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Keeping you on the road 24/7: Mobile service units at your convenience

By Amanda | 14-01-2020

Our mobile units can cover most repairs and servicing at a time that suits you, at a location that suits you and the serivice is free of charge to all our business contract customers.

Keeping you on the road 24/7: Mobile service units at your convenience

By Amanda | 14-01-2020

Our mobile units can cover most repairs and servicing at a time that suits you, at a location that suits you and the serivice is free of charge to all our business contract customers.

Start as you mean to go on! Awards shortlist news heralds a New year

By Amanda | 09-01-2020

Arrow Self Drive has been shortlisted for the Family Business United Family Business of the Year Awards 2020 in Yorkshire Family Business of the Year region. With a Peoples Award on offer we urge you to vote for us.

Keeping you on the road 24/7: Breakdown and Recovery

By Amanda | 08-01-2020

Our 24 hour breakdown team with immediate response and replacement vehicles means we minimise disruption and keep your business up and running

Drug Driving and the Threat to your Business

By Amanda | 07-01-2020

Did you know that taking Codene whilst driving could land you the same jail sentence as taking cocaine and getting behind the wheel? Know the facts about drug-driving laws before it affects you or your business.

An Elf of a Surprise for 8-year old Lola

By Amanda | 23-12-2019

Arrow Elf Drive goes the extra mile at Christmas

An Elfing Hand for Hospices at Christmas

By Amanda | 13-11-2019

How our Elfed-up vans are helping two local Hospices

Dragon Boat Teams Raise £3k for Childrens Hospice

By Amanda | 24-10-2019

And win another trophy!

A R-Oaring Success of a Day!

By Amanda | 17-09-2019

Employees and their families enjoy Dragon Boat Racing for Forget Me not Childrens Hospice

PROMOTING PENSIONERS AT WORK

By Amanda | 02-08-2019

We talk about how people are working for longer and what the benefits are of employing older employees

Moving to Uni? How safe is your precious cargo?

By Amanda | 29-07-2019

Thinking about loads and limits

Eaton Smith: Business of the year: Looking Back

By Amanda | 26-06-2019

We look back at the year we have had following our Business of the Year Award

How Well Does Your Fleet reflect Your Brand?

By Amanda | 29-04-2019

How your choice and presentation of company vehicles and drivers can improve or ruin your brand ID

Our New Paperless Rental System: Saving one Tree at a Time

By Amanda | 05-03-2019

In March we move to the new paperless rental system

Reducing our Carbon Footprint

By Amanda | 05-03-2019

We explain the ways in which we are reducing our carbon footprint as a Company

Leeds Clean Air Zone: 11 months to go

By Amanda | 18-02-2019

If you do business in Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham Derby or Southampton, prepare your business vehicles for the new Clean Air Zones

AdBlue: A guide for fleet managers

By Amanda | 18-02-2019

Maintaining your AdBlue levels is key to keeping your business fleet on the road

The New London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ): 2 months to go

By Amanda | 13-02-2019

London bound business vehicles need to prepare

Arrow Self Drive Continual Training & Staff Development

By Amanda | 02-01-2019

New year, new skills

Arrow Supports Christmas Charit-trees

By Amanda | 14-12-2018

Helping two Hospice's with local tree collections

A Visit to Sheffield Children's Hospital

By Amanda | 02-10-2018

We were at the new wing of Sheffield Children's Hospital this week

Wakefield Depot raise funds for Wakefield Hospice

By Amanda | 21-09-2018

An outstanding effort from our team in Wakefield

Arrow Self Drive Becomes 100% Family owned

By Amanda | 21-09-2018

Robert and James Hill buy out Director Chris Taylor

Shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

By Amanda | 20-08-2018

Another great award recognises our leadership

Business Of the Year

By Amanda | 06-07-2018

We only won this amazing award from Eaton Smith

Family Ties Traced to 1938 between Arrow Self Drive and Crowther & Shaw

By Amanda | 25-05-2018

Two long-standing Huddersfield-based businesses have discovered a document that shows they have been doing business with each other since 1938.

Considering switching to an EV Fleet? 10 Questions You Should Consider

By Amanda | 23-05-2018

Electric Vehicles have continually increased in demand, but as fleet managers, choosing to buy an electric vehicle (EV) might not necessarily be the right choice for your business.

Top tips to make your car sell quicker

By Amanda | 17-05-2018

If you're thinking about selling your car privately online, it's well worth taking the time to consider how best to present it to ensure you get the most bang for your buck. Below, Arrow Self Drive has some tips on how best to make your call sell.

Competition winners enjoy Day as A Super League player with the Giants

By Craig | 16-05-2018

Four competition winners enjoy a day at John Smiths Stadium with Huddersfield Giants

Drivers' worst habits according to van owners

By Amanda | 14-04-2018

Commercial vehicle drivers often get a lot of stick in the media, described in the past as "aggressive" and "arrogant" when out on the road, but what do van drivers think of car drivers? Isn't it time they had their say?

Redwood Events: Fund-Raisers Extraordinaire

By Amanda | 12-04-2018

These guys deserve a medal

The New Diesel Tax Changes Explained

By Amanda | 11-04-2018

From April 2018, car tax for older diesel cars increased in the UK, but how does this affect fleet operators? Below is a short guide on the changes that have now been put in place.

Buying used or hiring: which works out better?

By Amanda | 28-03-2018

If you're considering purchasing a used car, it's worth considering all of your options to make sure you get the best value for money you can.

Vehicle support for Barnsley Hospice

By Amanda | 15-03-2018

Luton Van helps Barnsley Hospice

Winners of the Family Business of the Year for the Yorkshire and Humber at the FSB Awards 2018

By Amanda | 09-03-2018

We win our second business award

The rise of the new van owner

By Amanda | 08-03-2018

In today's society, the white van man stereotype has become almost extinct, and in its place we have seen the rise of the new van owner.

What can we expect from electric vehicles in the future?

By Amanda | 02-03-2018

In 2018, electric cars have become a very real proposition for car buyers. Five years ago, only 3500 electric cars were registered on UK roads, but by September 2017 this increased significantly to 170,000.

Meet our MD James Hill

By Amanda | 20-02-2018

Find out about our leader and what he has to say about his role and work/life balance

What Brexit Could Mean for Fleet Managers

By Amanda | 14-02-2018

Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union in March which will mean a great deal of change for the economy as we know it. The motoring industry will be affected in a number of ways and some of these changes will directly affect fleet managers.

Increase in Congestion Charge PCN

By Amanda | 15-01-2018

TfL has introduced new, steeper, fines for non-payment of congestion charges in an attempt to improve compliance.

Saint Michael's Hospice Thanks Knaresborough

By Amanda | 08-11-2017

Knaresborough tea party success

Examiner Business Awards 2017

By Amanda | 03-11-2017

The Arrow Team enjoy a night at the awards

Best Ever Tea Parties

By Amanda | 12-10-2017

Team Arrow Fundraising Excellence

Huddersfield Tea Party Exceeds Expectations

By Amanda | 04-09-2017

Well done to the Huddersfield A team for raising a staggering £471.86 through the in depot cake sales and raffle for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice last week.

Taking a Group Away to an Away Game?

By Amanda | 01-09-2017

Then our new promotion will be right up your street. We are offering special weekend hire rates on 5, 7, 9 and 17 seater vehicles.

Supporting Local Cyclists on their London Challenge

By Amanda | 16-08-2017

Congratulations go to the ‘Cycle of Life’ group who recently completed the ‘The Prudential Ride London-Surrey 46’ and formed part of the 28,000 cyclists who took part in the event for various charities.

New Manager for Leeds Depot

By Amanda | 25-07-2017

A warm Yorkshire welcome to our new manager Russell Taylor.

Our First Business Award

By Amanda | 24-07-2017

Arrow Self Drive is the latest business to be awarded Eaton Smith’s Business of the Month Award.

National Three Peaks Challenge 10 – 12 June 2017 Danny Jones Defib Fund

By Amanda | 06-06-2017

22 rugby players and supporters from Leeds will take part in a 24 hour walk of the National Three Peaks Challenge this weekend in order to raise money for defibrillators to be installed into amateur rugby clubs and for children to be screened.

Spot the Forget me Not Vans

By Amanda | 02-06-2017

You cannot fail to notice the new vans now out on the roads around Huddersfield for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.The bright purple vans, named Pip, Patrick and Percy took to the road last week and are already out and about collecting and delivering furniture for distribution amongst their 9 charity shops. ..

Win a VIP Family Day out to Lightwater Valley

By Amanda | 02-06-2017

Join us or some summer fun this year at various shows throughout Yorkshire and WIN a VIP family day out Lightwater Valley for four people.

Colour Run 2017

By Amanda | 22-05-2017

We had an enthusiastic team of 50 for the Arrow A Team on Saturday taking part in the Colour Run for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

Special Deals throughout Summer

By Amanda | 24-04-2017

Take a look at our Special deals for Summer

New Opening Times

By Amanda | 17-04-2017

As from Tuesday 2nd May our opening times will be changing and we will now be open from 8am instead of 7.30am.

New Cage Tippers now on Fleet

By Amanda | 01-03-2017

NEW CAGE TIPPERS NOW ON FLEET! Single and double cab options available

New Curtain Side Luton Vehicles On Fleet this week

By Amanda | 28-02-2017

As from March 1st we are please to announce that we can offer our customers a new model on our fleet.

We Launch our New Company Film

By Amanda | 13-02-2017

We are delighted to be able to share with you our new company film. Please feel free to share it – sit back and enjoy three minutes with Arrow Self Drive!

ISO 9001:2015 The Revised Quality Management Systems Standard

By Amanda | 30-01-2017

In 2014 Arrow Self Drive, an independent family run business which began in Huddersfield in 1988, invested substantial time and resources into overhauling its business practices to meet the existing ISO 9001:2008 Standard.

Change in Car Tax is imminent

By Amanda | 01-12-2016

Be sure you know all about the new tax rates for vehicles as from April 2017

Testing Your Eyes Can Save Your Life

By Amanda | 09-11-2016

Many Company’s regularly check the eyesight of their drivers through digital retinal screening.

Tea Party Adds Up

By Amanda | 05-09-2016

Our two day tea party at Huddersfield in August raised £148.90 for Forget me Not Children’s hospice in Huddersfield.

Helping Harrogate Bloom

By Amanda | 16-08-2016

Throughout the summer months villages, towns and cities across the whole country are in full bloom and awaiting the judges from Britain in Bloom, run by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Mowbray School Outing

By Amanda | 11-07-2016

Every year Mowbray School, a co-educational special needs school in the market town of Bedale, plans a week packed with activities for their students.

New Vans on Fleet for Long Term Customers

By Amanda | 29-06-2016

A few new customer vans arrived this week, the first batch of Transit Customs for Crowther and Shaw and two replacement Transits for Kippax.

Martin Dixon Charity Bike Ride

By Amanda | 23-06-2016

As part of their 30 years in business celebrations Martin Dixon of Martin Dixon Ltd – a building services company based in Anlaby – and a number of his employees took part in a charity coast to coast bike ride from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay (a distance of approx. 210 miles) over the weekend of 11/12 June.

Colour Run Family Fun!

By Amanda | 02-06-2016

We had a blast at the first ever Colour Run organised by Forget Me Not Children’s Trust in Huddersfield in May.

Winner of the VIP Family Day to Lightwater Valley

By Amanda | 01-06-2016

Our CONGRATULATIONS go to Daniel David Greenwood from Barnsley who is the WINNER of our VIP Day to @Lightwater Valley.

Eclipse Energy Efficiency

By Amanda | 18-05-2016

The team at Eclipse Energy are delighted with their new fleet of vans. In fact you couldn’t meet a team with more pride in their work.

Brian walks the length of the country in record time

By Amanda | 04-05-2016

Brian Smailes, walker, author and serial fundraiser, completed his marathon walk from Lands End to John O’Groats in record time for a man over 60.

Walking with Holly gains momentum

By Amanda | 11-04-2016

Just a couple of weeks away is the Walking with Holly weekend, when teams of walkers will tour the region’s sports stadiums in memory of little Holly price who died aged 4 of a brain tumour.

64 Year Old Brian’s EpicWalk

By Amanda | 06-04-2016

Walker, cyclist and best selling author Brian Smailes from Barnsley has embarked on a charity walk from Lands End to John O’Groats to help raise money for Cancer Research U

Vehicle Support given to a local family charity walk

By Amanda | 09-03-2016

A two day charity walk due to tour Yorkshire sports stadiums in April in memory of four year old cancer victim Holly Price

Proud Sponsors of the Huddersfield Giant

By Amanda | 15-02-2016

Huddersfield Giants player Jermaine McGillvary interviews for the BBC Super League Preview Show about the exciting upcoming season. Spot the ASD logo on their new shirts.

Come and Join us at events throughout the year

By Amanda | 11-02-2016

In 2016 we will be out and about at business and community events across Yorkshire. If you are in the area, come along and say hello.

Bus Gates now operating in Huddersfield

By Amanda | 03-02-2016

Bus gates are now active in HUDDERSFIELD town centre.

Arrow Talks to Students at School Careers Fair

By Amanda | 28-01-2016

Year 7 and 8 pupils from Colne Valley High School were introduced to the world of industry today when they attended a careers fair organised by their peers, a group of Year 10 pupils.

Huddersfield Giants Kit Promotional Video

By Amanda | 26-01-2016

Eorl Crabtree from the Huddersfield Giants models the latest kit with sponsors including Arrow Self Drive.

Try one of our NEW Petrol Hybrids

By Amanda | 13-01-2016

For the very first time we have some Petrol Hybrid cars on our fleet and available from all depots.

Dealing with Road Rage

By Amanda | 12-11-2015

Here are a few tips to avoiding road rage and on handling aggressive drivers who could ultimately do you harm

White Rose Awards

By Amanda | 11-11-2015

It was a night packed with the best that Yorkshire has to offer

Driving in Fog

By Amanda | 02-11-2015

This week we have seen some particularly difficult driving conditions and the fog has been especially disruptive, causing many accidents.

Driver Fatigue: The Facts

By Amanda | 29-10-2015

It is estimated that around 150 people are killed or seriously injured every week in crashes involving someone who was driving, riding or otherwise using the road for work purposes.

DVLA Code Checking Service

By Amanda | 20-10-2015

If you are hiring a vehicle this weekend be aware that you won’t be able to use your National Insurance number to access the code service on the DVLA Website.

Harriers Play Host

By Amanda | 12-10-2015

After resurrecting the event in 2014, Holmfirth Harriers were very pleased to be asked to host the West Nab races again as part of the English Junior Fell Championship in 2015.

NEW IN! Renault Trafic Sports Van

By Amanda | 22-09-2015

These new plate Renault Trafic vans are now on fleet and ready to drive away any time you are ready

Support Vehicle to Back Charity Bike Ride for Nat West

By Amanda | 15-09-2015

More than 750 RBS and Nat West staff will be cycling from London to Edinburgh this week, over a five day period, stopping along the way at Banbury, Stafford, Birmingham, Manchester, Blackburn and Carlisle in aid of charity.

New Transits with Added Features

By Amanda | 03-09-2015

New onto fleet and ready for hire are these high roofed Ford Transit L3H3 vans.

Flat Cap Friday Success

By Amanda | 28-08-2015

It was flat caps and tea cups at the ready when we held our annual Yorkshire Tea Party early in August.

Kingston Radio: Challenge Cup Weekend

By Amanda | 28-08-2015

Programme Director for Kingston Radio Pete Mills collected his sponsored vehicle this morning from Hull depot manager Simon Miller.

Our In House Recovery Fleet

By Amanda | 18-08-2015

Three recovery trucks, two support vehicles and a team of seven mobile technicians: our in house breakdown and recovery teams are on call 24/7 and 365 days of the year to help keep our customers on the road.

Hanson pro hosts Golf Day

By Amanda | 11-08-2015

It was clubs at the ready for Arrow Self Drive and over 80 players at Woodsome Hall on Monday 10 August as Chris Hanson hosted yet another fantastic Arrow Golf Day.

Congratulations to the Skyes's Cup Winners

By Amanda | 11-08-2015

Congratulations to Barkisland Cricket Club for winning the Arrow Self Drive Sykes’s Cup at Elland CC this weekend.

Hamper Winner

By Amanda | 22-07-2015

Congratulations to Paul Grimes from Leeds who was the lucky winner of the Yorkshire Fayre Hamper prize draw.

Yorkshire Show Success

By Amanda | 17-07-2015

Three days packed with activity this year with lots of customers, friends and new fans visiting us on Stand 682. Many thanks to everyone who joined us for a very enjoyable week.

Stand 682 at the Great Yorkshire Show

By Amanda | 15-07-2015

Come along and join us for a cuppa if you are at the Great Yorkshire Show this week, we are there every day with goody bags and the chance to win a fantastic picnic hamper.

KD Carpets

By Amanda | 03-07-2015

KD carpets have just taken delivery of a new fleet of vans from our Knaresborough depot. The Company have seven sites and is the area’s largest carpet, wood flooring & bed warehouse company.

Win Tickets to the Great Yorkshire Show

By Amanda | 16-06-2015

KD carpets have just taken delivery of a new fleet of vans from our Knaresborough depot. The Company have seven sites and is the area’s largest carpet, wood flooring & bed warehouse company.

Horti Cap at Blenheim Palace

By Amanda | 16-06-2015

We are delighted to be able to sponsor Horti Cap with a van to take them to the Blenheim Palace Flower Show

Bike Amnesty at Bradford Depot

By Amanda | 09-06-2015

Thanks to our customers for donating their unwanted bikes to Chris at Cycle recycle at the Bradford Depot last Saturday. If anyone else would like to contribute their old bikes then keep them coming!

Service Key to Silcoates Success

By Amanda | 04-06-2015

Today we delivered the first of two brand new minibuses to Silcoates Independent School in Wakefield.

New Ford Transit Minibus: Moving passengers quickly, safely and in comfort

By Amanda | 03-06-2015

The minibus revolution has arrived!

Driving License Changes: Customer Notice

By Amanda | 02-06-2015

From 8th June 2015 the paper counterpart of the driving license will no longer be valid, you should not rely on it and no new ones will be issued by DVLA.

Come see us this Summer

By Amanda | 20-05-2015

Come and see us through the summer at various events

Another Season of Support to YCCC

By Amanda | 20-05-2015

As a Yorkshire brand, we are delighted to be able to support one of our regions’ greatest sporting teams and are especially proud of our partnership with Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Wakefield Customers Coast to Coast

By Amanda | 20-05-2015

Well done to the West Yorkshire Police Driver Training Unit in Wakefield for completing the coast to coast 130 mile bike ride from Morecombe to Scarborough in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Improved Recovery and Service Fleet

By Amanda | 20-05-2015

Our new all singing all dancing mobile service unit is ready to go complete with onboard tyre machine and balancer.

New Trucks for Taylors of Harrogate

By Amanda | 20-05-2015

Carrying the Yorkshire brand up and down the country, we have just put two more new trucks into Taylors of Harrogate, all branded up with Yorkshire Tea. Refreshing.

Van Sales from Arrow Commercials

By Amanda | 20-05-2015

Did you know we sell vehicles too?

New Low Loaders

By Amanda | 20-05-2015

These new Luton Low Loaders carry a massive 1 tonne payload and measure H: 8ft W: 6ft 8 L:

Know Your Zones

By Amanda | 26-03-2015

Please download our FREE guide to Congestion, Emissions and Toll charges if you are driving in the UK or Ireland.

Thanks from Bradford Bike Charity

By Amanda | 13-01-2015

Chris from the charity project Cycle Recycle has been supported by our Bradford depot for his bike collections and recently sent us thanks.

Merry Lifterz

By Amanda | 13-01-2015

The Arrow Self Drive team were having a xmas jumper day and looked like part of Santa’s convoy as they delivered six brand new VW Transporter Highlines to Liftertz in Ossett toda

Valued Customer Wins Business Awards

By Amanda | 20-11-2014

Examiner Business Awards 2014: Business Person of the Year, our customer Zeb Pervaiz

ISO Certification Obtained

By Amanda | 20-11-2014

After 26 years of continuous growth, independent vehicle hire Company Arrow Self Drive has taken its operations to the next level.

Don't get caught out in the Cold

By Amanda | 18-11-2014

Preparing your Vehicle for the Winter Months

Yorkshire Tea Party for Forget me Not

By Amanda | 18-11-2014

It was flat caps and teapots galore across five branches of Arrow Self Drive on Friday 15th August at our Yorkshire Tea Parties in aid of the Forget me Not Children’s hospice.

Chris Taylor Becomes Huddersfield Giants Director

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

New Huddersfield Giants director Chris Taylor to focus on business and commercial development of Super League club.

New Transit 350 L3H3

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

13 Square Cubic Metres Load Space.

Arrow Drive-In for Golfers

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

Professional golfer Chris Hanson, swapped his clubs for cups yesterday when he hosted his annual Golf Day at Woodsome Hall for sponsors and supporters.

More New Vans for Hire in Stock

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

We are delighted to welcome these lovely pristine new 64 plate Mercedes and Ford vans into our family here at Arrow Self Drive.

New branch opens in Sheffield

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

Arrow Self Drive are delighted to announce the opening of our new Sheffield branch in Valley Trade Park.

Tax Discs to be Phased Out

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

As from next month, October, the paper tax disc will be phased out and replaced with electronic registration.

64 Plate Vehicles now in stock

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

64 Plate Vehicles now in stock including the ALL NEW Ford Transit Courier

Aquaforce Charity Football Match

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

On Monday 8th September Barnsley customers Aquaforce’s football team will play Sheffield Wednesday FC in a charity football match at Shaw Lane in Barnsley.

Huddersfield Giants Golf Day

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

Director Chris Taylor headed a four man team in the Huddersfield Giants Golf Day held at Woodsome Hall Golf Club yesterday afternoon.

Arrow Proudly Sponsors SHU Racing Team

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

This year SHU Racing, the racing team of Sheffield Hallam University returned to the Formula Student competition at Silverstone with more success than in the past ten years.

Donington Park Race Day Self Drive

By Amanda | 17-11-2014

Self Drive took on a whole new meaning at Donington Park motor racing circuit on Thursday, 17th July, when Huddersfield’s Arrow Self Drive treated a handful of its customers to a specially organised track day experience with professional racer Josh Caygill.