The National Man And Van Guild - Hire a Man And Van in Kent
Looking to hire a man and van in Kent? The National Man And Van Guild (NMAVG) is the UK's only database of approved 'man and van' service providers. Until formation of the NMAVG, this industry sector has been completely unregulated and due to the relatively low set-up cost, has attracted an unwelcome element of rogue traders.
The aim of the NMAVG is to offer consumers peace of mind that if they use the services of any of our members, they can expect a minimum level of standards and compliance with various other obligations. A full list of member requirements can be found here. If you are looking to use the services of a 'man and van', ensure they are members of the NMAVG and are displaying the 'Approved Member' logo.
What services do our Members offer?
In essence, a man (or woman) with a van is a more cost-effective option to move large or heavy items around as opposed to using either a Removals Company, Haulier or Courier. Because most operators have lower operating costs than large companies, rates tend to be lower and there is generally a greater degree of flexibility, such as weekend and evening service. For business and domestic consumers. you may need the services of our members for the following:
- Light removals for home or work
- Collecting or delivering goods bought on eBay
- Transporting goods to customers for businesses
- Student moves from/to University
- Collecting or delivering goods from/to storage facilities
- In situations where hiring a van is impractical
- General transport of anything that won't fit in your own vehicle
The NMAVG does not descriminate
The term 'man and van' is a generic term for the service of a hiring a Driver with a vehicle to provide low-cost transportation of goods. The NMAVG does not discriminate between the gender of any such Driver and welcomes membership applications from all reputable operators.
