How to avoid limo rental scams?

I’ve read stories of people paying for a limo and it never showing up on the day. Some companies work through third parties, making it hard to get a response. Are there ways to verify a service is legitimate and owns its vehicles? Can anyone share tips for checking reliability before booking? I don’t want to risk losing money or ruining the event.

I’ve worried about that too when planning a big event, so it makes sense to double check everything before booking. One thing that helped me was asking for photos of the actual car and confirming the number you’ll be contacted from on the day. In the middle of all that preparation I also looked into limo hire services that send written confirmations, it really adds peace of mind. Simple things like reading recent reviews and calling the company directly can make the whole process feel much safer.