Northgate Vehicle Hire

Northgate Vehicle Hire: van hire and fleet solutions for businesses

Northgate Vehicle Hire is a British company dedicated to commercial vehicle hire and the provision of fleet management services. Its offering is built around two main hire options: flexible hire, with a minimum commitment of one month and the possibility of changing vehicles whenever the business needs to, and the 12 Months+ option, designed for long-term hire needs with terms of between 12 and 48 months. In both cases, servicing, maintenance and breakdown cover are included as standard.

The company presents itself as a provider of a comprehensive service for other companies' fleet needs, from vehicle acquisition to day-to-day management. Among its services is the purchase of ageing fleets through the We Buy, You Rent programme: Northgate inspects the customer's vehicles, pays an agreed fair market valuation and provides replacement vehicles on hire with maintenance, servicing and road fund licence included.

Vehicle range and mobility options

Northgate's range covers small, medium and large vans, electric vehicles, refrigerated vans, traffic management vehicles, business cars and micromobility solutions. The company works with manufacturers such as Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Isuzu and Volkswagen, among others, and offers both specialist and electric vehicles. The company states that it serves businesses of any size, from sole traders to listed companies, across a wide range of industries.

Electrification and Drive to Zero consultancy

Northgate offers a growing range of electric vans and services associated with the energy transition of fleets. Its Drive to Zero consultancy proposes a tailored approach to the adoption of electric vehicles, while its commercial EV charging solution aims to adapt to each company's needs. The company also publishes informative content on public grants, such as the £25 million grant to support cross-pavement charging ahead of the 2030 target.

Fleet management and complementary products

In addition to vehicle hire, Northgate offers a set of products for fleet management: fleet management, accident management, telematics, asset tracking, fleet disposals, fuel cards, vehicle acquisition, risk and compliance, servicing and maintenance, and managing fleet costs. It also has a vehicle inspection app that allows inspections to be logged without paperwork and a safe driver programme. The company notes that it serves the social housing sector.

Corporate structure and presence

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited is part of ZIGUP plc and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 729063. Its registered office is at Northgate Centre, Lingfield Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4PZ, and the company is registered in England and Wales with number 01434157. The company has a network of branches that customers can locate using a postcode search. Northgate Mobility, part of the group, offers mobility solutions that the company describes as award-winning and market-leading.

Location and contact

Northgate Centre, Lingfield Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4PZ