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AnyVan has a rating of 2.3 stars from 716 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about AnyVan most frequently mention customer service, next day, and time slot problems. AnyVan ranks 16th among Moving Service sites.

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  • Value
    224
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    67
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    180

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Top Positive Review

“Brilliant from start to finish”

Georgia H.
2/9/22

Brilliant from start to finish. Made a potentially stressful house move stress free. Driver had a great attitude, easy going, friendly and did most of the heavy lifting. Turned up with blankets for protection/padding. Furniture was loaded thoughtfully and all arrived perfectly.

Date of experience: 2/8/22
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Top Critical Review

“Appalling experience”

Caroline C.
8/13/24

Terrible recent experience (August2024) with AnyVan. They made a mistake and communicated to the chosen removal company a different delivery date than the one agreed in our contract. I was not home on wrong date and remover charged me £240 for storage. I turned back to AnyVan to ask them to cover costs since THEY passed on the wrong date and the fee was based on correct date indicated in contract. Since then… silence from AnyVan. I told them I would spread the word about their service, but clearly their reputation is not even worth the £240 … somehow I agree. I would recommend going directly to a removal company and not using a broker like them.

Date of experience: 8/13/24
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GB
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December 15th, 2021

The booking system was a little more complicated than expected but worked well and updates were clear. The service on the day was prompt, friendly and efficient. Good value too!

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Date of experience: December 13, 2021

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GB
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February 19th, 2018

The move went so well! I was nervous having my Baby Grand moved but Any Van were fabulous. The movers were so professional and very nice as well.
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Date of experience: February 19, 2018

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GB
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March 21st, 2018

Despite the Beast from the East, my driver kept me posted and delivered my vehicle on the agreed date. Very helpful and overall an easy to use service. Thank you.

Date of experience: March 21, 2018

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GB
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March 12th, 2023

I filled the online form and got quoted. I received a telephone call from their team and I requested additional stop and disposal to which they added to the original price. I paid the final quote and to my surprise, it did not include any of the additional services I requested. I called them and one " moving expert" told me that my quote did not include any of the additional services. I finally managed to speak to the employee who added the extra services and billed me for, and, surprise surprise surprise, he denies any of that 1 hour conversation. I then asked to speak to his manager who also denied any of those services to have been billed. I asked him to listen to the recorded telephone calls and finally, 3 hours down the line, I received a telephone call from the company saying " after listening to the telephone call, they found out I was correct and that I have paid for those additional services" The customer service employee sounded like he is doing me a favor offering me the services that I already paid for but I managed to have him apologize for the time wasted and their mistake. I must say, however, the movers, who are another smaller company probably subcontracted to Anyvan, where absolutely well mannered and helpful. I would advise to avoid anyvan and go straight to the movers themselves and cut out the middleman.

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go straight to movers and cut out the middle man. I should have read the reviews before booking with anyvan

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Date of experience: March 12, 2023

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GB
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April 24th, 2017

PAID MY MONEY UPFRONT, NO DRIVER ALLOCATED FAILED TO TURN UP AND COLLECT BIKE FIRST DAY. THEN TURNED UP 24HRS LATE AND WAS 240 MILES AWAY AT 7 PM AT NIGHT! ON DROP OFF. COMPLETE JOKE. CHECKED THIS COMPANY OUT ON COMPANIES HOUSE THERE 2.5 MILLION IN THE RED!. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY YOU WILL BE VERY SORRY. THEY DO NOT HAVE THERE OWN DRIVERS THEY USE MAN AND VAN TYPE DRIVERS FROM ANY OLD SOURCE. TOTALLY DISGUSTED WITH THERE ATTITUDE AND VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICES!. CEO CAN BE CONTACTED ON LINKDIN ANGUS ELPHINSTONE... POOR POOR SHOW BAD COMPANY.

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PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY THEY ARE A DISGRACE!

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Date of experience: April 24, 2017

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July 8th, 2020

I would give zero if I could! TERRIBLE experience as my son and I live abroad and needed a company to go in and collect my sons personal belongings from his student studio accommodation as he left UK due to Covid 19. I
Specifically asked if they do a packing service which she said yes and even gave me dimensions of boxes to which I told her I need 10. After she gave me the quote I left the chat to pay which they took the payment. The day of removal two men turned up without boxes and she never included my request on the quote. After 10 mins the men left so my sons belongings were never picked up. When I complained to head office they refused to offer me a refund for their blunder and said I would have to pay an extra 75 pounds for reschedule fee and extra 75 pounds for boxes and packing service after already paying 148 pounds to move and deliver a few items 21 miles from sons accommodation. Also they are making things difficult to send me a copy of the online transcripts from the online chat. Highly recommend to never use this company

Date of experience: July 8, 2020

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GB
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July 29th, 2017

WARNING DO NOT USE ANYVAN" THEY ARE THE WORST! TOOK MY MONEY NEVER COLLECTED MY ITEM,
These are very dodgy middle men, with shocking couriers.

I BOOKED ONLINE ON THE 27TH OF JULY, NO PHONECALL AS PROMISED, fobbed me off non customer service, awfull dodgy service!

Date of experience: July 29, 2017

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Germany
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August 30th, 2023

DISGUSTING COMPANY! So my initial job was for a few cases some large bags and a medium box for £52 pounds and to go up two flights of steps. As things go I ended up having a laundry bin, a stool and two small parcels as well. Well the man kindly told me I had to pay an extra £68 for him to move the stuff! Then when I go to get in the van as that's what I did with another company he says 'Oh you can't come with us' and left me there! So I had to just hope that they knew they were going while I waited for an Uber and guess what-they weren't. Maybe it's because they know I'm a young girl that they decided they could take complete advantage of me. Then I talked to Taryn a 'support agent' who told me that it was all fine because they were professionals and would hopefully deliver my items soon. So now I'm just waiting and hoping that EVERYTHING I OWN is delivered untouched and nothing has been stolen. This company is a scam whatever you do DO NOT USE THEM.

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Date of experience: August 30, 2023

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GB
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August 31st, 2020

We had a few extra items that were not in the list. The items were two boards from a table and a desk, a small folding desk, the legs for the dismantled table and desk and a couple of black bags.
They didn't pick these items. The van was practically empty and they delivered the other items straight to our new house. I really don't see why. But anyway, they send photos to the offices of what was left behind and told us to call the customer service. We called the customer service, after 1-1.5 hours they replied and told us they would call us back with a quote.
We are still waiting for the call.
We put the stuff in a black cab and completed he move with half the price their website quote was (40£) to hire a new van.
Don't bother with these people, just hire a real man with a van. You cannot be expected to know all your items before you have actually packed. And then you are left with nothing to do. I was lucky this time. Next time I move I am not using this and I'll make sure none of my friends do.

Date of experience: August 31, 2020

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GB
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December 5th, 2017

Excellent service. Very easy to use on line. Phoned and query was answered. Knew exactly what I was going to pay, no hidden expenses. I would definitely use this service again. Thank you.

Date of experience: December 5, 2017

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GB
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July 21st, 2018

Anyvan, I have noticed you have taken so many of your customers money (including mine) but refused to provide the service. So much that a petition has been made called 'Anyvan- Stop Cheating your customers'. The stealing needs to stop, if you can't provide the service you agreed, a refund MUST be made. No excuses! As stated by trading standards you must refund and compensate me for the damage you have caused me.

I booked with Anyvan two months before my move to secure my booking. And on the day of my move no one turned up. I tried chasing up Anyvan all day, and they just said they'll get back to me. They eventually did saying they can't do it today, only tomorrow now. I said I need to cancel and request a refund, which they refused the refund in a very rude way.

I had to submit a complaint regarding this, and 'Charlotte Collins Woodford' was very insulting towards my unacceptable experience, and very sarcastic. She didn't even listen to a single word I said, and had zero understanding of what went on.

I then had to submit a formal complaint, and 'Jordan Grimsley' was equally as shocking. He also didn't listen to a word I said, and had no idea what happened to the driver that day.

An unacceptable experience. How can you take someone's money if you refuse to do the job they paid you to do?

I had to cancel this and in the end I got a local removals company to help me out. They were brilliant.

Date of experience: July 21, 2018

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GB
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January 14th, 2023

I encountered many problems with my move, an easy one bedroom move turned into a couple of days, lots of phone calls and stress. The initial move should had cost me £196 and I ended up paying £389.
The biggest issue I had was been charged an additional £100 as the move was on the 2nd floor. I booked my move over the phone and the salesperson did not ask me what floor the move was on. After writing a formal complaint, the complaint team told me that I should know what information to give when booking and its not their problem.
On the day, when I was charged the initial £100, the customer service lady said that the sales call would be looked into and if the salesperson did not ask what floor the move is on, I would be entitled to a refund.

Mixed communication from various team members in the head office and far from a 'the customer is always right' kind of company.

Anyvan promotes themselves as a cost-effective moving company although they will do anything to squeeze more money out of the customer and refunds are not permitted leaving the customer with no choice to pay the extra fees.

I am at least pleased to say that the removal men did their job very well.

Date of experience: January 14, 2023

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GB
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December 27th, 2021

Anyvan are an incredibly manipulative company and lack any sense of responsibility for the behaviour of their drivers.

I had a house move paid for, the drivers show up and demand that I tip them directly because the schedule of items is different from what was on their manifest despite me a) having changed it with anyvan and b) the amount I'm paying staying the same because the overall amount of items is the same (I took boxes myself, had a bookshelf they needed to take instead). They refuse to take a wardrobe that was booked on without me paying a tip, so I hand over £80 in cash for them to do the work(about 15%). They leave this wardrobe to the end and subsequently I have to destroy it so I can remove it from the property as the new buyers move in that afternoon. The drivers wouldn't give the tip back.

I raised this with Anyvan on three occasions and each time their call centre said they'd look into it but they are unresponsive.

In the new year I'll be opening proceedings against Anyvan for the cost of a replacement wardrobe and the tip return

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Date of experience: December 27, 2021

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GB
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December 8th, 2016

Great service, works smoothly. My item was collected promptly and courteously for a great price. I was informed that it had been delivered safely which was a nice touch.

Date of experience: December 8, 2016

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GB
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December 10th, 2021

The men were both very helpful and diligent, arriving at my home on time and putting my furniture in their van carefully and efficiently. Very pleased with this service.

Date of experience: December 10, 2021

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GB
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February 27th, 2018

Fantastic site. Gets you the prices rather than you having to phone round. Fantastic service from start to finish. Great communication extremely helpful and professional.

Date of experience: February 27, 2018

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November 10th, 2021

Driver gave enough notice before pick up and delivery. He was very friendly and helpful. He ensured all the furniture were safely transported and delivered.

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Date of experience: November 9, 2021

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GB
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January 26th, 2018

Booked a job in 2 days notice to remove a sofa and deliver. Booking process easy to use, affordable and no hidden charges. Delivery guys were helpful and efficient. Would use again.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018

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GB
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March 26th, 2018

Anyvan offer a great service. I have used them a couple of times and have been really pleased with the ease for booking and price. Would definitely recommend giving them a go.

Date of experience: March 26, 2018

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GB
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February 22nd, 2022

Very helpful kept in touch as to when on way and nearly there so didn't have to stay in my things purchased were wrapped well on arrival and unwrapped and put in place for me..

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Date of experience: February 22, 2022

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GB
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August 13th, 2019

The worst experience I have ever had with a company.

My van never showed up, and the driver repeatedly lied to me and said he was on his way, while I could see on his tracking he wasn't. I waited an entire day for him while he made excuses, and eventually watched as he drove straight past my town to the other side of the country after promising he would be with me next.

Customer service were useless in every way while I tried to resolve this.

Eventually another van shows up, 24 hours later than I had booked. They damage a street sign, which they took no responsibility for. Once the van is packed, they spend ten minutes standing around chatting to each other in another language while I wait for my Uber. I repeatedly ask if everything is okay, and they say it is. It isn't until I am getting into the Uber that they tell me they have locked the keys in the van. I had frozen food in the van. I went with the Uber and waited at my new flat. Eventually the van shows up and they unload it, thankfully without incident.

I repeatedly tried to raise these issues with customer service and found them to be avoidant, obnoxious and condescending. I have still not received a refund. A truly appalling company at every level, from lying drivers, to incompetent and rude customer service.

Date of experience: August 13, 2019

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GB
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March 10th, 2018

Collected and delivered as scheduled - no problem

I have no more to say but apparently I have to write at least a hundred characters... so there we go.

Date of experience: March 10, 2018

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GB
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March 5th, 2022

I can't praise these guys enough, they were extremely professional, and very friendly, they were bang on time, and everything went perfectly... I would definitely use them again.

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Date of experience: March 5, 2022

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GB
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April 23rd, 2018
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After the unpleasant situation. I prayed and decided to contact the CEO, I send a copy of the above message. He sent me an email and contacted me within 30 mins.

He apologized for the service provided and then asked if he could look into it. Later he contacted me and sort it out. His staff who treat me with disrespect, tried to intimidate me, I again contact the CEO and he told me to let him handle it.

He sorted everything out. He also apologized and offered his condolences for my pug. He informed me that his mom also have pugs.

He said if there is any cost he will incur it. He also said he will handle the issue of customer service with his staff.

I received the item within 2 days. He also contacted the seller and apologized. It takes a great man to be humble. I blessed him and told him to tell his mom she has raised a gentleman.

Sometimes the staff do not respect how hard it is for someone to establish a firm and they take it for granted. I deleted my comment on trustpilot as he asked me to do.

Well done CEO you saved the day

Date of experience: April 22, 2018

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April 23rd, 2018
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PLEASE EVERYONE DO NOT USE ANYVAN.

I bought an item on gumtree and it was linked to ANYVAN. I TRIED TO POST THIS ON THEIR FB SITE BUT IT WONT ALLOW. MY STORY.
Three weeks ago I purchase a patio sliding from gumtree and accepted the bid from AnyVan because of the urgency I selected and accepted the quote. The item collection date given so I forward a copy to the seller, stating the date and time. The day of collection arrived and I got no reply from the driver until late that evening offering and apologising for non collection. AnyVan said they gave the driver a penalty and as a good jester they refunded me £9 I was shocked As the item was located in Durham, it's only an hour away. He said he will collect the item at lunch time. Both the seller and I tried to contact him. I then contacted ANYVan and they apologised and said they will find a replacement driver, it took two days and another driver was allocated. He said he would collect the item the following morning. Around 12pm. I got a text from him stating he is unable to collect because he thought it was a patio door. Why would I pay so much for an item when I could have purchased one local. I asked the driver if he read the ad. I indicated that a sliding patio door and the photo as described in gumtree. A sliding door means a frame a fixed panel and a sliding door. He demanded payment and I called AnyVan he then sent me a text saying he got paid.
I contacted AnyVan again and after explaining to the agent he agreed relisted the item as he indicated that his system would not automatically list it like I want. I said the driver said he got paid this is not good customer service as the error was your system listing, again he, his name was Paul promised that a manager would get in contact with me ASAP. I waited no call. Easter weekend. On Monday I contacted AnyVan and they apologised. They said they were looking into reallocating someone, Yesterday, I had my pug put to sleep so I was sad and disappointed. I called them again and someone who I spoke to said she would look into the case. I told her again about the incident and that my pug had died she seemed genuinely kind. This morning I got a call from the driver who said he will collect the item between 2 and 3. I sent a message to the seller and at 3pm I had a miss call. It was AnyVan, I returned the call and the most rude individual named Mark from Gateshead office said this to me. The driver went to the collection point. The item is not as described, he is demanding another £40 to collect, and I have to pay AnyVan a fee of £20. I asked immediately to speak to a manager, he said those are the manager instructions, and he won't be bothering her, further they have cancelled the booking and will not be refunding me my payment. I was shocked stunned I would normally respond in an ungodly manner but I am so depressed about my pug.
In the past AnyVan have a rule that if you do not cancel the booking within a day you will not be refunded. If they do not call you back within half an hour they will credit your account. I have lost £80 because a seller delayed and they refused to refund me. When I contacted the via web chat to get the their FB information the agent was hesitant and gave the link but it did not allow me to post. I warned AnyVan in the past that their activity is unfair and is in violation with the consumer protection act. PLEASE SHARE THIS I WILL COPY IT AND SEND IT TO THE CEO.
I have lost £100 for the sliding patio door, £45 delivery and mu builders cannot finish my office porch.

Date of experience: April 4, 2018

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GB
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April 7th, 2018

I bought a Cabinet on E-bay that was 138 miles from where I lived. This was a cost effective and timely way to get it delivered. I was kept well informed and it arrived in good condition.

Date of experience: April 6, 2018

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AnyVan.com is the UK’s largest delivery and removal marketplace in the UK and Europe. With over 2.9million users and 80,000 transporters, and partnerships with Gumtree, Zoopla, and Preloved, our sole objective is to make moving, easy and affordable for everyone. From a King-Sized bed to a picture of the Queen; a Piano to a classic Capri; we move anything, anywhere.

Our low prices and customer service quality has earned us a Trustpilot rating of 9.6/10.

AnyVan was initially launched in a reverse-auction style, which offers customers a range of quotes from trusted transport providers, eliminating the search process usually involved in arranging a delivery, and allowing them to choose the best quote for their individual needs.

Continuously evolving, AnyVan now offers a more cutting edge, on demand solution alongside the traditional auction environment - including accurate price estimates and instant booking.

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