ABOUT US

Pace Van Hire - About

We’re a successful family business that has been based on Pomeroy Street in New Cross since the 1950s. Originally, the business centred around car sales but now, three generations later, we’re well established as providers of affordable van hire in South London and Croydon.

We’re just as much of a family business as the day we set up our company; not only are there several family members working as part of our team, we treat all our team members and customers like they’re part of the family too.

In 2018 we decided to expand the business and open a second branch, bringing our expertise to Croydon for the first time. The response to this has been fantastic, leading to the opening of a third branch in Eltham in 2023.

Contact Pace Van Hire

Contact Pace Van Hire

Give us a call on 020 7277 9853 with any questions and we’ll help you hire a van that’s right for you.
Or if you’d prefer to just get started, you can book online and we’ll give you a call back to confirm.

What can we offer you?

These are the principles that set us apart and play a key role in our success:

Affordable prices

We won’t mess you around. No deposit or credit checks, no hidden charges, and no huge excesses. You always pay a fair price when hiring from us because we reduce costs wherever we can.

Approachable team

We want you to enjoy working with us. We’re often on first name terms with customers and many of them have been returning to us for years. That’s just the sort of company we are.

Flexible service

We’re not a large business that refuses to listen. If there’s something that you need, ask us and we’ll see what we can do for you. It’s never a problem.

Meet our team

New Cross

Paul
Paul

Company Director

Paul was responsible for our move into the van hire business. As a second-generation member of the Verrico family, his extensive experience in the motor industry has played a key role in Pace Van Hire’s success. He loves working alongside family and thinking outside the box to keep the business ahead of the competition.

Louis

Company Director

Louis joined the Pace Van Hire team in 2008, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as the third-generation of the Verrico family to be involved with the business. He has been responsible for managing the New Cross branch ever since, making sure that everything meets his high standards.

Chelley
Chelley

Rental Agent

Chelley has been part of the Pace Van Hire team since 2008, though we’ve known her much longer – she’s Louis’ cousin. Chelley loves dealing with customers, finding out about their lives, and making sure that they hire the van that’s right for them.

Igor
Igor

Transport Manager

Igor has been responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet of vans since 2008. He’s a bit of a workaholic and he loves being hands on and dealing with any issues as soon as they appear. Igor makes sure that each van is serviced and is ready to go.

Reegan
Reegan

Branch Manager

Reegan joined Pace Van Hire in 2018 after finishing his A-levels. After working weekends alongside his brother Kieron at Croydon he is now a full time recruit at the New Cross branch. He enjoys the working dynamic and meeting new customers from all walks of life. Since joining Pace, his enthusiasm and work ethic has seen him nominated for multiple mechanical courses to further his career.

Amy

RENTAL AGENT

Amy joined the team in 2022. She is extremely efficient and will always get the job done. Amy has a passion for motorbikes and enjoys driving so if your van is being delivered it is likely to be Amy that will greet you.

Tegan

Office Coordinator

Tegan is a vital member of our team here at Pace Van Hire. As our resident spreadsheet wizard, she keeps track of everything to keep the office running smoothly. But don’t let her proficiency with numbers fool you – Tegan is also known for her party girl persona and a love for a good time! Tegan is a friend of the Verrico family, and her warm and bubbly personality make her an instant hit with everyone she meets. She also has a unique sense of style, with her ever-changing, brightly coloured, and sometimes crazy nails, and her love for shopping might mean that you see her online shopping deliveries arrive throughout the day!

Meet our team

Croydon

Kieron
Kieron

Company Director

Kieron is a close friend of the Verrico family and was the natural choice to manage the second Pace Van Hire branch. Since 2018 he has been responsible for all aspects of the business and he’s found that no two days are ever the same. He enjoys meeting customers from all walks of life and solving their problems.

Susan
Susan

Head of Admin

Susan is another member of the Pace Van Hire team with family connections – she joined the team in 2018 to work alongside her grandson, Kieron. She loves meeting our customers, discussing their needs, and helping them to hire the van that’s right for them.

Omar
Omar

Transport Manager

Omar has been maintaining and repairing the vans at our Croydon branch since it opened in 2018. He spends his days making sure that each van meets his high standards and is running reliably. Omar loves working alongside the rest of the team and feeling like part of the family.

Lianne
Lianne

Office Coordinator

Joined in April 2022.  Obsessed with stitch from Lilo and stich, so much so she has a tattoo and only drinks from her stitch tea mug. She has said since joining her confidence has really improved and the daily interaction with so many different people has helped her with this. Her favourite restaurant is Nando’s and favourite drink is Pink gin and lemonade. She is in charge of PCNs at Croydon as well as working on the front desk booking customers out and taking phone calls. Her friendly and sweet nature is a warm welcome for customers.

Elliott
Elliott

Office Coordinator

Elliott’s aim is to become office manager. At a young age he has really developed his personal skills with customers of all ages and is a well respected member of the office. He enjoys playing golf and football and is often known to be in the elm tree pub on a Sunday. He enjoys that no 2 days are the same and is keen to learn more about the servicing and repair side of the business now we have opened LCV.

Meet our team

Eltham

Hasan

Company Director

Meet Hasan, our newest team member who joined us in 2023 with a mission to help us grow and expand our business. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, we now have a thriving new branch in Eltham that’s been a huge success!

Aside from his professional skills, Hasan is also known for his passion for fitness. He’s a real gymaholic and never misses a workout! With his disciplined approach to nutrition, you might catch him munching on one of his seven daily meals when you come in to hire a van.

Hasan is also a trusted friend of the family, and his warm and friendly personality make him a pleasure to work with.

Maggie

Branch Manager

Meet Maggie, one of our fantastic team members who joined us at the end of 2022 to help with the opening of our Eltham branch. Maggie has been an integral part of the team since day one, bringing her impressive organisational skills and attention to detail to every task she undertakes.

As a part of her training, Maggie has learned the ins and outs of our rental process, and she’s always willing to go above and beyond to make sure everything goes smoothly for our customers. Her methodical approach and careful attention to detail mean that you can always count on Maggie to ensure that your rental process is stress-free and straightforward.

Maggie is a reliable and dependable member of our team, and her positive attitude and willingness to learn make her a joy to work with.