How we review builders
The Van Guide maintains an independent directory of US van conversion shops. Here's how listings get added, what the data means, and how builders can manage their own profiles.
What gets a builder listed
To appear in the directory, a business must meet three criteria:
- Public business. The shop has a website, Google Business profile, or verifiable social media presence. We don't list businesses that operate entirely by word of mouth.
- Verified existence. We confirm the business is currently operating, not permanently closed, dissolved, or a placeholder.
- Builds custom van conversions. The shop must do full or partial van conversions as a core service. Auto body shops, general mechanics, and RV dealers that don't do custom conversion work are excluded.
Meeting these criteria earns a listing. It does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or any quality judgment from The Van Guide.
How we gather data
Listings are built from publicly available information:
- Google Business profiles (address, phone, hours, reviews)
- Company websites (services, platforms, pricing signals, gallery)
- Social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
- Public review platforms (Google Reviews)
We do not purchase data from third-party brokers, scrape private databases, or use lead-generation services. If information is publicly posted by the business, it may appear in the directory.
What the ratings mean
The star rating shown on each builder profile is pulled directly from Google Reviews. It is not a score assigned by The Van Guide. We display the rating and review count as-is, with no weighting, adjustment, or editorial influence.
If a builder has no Google Reviews, no rating appears on their profile. Absence of a rating is not a negative signal.
What "verified" means
A "verified" badge indicates the builder has claimed their listing and confirmed their business information directly with The Van Guide. Verified builders can update their description, add photos, and correct any inaccuracies.
Verification confirms identity and ownership. It is not a quality endorsement.
No paid placements
Directory listings are free. Search results and rankings are determined by relevance, not payment. No builder can pay to appear higher in search results, and no builder is excluded for declining to pay.
Featured placement and premium directory features may be offered in the future. If they are, they will be clearly labeled and will not affect organic search ranking within the directory.
Claiming your listing
If you're a van conversion builder listed in the directory, you can claim your profile to:
- Add photos and a gallery of your builds
- Update your business description and services
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Display a "verified" badge on your profile
The claim process is currently being built. In the meantime, email hello@thevanguide.com with your business name and website, and we'll update your listing manually.
Reporting incorrect information
If you see an error in a listing (wrong phone number, closed business, incorrect location), email hello@thevanguide.com with the builder name and the correction. We review reports within a few business days.