About RVS...
We started with one man and a mobile workshop.
In 2019, after more than 33 years working in the transport industry, Andrew Gallimore did the thing that terrifies most people — he backed himself. Ruby Vehicle Services was born out of experience, stubbornness, and an absolute refusal to do things by halves.
From that first van on the road, RVS has grown into a fully equipped workshop and recovery operation serving Shropshire, Wales, Herefordshire and beyond. We now have a team of twelve, an approved Class 4 & 7 MOT testing centre, an HGV ATF lane in the pipeline, and 24/7 recovery capability that stretches from a motorcycle to a 44-tonne lorry.
We did it the hard way. We're proud of that.
The Gallimore family.
RVS was registered on 4th September 2018, though plans had been afoot for much longer. It took the practical skills and experience of a 25-year career in transport, the energy and enthusiasm of the younger members of the family — and the drive and support of a bossy wife.
Diesel and petrol run through the veins of the entire Gallimore family. Outside of work, motorcycle and car drag racing, renovations, modifications and restorations have always been underway — adding another dimension of experience and skill to everything RVS does.
This is not a business that started in a boardroom. It started on a smallholding in the Shropshire hills, with a family who knew what they were doing and decided it was time to do it for themselves.
No surprises. Ever.
When you call RVS you'll speak to someone who understands the pressures of keeping vehicles moving. We offer clear, transparent pricing on standard services and accurate quotes on more complex jobs. If anything changes during a project, you'll hear from us before the bill does. You stay in control. Always.
Standards matter to us.
In early 2022 — just three and a half years after opening — RVS achieved both PAS 43 and ISO 9001 certification. For a small family business, that's not a given. It takes commitment, rigour, and a genuine belief that doing things properly is always worth the extra effort.
Those aren't certificates on a wall. They're a promise to every customer who trusts us with their vehicle.
Small enough to care. Big enough to cope.
