“Used SMC Coach Hire for the first time last Saturday, 10th, for a trip to Newmarket with Leytonstone Royal British Legion. We would definitely not hesitate in booking with them again. From the first contact for a quote they are been first class. The price quoted for a 16 Seater bus was very good and any queries I had they always replied to my email within a couple of hour. Our driver Paula was very good and the minibus was spotless inside and out. One of our party was in a wheel chair and Paula couldn't of been more attentive. I would definitely recommend SMC”
“Please take my advice and book another coach company, sub standard coaches, driver did not know where he was going. When I complained I was advised that I should work out the timings of how long it takes a coach to get to the destination! They are the travel experts!! Never again. I have never written a negative review but felt compelled to save anyone from our school trip experience!”
“Sent wrong sized bus, so had to drive as well.
2 weeks to respond to complaint.
Think the bus was probably the first one ever made it was that old (driver was a nice bloke I would add).
All round rubbish service given what we paid.”
“SMC Coach Hire are the way to go if you want reliable, friendly service. Our driver was fantastic. Nothing too much trouble. Turned up on time on both occasions. His coach was sparkling clean, inside and out. All round pleasant experience. Will definitely use them again.”
“We had the pleasure of having Rebecca drive us from Harrogate to Manchester (Old Trafford) on Saturday 6 July. Rebecca was brilliant and could not have done any more for us. She was a little late to collect us but telephoned ahead to let us know she had a cracked window so went back to change the coach. All good and I was always kept informed.
The coach was clean and distributing water was a lovely touch. Rebecca collected us on time and communication went smoothly as I had Rebecca’s mobile number and she always answered.
We could not have been better looked after.”
“I would like to thank Smc for my x diavel. Excellent staff throughout the store from purchase to service and sales , very welcoming and helpful,I would recommend every time thanks”
“This company has given me probably the worst experience I have ever known in more than 20 years of coach hire. I booked through them to take a Pilgrimage Group to Gatwick airport. They supplied a coach which turned up late, was filthy dirty, and a driver who didn't know how to get to the airport when there was a motorway closure. I had to navigate him using Google maps on my phone. We only just made it to the airport in time to check in for the flight. SMC also imposed two additional charges - because I gave my home postcode instead of the pickup point when I first enquired, they charged £60 extra despite the fact that it was less than 4 miles different; then £80 extra for the return because our flights were delayed due to a ground staff strike in Italy. When I complained on return about the poor service, I found their customer service was just as poor as any other aspect of their service and they were just not interested. What they don't make clear on their website is that they are not actually a coach company but simply a booking agency, so for my trip at least they simply booked a local coach company for the job, with no control over the quality. I would not use this company again under any circumstances and would not recommend anyone else to do so.”
“Thank you so much for providing a spotless and very comfortable minibus and a flexible and happy driver for our trip to St Paul's London. It could not have been bettered. We all enjoyed the travel and the four hour journey passed quickly both ways. Richard found his way around traffic jams and couldn't have been more amenable. We will certainly use SMC again.”
“Read the other negative reviews and STAY AWAY from this company .There are plenty of good reliable companies out there.
I booked 2 33 seaters in Feb for a charity event in June.3 days before the event after I had paid them in full weeks before.They send me an email to say they can no longer supply the 33 seaters. 3 days before the event. When i said I will accept a bigger coach that they offered they said they could no longer do this. Read the bad reviews on here. I'm sure the 60 participants they were due to pick up will be leaving bad feedback too.
If you want a reliable company use A Class Corporate Travel they have worked so hard today to make our event happen.booking reference 296700”
“Read the other negative reviews and STAY AWAY from this company .There are plenty of good reliable companies out there.
I booked 2 33 seaters in Feb for a charity event in June.3 days before the event after I had paid them in full weeks before.They send me an email to say they can no longer supply the 33 seaters. 3 days before the event. When i said I will accept a bigger coach that they offered they said they could no longer do this. Read the bad reviews on here. I'm sure the 60 participants they were due to pick up will be leaving bad feedback too.
If you want a reliable company use A Class Corporate Travel they have worked so hard today to make our event happen.booking reference 296700”
“STAY AWAY . THEY WILL LET YOU DOWN!!!
Read the other negative reviews and STAY AWAY from this company .There are plenty of good reliable companies out there.
I booked 2 33 seaters in Feb for a charity event in June.3 days before the event after I had paid them in full weeks before.They send me an email to say they can no longer supply the 33 seaters. 3 days before the event. When i said I will accept a bigger coach that they offered they said they could no longer do this. Read the bad reviews on here. I'm sure the 60 participants they were due to pick up will be leaving bad feedback too.
If you want a reliable company use A Class Corporate Travel they have worked so hard today to make our event happen.”
“We have used your services for two family occasions over the last two years. Every time you have provided us with an excellent service which was reliable and every driver we had was charming and very patient, especially with my more elderly relatives.
I would certainly recommend you to friends and family and will definitely use you again in the future.”
“Absolutely terrible. Turned up 40 minutes late and we missed the start of our activities. Complained to customer services as we and refused to take responsibility or give any compensation. The company didn't care at all as they are just an agent for lots of other companies. Avoid!”
“Got a confirmation after booking and, the day before the trip, the name of the driver and his mobile 'phone so I felt very confident all would go well, and it did. The coach arrived in good time, the vehicle was spotless and high quality, the driver pleasant and polite. My group were all very happy.”
