Core Hire
Long-Term Contract Hire with Complete Peace of Mind
For businesses that need long-term stability, consistency and expert support, Core Hire delivers a long-term vehicle solution you can rely on. From vans to HGVs, we provide fully maintained, bespoke fleets designed around your operational needs.
Designed for businesses seeking consistent performance and streamlined fleet management.
Use Cases & Benefits
Large Businesses & Logistics Operators
Maintain consistent operations across multiple sites with fully managed fleets.
Growing Enterprises
Scale your fleet without affecting cash flow, while maintaining predictable monthly costs.
Specialist Requirements
Custom vehicles, bespoke fittings, and branded livery for professional presentation.
Fleet Managers
Reduce administrative workload with full maintenance, compliance, and contract management handled.
National Retail Chains
Standardised delivery vehicles across regions, ensuring consistent service and brand identity.
Courier & Distribution Networks
Dedicated fleets for high-volume deliveries, with route reliability and compliance assurance.
Event & Exhibition Companies
Custom fleets for equipment transport, fully branded, and available for long-term tours or projects.
Utilities & Service Providers
Stable, reliable fleets for maintenance, repairs, and regional rollout programmes.
Construction & Civil Engineering Firms
Long-term vehicle hire for projects with heavy-duty or specialist transport needs.
Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Temperature-controlled fleets with guaranteed compliance and scheduled maintenance.
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Logistics
Bespoke vehicles for secure, safe transport of sensitive or regulated products.
Corporate Contracts & Government Clients
Long-term hire contracts with detailed reporting, dedicated account managers, and fully managed compliance.
Operational Stability
Fixed monthly costs with no surprises. Plan your fleet budget with confidence.
Dedicated Account Management
One point of contact across all vehicle types: Cars, Vans or HGVs, tailored to your sector.
Bespoke Vehicles & Branding
Your fleet, your specifications, your brand identity fully integrated.
Expert Maintenance & Support
Our in-house teams manage all maintenance, backed by strong manufacturer partnerships.
Long‑Term Fleet Strategy: Why Fixed Contracts Beat Spot‑Hire Volatility
Spot hire is brilliant for the unpredictable parts of your fleet. It’s expensive — and disruptive — when used as a long‑term strategy. Fixed contract hire is what gives a fleet its backbone.
Annual Budget Forecasting: The CFO’s Case for Contract Hire Over Ownership
Finance leaders rarely fall in love with vehicles. They fall in love with predictable, well‑structured costs that make budgeting and reporting easier. Contract hire is one of the cleanest ways to deliver that on the fleet line.
Cost Per Mile: Understanding True Vehicle Expenses in Long‑Term Contracts
“Cost per mile” sounds simple. The version most businesses calculate is wildly understated. The version that matters in long‑term contracts includes everything — including the costs that don’t appear on the obvious invoices.
The Partnership Advantage: What Dedicated Fleet Support Actually Means
“Dedicated support” is a phrase that gets used a lot. The real version isn’t a 0800 number on a sticker — it’s a relationship that makes your operational life noticeably easier, every week.
Beyond the Vehicle: What ‘Full Support’ Includes in a Contract Hire Agreement
A CoreHire contract isn’t just a lease with a different name on it. The “full support” wrapper is what makes contract hire fundamentally different from owning.
24/7 Fleet Reliability: How Professional Support Keeps Your Business Operations Running
Operations don’t stop at 5pm. Neither does the cost of a vehicle problem. Reliability isn’t just about the vehicle — it’s about the support around it when something goes wrong.
One Invoice, Multiple Benefits: How Consolidated Fleet Management Simplifies Your Operations
Multiple suppliers used to be the “safe” way to run a fleet. In practice, it created complexity, mismatched standards and admin overhead that quietly ate margin. Consolidation, done well, fixes all three.
Centralised Control: Why Single‑Provider Fleet Management Reduces Complexity
The complexity of running a fleet rarely comes from the vehicles themselves. It comes from the number of suppliers, contacts and processes wrapped around them. Centralising onto one provider is one of the simplest leverage moves a fleet…
The Admin Burden of Fleet Management: How Contract Hire Eliminates It
Fleet managers don’t fail because they can’t manage vehicles. They fail because the admin around the vehicles consumes the time they need to actually manage them. Contract hire, done properly, removes most of that admin altogether.
Manufacturer-Backed Networks
We work directly with leading vehicle manufacturers and approved dealer networks, giving you priority access to new vehicles, specialist builds and technical expertise. This means faster lead times, genuine parts and manufacturer-standard servicing throughout your contract. Your fleet remains compliant, protected, and operating at peak performance.
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Speak to a dedicated account manager to see how we can support your business.
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Years of Businesses
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In-House Maintenance. Zero Compromise.
Our fleet is maintained and serviced in-house at our state-of-the-art garage. That means no reliance on third parties, no delays in scheduling, and no shortcuts on standards. Our technicians carry out rigorous inspections, routine servicing and preventative maintenance to keep every van, HGV and car operating at peak performance & safety.
Industries We Serve
At Salford Van Hire, we support some of the UK’s most demanding sectors with dependable, fully managed vehicle hire. From logistics networks and construction firms to public sector fleets and production crews, our tailored solutions keep businesses moving with the right vehicles, on the right terms, exactly when they’re needed.
Logistics & Delivery
Manage your parcel network, coordinate regional deliveries, or respond to last-mile demand.
Utilities
Rely on vehicles that can handle tough jobs, heavy loads, and changing demands.
Public Sector
Vehicles that are safe, compliant, and cost-efficient, with accountability and transparency.
Events & Production
Transport staging, props, AV equipment, talent,or moving crew between venues and locations.
Courier & Parcels
Keep your deliveries moving without disruption. Scalable fleet solutions with rapid vehicle acces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide vehicles for urgent or last-minute bookings?
Yes. Our Quick Hire service ensures you can access vehicles at short notice, even for last-minute productions.
Can you deliver vehicles directly to event sites or studios?
Yes. We deliver nationwide, directly to venues, studios, or outdoor locations.
Do you support agencies running multiple events at once?
Yes. Our Managed Fleet service streamlines billing and provides dedicated account management across projects.
Do you support multi-site operations?
Yes, we deliver vehicles nationwide and can support fleets across multiple depots or regions.
Can we increase fleet size at short notice?
Yes. Our Flow Hire service allows you to add or release vehicles quickly in line with demand.
What vehicle types are available for logistics use?
Our fleet ranges from cars to small vans to 26T trucks, with options for specialist and refrigerated vehicles or trailers on request.