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Every year, millions of people choose to visit the beautiful city of York, with its meandering medieval streets, independent shopping and timeless historic attractions. But if you’re a visitor to our home city, whether that’s for business, a holiday or visiting...

Whether you’re moving house, starting a small business, organising a large delivery or just need extra cargo space for a weekend project, hiring a van can be a practical solution. But one of the most common questions most people ask: “Can I drive a van on my licence?”...

York is one of England’s most historic and beautiful cities, but there’s so much more to explore just beyond its medieval walls. Whether you’re a local looking for a spontaneous getaway or a visitor ready to go beyond the Minster, day trips from York offer the perfect...

Research from Flexed shows vehicle supply issues are significantly disrupting daily operations for 68% of fleets Supply chain issues have worsened in the last 12 months according to 59% of respondents Almost half (43%) of business reported vehicle supply delays had...

We’ve recorded a 40% year-on-year increase in demand for our vehicle subscription business, Flexed. Launched in 2015, Flexed provides flexible vehicle rental, with options starting from 28 days upwards. Serving business and personal customers nationwide, it provides...

The shadows are growing longer, the days are shorter and the leaves are changing colour – all of this can only mean one thing. Autumn is here. But far from being a time to batten down the hatches, the autumn season provides the perfect backdrop with which to explore...

Autohorn Fleet Services has announced the launch of the Richard Baines Foundation – a brand-new charitable organisation that aims to make a positive impact on local people and the community. The York-based car hire experts and fleet services provider has kicked off...

Whether you live here or are visiting from abroad, hiring a car in the UK is the perfect way to see the world – and, for the most part, the roads of Britain are kind to drivers. Smooth tarmac, flowing traffic and not a pothole in sight. But some roads aren’t quite so...

From battery manufacturer to EV giant in just 30 years: Scott Jenkins, Sales and Operations Director for Autohorn, shares the experiences and insights from his recent trip to China to visit the BYD headquarters. Back in April, I took an incredible trip to China thanks...

We’ve expanded our onsite storage to accommodate up to 2,500 vehicles, following a £500,000 investment. The extension increases our site’s capacity by 500 vehicles, with the total area now covering 10 acres. Previously waste land, the extended site has been laid with...

Electric cars are all the rage. In fact, in 2023 alone, almost half a million new EVs were registered in Britain. It’s clear that people are enjoying their EVs – but did we say we love them too?  We love them so much that we have a brand-new fleet of BYDs just waiting...

At Autohorn, we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive car hire and short-term car lease offers – through our sister company, Flexed – in York and across the UK. But we don’t just care about giving you the best price. For us, securing you the best deal on car...

Our customers clocked up 36,000 days behind the wheel in 2024 alone. That’s equivalent to 864,000 hours, almost 52 million minutes. That’s a lot of miles on the clock, especially in our first year as an independent business. But why are so many people trusting us with...

In the UK in recent years managing, viewing and sharing your driving records has become more streamlined thanks to the introduction of the DVLA check code. This unique code replaces the historical paper counterpart of your driving licence, allowing you and other...