, plastic, even metal. Yet, cardboard beats them all in nearly every category, […]
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Driving at Night, some safety tips
Sep
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In 2017 the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) found that 40% of collisions happen at night. 20% of serious accidents on motorways happen because of someone falling asleep behind the wheel. However, sometimes it needs to happen. When transporting, after a long day of driving the best idea is to park up […]
The importance of walk around checks
Sep
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As a van driver you have a highly practical machine that doesn’t get the same level of checks as an HGV. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take car to make sure your van is in top condition. Making sure your van is suitable for work and long journeys should be a priority. This helps […]
Helping with the stress of moving
Sep
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We know that moving house can be a stressful and time consuming effort. Delivery Quote Compare offers a service that removes a lot of the issues when it comes to finding quotes from removal companies across the UK. We also have blog articles on multiple ways to plan and carry out transportation jobs. However stress […]
Cost of Vehicle fuel W/E 17/08/2018
Aug
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The cost of vehicle fuel fluctuates regularly, unfortunately it seems to go up more than down. The transporters placing bids on www.deliveryquotecompare.com are impacted by the cost of vehicle fuel directly affecting the cost per mile for collections and deliveries. Average Fuel Prices Petrol 129.9 Pence Per Litre (up 0.3p since last week) […]
Timing your collections and deliveries
Aug
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Transportation is, like many things, time sensitive. Say you’re a student moving out of halls, you can’t exactly hang about until you’re kicked out. Maybe you’re selling something, the buyer is going to want it sharpish. The importance of timing can’t be understated. It is in every step of using a transporter. 1 Putting an […]
Delivery Quote Compare: How to get more quotes
Aug
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Delivery Quote Compare allows customers easy access to transporters across the country. Because of this we get a lot of items put up for them to make quotes on. Following certain steps, you can get the highest number of quotes possible, and the best deal. Be flexible on timing: The basic overview of this […]
Some of this week’s collection and delivery quotes we’ve completed
Aug
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Lots of things get listed everyday through www.deliveryquotecompare.com everyday for collection and delivery, from toys to truck and pans to pianos, if you need it moving our rated transporters can help. Things we’ve moved this week Makita Mitre Saw Collection and Delivery Location: Gravesend to Derby 159 miles Quote accepted: £42 Bevan Funnell […]
Can I buy that eBay item? – collection and delivery
Jul
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Want to buy on eBay but the item is miles away – get transport quotes to make sure you’re getting a bargain fast quotes from real transporters and couriers eBay is the world’s car boot sale with anything from mopeds to mops and sofas to shirts, bargains can be had turning other people’s excess into […]
Grow your own – Get a greenhouse
Feb
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Despite the recent cold snaps and Siberian weather making us all feel cold spring, is nearly here and its time to start seeding for your grow your own crops. The Royal Horticultural Society have a handy online calendar easily showing what to plant and when: RHS Calendar Going into March you can start […]