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Winter Special !!!
10% Discount
on all rentals of 3 days or over!
(excluding Xmas & New Year weeks)
Opening Hours
Weekdays 08.00-17.00 (lunch 12.00-14.00)
Saturday 08.00-11.00
Other Times, eg Saturday pm and Sunday collections by appointment.
Last Revised: 19th November 2008
Greenhalf Self Drive was opened in 1934 by Ernie Greenhalf. It was one of the first daily hire companies in Southern England. Ernie had previously served an apprenticeship at Hollingsworths as a coach builder. The fleet originally comprised of Austin 7’s and Ford 8’s, which were hired out to the public from premises in Devonshire Place and Havelock Road.
After the war, the whole business was consolidated at premises in Caves Road, and finally in 1956 moved to it’s current premises at Grand Parade.
In 1957 Ernie was joined in partnership by his son John, Ernie continued to work regularly until he passed away in 1986.
In 1989 John was, in turn, joined in partnership by his son Guy. They are ably assisted by Pat Coleman who has been the service manager for the past 18 years.
Over the years the fleet has changed a bit, but the commitment to personal service remains the same!
Ernie Greenhalf Havelock Road