Housing Association Vehicle Hire

Housing associations play a crucial role in maintaining properties and supporting communities. From estate maintenance and tenant services to planned and reactive works, your teams need reliable, job-ready vehicles that can keep pace with demand.

That’s why we offer flexible vehicle hire tailored to your operations, with rental terms from 1 day to 5 years and delivery direct to your depot or site.

Our Accreditations & Commitments

Trusted by Housing Association teams nationwide, we’re named on ESPO, CCS, and Halton Housing frameworks. We hold ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations, are BVRLA members, and maintain carbon neutral status for Scope 1 and 2 and commuting, giving you peace of mind when hiring. Find out more about how we support Public Sector Organisations and Businesses with their vehicle hire.

Why Housing Association Teams Choose Us

Flexible Hire Terms

Choose from daily, short-term, flexible, or long-term hire options from 1 day to 5 years, ideal for responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, refurbishment works, or ongoing tenant services.

Versatile Fleet Of 4000+ Vehicles

Choose from a fleet of over 4,000 vehicles suited to housing association work, including panel vans, crew vans, tippers, and 4x4s for estates and maintenance teams. We also offer electric vehicle options to support your sustainability goals, with many models available for immediate hire.

Vehicle Customisation

We can fit any accessories, including roof racks, internal racking, and Chapter 8. Your branding can also be applied through our in-house livery service.

UK-Wide Coverage

Our nationwide coverage includes branches in key cities like Manchester, Bristol, and Cardiff, plus in Poole, Southampton, Salisbury, Exeter, and Fareham. Supported by mobile technicians and trusted garages across the UK, we deliver fast, local assistance wherever your Housing Association operates.

Responsive Support

Work with an Account Manager who understands your needs, backed by our central reservations team available 7 days a week.

Sustainable Fleet Solutions

Our EV Consultancy guides your transition to electric vehicles with tailored data analysis, site surveys, staff training, and strategic planning to help reduce your emissions effectively.

Vehicles Available For Housing Association Teams

Choose from a range of reliable, compliant commercial vehicles designed to support housing associations. Ideal for short-term cover, contract support, or long-term fleet needs, all vehicles can be fully branded and customised to meet your specific requirements. Scroll to explore your future fleet.

Medium Van

EV range available

SWB • Highroof • 6-seater • Utility • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
LCVs

EV range available

Tippers • Tippers with Tool Pod • Dropsides • Dropsides with Tail Lift • Crew Cab • TM Specification • Luton • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
MPVs

EV range available

5-Seat Kombi • 7-Seat MPVs • 9-Seat MPVs • 17-Seat Minibus • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
Large Vans

EV range available

LWB • High Top • 6-seater Petrol • XLWB Jumbo Van • Crew Cab • Luton • Utility • Welfare • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
Small Vans

EV range available

Small Vans • Utility • Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
Cars

EV range available

Small Cars • Medium Cars • Large Cars • SUVs • Petrol, Diesel, PHEV & Electric Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more
4x4 Pick Ups

Single Cab • Double Cab • Double Cab with Box • Utility • Diesel & PHEV Options • Automatic & Manual Options and more

Bespoke Vehicle Accessories, Livery, and Chapter 8

We provide tailored modifications to prepare your vehicles for all housing association tasks. From internal racking and roof racks to Chapter 8 and full vehicle livery, we ensure your fleet is fully equipped for urgent repairs, maintenance, and tenant support.

Our in-house U-Sign team delivers expert signwriting, branding, and safety fittings, completed before delivery so your vehicles arrive ready to work.

Chapter 8
Beacons
Tow bars
Cages
Vehicle Livery
Roof Racks

Customer Testimonials

Having been partnered with U-Drive since early 2019, we have built up a strong partnership, leading to a successful third rotation of the main fleet of our facilities team vehicles. Their communication, customer service and aftercare are excellent and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them.

Head of Facilities

Fitness Industry
Thank you to your friendly staff for the recent deliveries. Always a great service.

Fleet Manager

Events Company
As a long-term customer, I’ve got to know Ronan and Mark on a personal level and I like that. If I have an issue, I speak to Ronan and Mark, and they sort it out.

Owner

Plumbing Company
The fact you can change tyres and service vehicles at homes is a really good USP, as it saves staff downtime.

Head of Enforcement

Debt Collection Agency
The service runs smoothly. We work well with the team.

Logistics Manager

Civil Engineering
You get what you want vehicle-wise. U-Drive make life easy.

Owner

Plumbing Company

Housing Association Vehicle Hire FAQs

What hire options are best for my housing association?

We offer flexible rental solutions tailored for public sector organisations business. Find out more on our Public Sector Vehicle Hire and Business Vehicle Hire pages.

Do you provide electric vehicles (EVs) for housing associations?

Yes, and we offer full support through our EV Consultancy service to help your organisation meet sustainability targets.

Can I make a booking online today for my housing association?

Please contact our team to discuss requirements and take advantage of public sector frameworks. For immediate bookings, visit u-drive.co.uk .

What if I need a vehicle or accessory not currently available?

We source a wide range of vehicles and can fit custom accessories to meet your needs. Contact us or visit our Vehicle Customisation and Chapter 8 pages. We’re happy to discuss any bespoke requests.

Enquire Today

Looking for the right vehicle hire solution for your business? Our team is here to help. Whether you have questions or need a tailored quote, don’t hesitate to reach out

Housing Association Vehicle Hire

Daily, Short-Term, Flexible & Long Term Vehicle Rental

Our Accreditations & Commitments

Why Housing Association Teams Choose Us

Vehicles Available For Housing Association Teams

Medium Van

LCVs

MPVs

Large Vans

Small Vans

Cars

4x4 Pick Ups

Bespoke Vehicle Accessories, Livery, and Chapter 8

Customer Testimonials

Housing Association Vehicle Hire FAQs

What hire options are best for my housing association?

Do you provide electric vehicles (EVs) for housing associations?

Can I make a booking online today for my housing association?

What if I need a vehicle or accessory not currently available?

Enquire Today

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