How can I get a car transported from the north east to the Midlands that's a non runner ( not run in 3 years, clutch is seized, flat battery,
potentially stuck brakes).
Needs TLC for transport as it's a bit of a classic.
Also, any idea of cost so I can factor it into the purchase.
Glasgow to Leeds for my kit, they wanted £700. My friend in the industry said he'd not be able to beat that by much. I ended up getting the mega bus home and going back with the landy and a flatbed trailer I have, (after work!) making ramps at midnight, and home for 5am. Cost 150 in diesel, but I felt like such a hero not getting ripped off!
I've used Shiply for various cars.
Barwell trailers, if you have a tow hitch on your car?
If you've got access to a tow vehicle and suitable trailer (or rent a trailer) that's got to be the way. You get to do the TLC bit and not pay out a wedge to sombody else. Failing that, do you know anybody suitably equipped?
Shiply without a doubt. Car from Bridgewater to Thirsk - £270
No tow bar and a plan to sell the car in the near future so figured it's not worth adding one. No one I know has a tow bar I could persuade to
drive to Northumberland to pick up an old seven.
Guess I'm trying Shipley
I'll add - Rover SD1 Swansea to west Kent £220
Closest trailer hire for me £70 (prob 1 hour round trip)
Swansea 222 miles each way - 444/35mpg (and 8 to 12 hours of wasted time) = approx £95 - total = £165
No brainer really - £55 for no stress/lost time and car insured for the trip.
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Originally posted by MikeR
No tow bar and a plan to sell the car in the near future so figured it's not worth adding one. No one I know has a tow bar I could persuade to drive to Northumberland to pick up an old seven.
Guess I'm trying Shipley