It’s been an exceptionally busy year at the Fourways Self Drive offices. As a leading provider of car and van hire in Shropshire, we’re always pleased to see happy customers when they bring their vehicle back.

This month we’ve created a round up of the highlights from 2016, including a list of our most popular blog posts for you to enjoy. Simply click the blog title in each section to find out more.

Top Tips for Tyre Safety – October was tyre safety month, and we always ensure that our fleet of rental vehicles are in top condition. These top tips are easy to implement, and will keep your tyres safe throughout their life.

Benefits of renting a vehicle over Christmas – Renting a vehicle doesn’t just have to be about moving house, renting over the Christmas period gives you the perfect reason to visit friends and family, safe in the knowledge that we’re here to look after you.

Top 5 winter driving tips – With the weather taking a turn for the worst, you need to make sure you’re prepared for driving in adverse weather conditions. These top tips can help you stay safe whilst out on the wintery roads.

Renewed sponsorship for Evelyn Jones – At Fourways Self Drive, we believe that anyone giving back to their community should be applauded, and for a second year running we’re proud to announce our continued sponsorship of cricketer Evelyn Jones. She’s a fantastic sportswoman, and spends a lot of her time coaching too.

The Jeff Sterling Men United March – Earlier this year, the team at Fourways were proud to take part in the Jeff Sterling Men United March to fundraise for Prostate Cancer UK. We raised £600 for this cause, and these are some of our favourite photos from the event; you may spot even some famous faces!

How to check your vehicle before a long journey – From checking your brake fluids to preparing an emergency kit, there’s so much you can do to make sure your car is safe before starting a long journey.

Common roadside emergencies and how to deal with them – You may think all it takes is common sense, but do you really know how to deal with some of these common roadside emergencies? Why don’t you have double check?

Driving safely on country roads – When you’re driving in an unfamiliar area, it can be a daunting journey. It can be especially dangerous when driving in the country, and these top tips should help keep you safe.

Why middle lane hogging is a no no – Not only is it an annoyance to other drivers, but it’s extremely dangerous. If you’re guilty of occasionally driving in the middle lane, then you should probably read this.

Keep your car hire costs down – If you think that renting a vehicle is an expensive undertaking, then these top tips can help you save money before your journey even starts.

Documents needed for renting a vehicle – It’s one the most frequently asked questions we hear, so it’s not surprise that one of our most popular blog posts this year detailed what documents you need to bring with you when renting a vehicle.

We have big plans for our fleet of rental vehicles in 2017, so make sure you keep an eye out on social media. You can Like our Facebook page here, or Follow us on Twitter here. We look forward to hearing from you.

Just one last thing, we’d just like to take this time to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Remember, if you need a vehicle rental, then get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you again next year.