VMS Vehicle Hire Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THEY ARE NOT TRUTHFUL Record of loss and inconvenience — My vehicle held for ~2 months, inability to pay for repairs until promised funds in lieu NEVER arrived, stress and unfair treatment.- They... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys are great … very good value for money, professional, polite, great location in secure place where can leave own vehicle and take van back at whatever time of night and drop keys (gated i... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Reported one of their employees for using a mobile phone, whilst driving. Weren't in the least bit interested. This, despite them boasting about all the safety cameras that are fitted to their vehic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been hiring from VMS for over 6 months now and find their service second to none. I used to hire from whoever was cheapest and after 4 consecutive time of VMS coming out on top, I now go... See more

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  1. Car Rental Agency

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Car, Van, 4X4, HGV, Dual Control & Refrigerated Vehicle Hire from VMS. Vehicle Rental Specialists in Stevenage, Sunderland, Tamworth & Warrington. Modern & Safe Fleet at Competitive Rates. Great prices great service.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hassel free

Everything was hassel free, very good rates. We used the Luton van to move our furniture, it was quite easy and very helpful. Less paperwork. A special thank you to Mark, speaks very well with clients. Definitely using them again. VMS the right place to go when you need a Van.

February 26, 2025
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Thank you Chipo for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to review our service.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

All talk.

Reported one of their employees for using a mobile phone, whilst driving. Weren't in the least bit interested. This, despite them boasting about all the safety cameras that are fitted to their vehicles, one of which, supposedly monitors the driver. Yet another company with a 'fingers crossed' policy, it would appear, when it comes to public safety. [The requested information, has just been sent.]

UPDATE: The company has now promised to fully investigate the matter.

February 14, 2025
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

Good morning, Paul I am sorry to hear about your experience and thank you for your review.

As we are a rental company, we cannot guarantee that the driver is ours, however I would like to investigate this situation further.

Are you able to provide some more information like date, time, location and reg number of the vehicle to help this process along?

Please reply to marketing@vmsglobal.co.uk and I can escalate this further.

Thank you, and have a great day

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company we used them to hire…

Fantastic company we used them to hire 2 x refrigerator vans.

Easy process and the vehicles were both to a very high standard.

We will definitely use them again.

February 16, 2025
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

Sam, we are thrilled to hear of your positive experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to write this review too!

I will pass on the good news to the team!

Thank you and have a great day

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rang up Monday about a car hire as…

I rang up Monday about a car hire as mine has broken down, the gentlemen on the phone said that unfortunately the website has calculated it wrong to which I replied they should honour the price which he agreed to....he went on to tell me that someone will contact me later due to staff sickness. I had explained the importance of me needed a car and he said 1 could be ready by Tuesday morning.. I've heard nothing since and even sent an email with no reply. Shocking service.

January 27, 2025
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

We are sorry to hear about your experience with us. If you are able to provide more information to marketing@vmsglobal.co.uk we can investigate further. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tip top vehicles and the best deal ..

Tip top vehicles and the best deal ... what's not to love. The guys and girls at Tiverton VMS really went the extra mile (Trevor! ) ... very helpful friendly service. I took a Ford Transit van up to County Durham and back .... clean, nicely performing vehicle ... I'll be back ... many thanks lovely peeps.

January 13, 2025
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

Thank you very much for your review! We are thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience with our Tiverton branch!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible

Absolutely appalling service by VMS! Staff are not responsive and I am constantly having to follow up with people that are unhelpful. They have damaged my car twice and cannot get a simple repair right, work is carried out negligently by unskilled & inexperienced people who are unscrupulous in their dealings. Constantly lying and contradicting what they say too. Avoid at all costs!

January 7, 2025
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience with us. If you could please provide more information to marketing@vmsglobal.co.uk we can assist you further. thank you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I could give 0 stars

Wish I could give 0 stars. Having been hit by an Iceland vehicle, I have had to deal with VMS handling this claim and the repair of my car. It has been 10 weeks today since they have had my car. I have heard from a third party my car was ready and completed 3 and a half weeks ago and I have been lied to by VMS for this time saying a part was still to be delivered. They have now admitted they cannot commit to a return date. I have heard there are payment issues and I have submitted a formal complaint and I am seeking legal advice as well. Avoid at ALL costs if possible unless you would like to get into a legal battle and have your car held hostage!!!!!

November 25, 2024
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

Good morning Georgie, We are sorry to hear about this experience. If you could provide more information to marketing@vmsglobal.co.uk we will look into this further and provide a resolution as soon as we can. Thank you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrong breakpads

Don't bother !. Wrong break pads ... again. Mechanic did a great job but was sent with wrong pads , this happens alot .

November 13, 2024
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

Hi Paul, we are sorry to hear about your experience with us. Can you please provide more information to marketing@vmsglobal.co.uk and we can investigate this recurring issue further. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company, price is good and no deposit makes hiring a van straight forward

October 30, 2024
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

Thank you for your review Mark, we appreciate all feedback! We are delighted that you had a positive experience with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not to be trusted

Hired three vans, price quoted was changed last minute by 20 percent, still a reasonable cost but not as per original quote, now a year in and the fully maintained contract isn’t being supported with a bill for brakes and discs on one van being charged to us at over £1200, no quote, no approval and just a passing comment that if we don’t pay they will raise legal action. No one ever gets back to you when you call and when they do they are pretty rude and unhelpful. Won’t use again and wouldn’t recomend.

October 8, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable van hire

We hired the Luton van with the tail lift for 24 hours .Lovely van, good size, drove well . Great company to deal with . Highly recommend .

September 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick & easy to hire

Very quick & easy to hire, you talk to real people who you can tell care, great customer service!

August 9, 2024
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Reply from VMS Vehicle Hire

Hi Becky, thank you for the review, we appreciate you taking the time to complete this and are thrilled to hear of your positive experience with us!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very pleasant gentleman was able to…

Very pleasant gentleman was able to find me a van at short notice. Quick service when I went to the office. Reasonable hire charge for the day and it was great to know I could drop off the van after hours if traffic was bad, which it was for me on Friday on the M5 to Cardiff, both ways in fact. I was delayed both ways by 1.5 hours due to the traffic, but I wasn’t stressed due to their flexibility and understanding. I know some companies may penalise customers. Would book again.

June 28, 2024
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