How do I check a man and van is a real business?

Search Companies House for the registered company. Taylors Courier Service Ltd is company number 16845493. A registered company, a working landline or mobile that someone answers, and a business email address on its own domain are the basics.

What insurance should I ask about?

Ask two separate questions: what goods-in-transit cover the driver holds, and what the company's own contractual liability is. With Taylors, every allocated driver holds driver goods-in-transit cover normally up to £5,000, while our contractual liability is capped at £250 under our Terms and Conditions. Any provider who cannot answer both clearly is a risk.

Should I expect tracking?

Yes. Status updates is standard on every Taylors job, with a link sent to you and photographs taken at collection and delivery. If a provider cannot tell you where your belongings are, that is a decision made for you.

What are the warning signs of an unreliable man and van?

Cash only, no written quote, no company details, a mobile number and nothing else, pressure to pay a deposit into a personal account, a price that changes at the door, refusal to put insurance in writing, and reviews that all appeared in the same week.

Are cheap quotes a bad sign?

Not automatically, but understand what has been left out. A quote that omits fuel, the crew you actually need, or realistic loading time is not cheaper — it is incomplete, and the balance usually appears on the day.

How should reviews be read?

Look for volume over time rather than a handful of glowing entries, and read the negative ones to see how the company responded. Taylors publishes only genuine verified reviews from Google and Trustpilot; we never invent testimonials or ratings.

What should be in writing before the van arrives?

The price and what it includes, the vehicle and crew, the collection and delivery addresses, the date and window, and how claims are handled. Taylors confirms all of that in your booking confirmation.

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How to find a reliable man and van

The difference between a good experience and a nightmare is nearly always checkable before you book. These are the checks worth two minutes of your time, and the warning signs that should end the conversation.

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