Car Transportation

[kris450]

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Anyone here ever had their car transported by another company ?

I need to have a TVR Chimaera sent from Surrey up to Derbyshire at the start of next month. Car isn't taxed or MOT'd so can't be driven and I don't have access to/know anyone with a tow vehicle and trailer to sort myself. Cheapest quote I have so far is for £227 but I've no idea if thats competitive or not. Also totally appreciate cheapest may not always be the best option so happy to pay more for someone reputable.

Any recommendations from others who've used a car transportation service ?

[shed driver]

I used Shipley to get a classic transported from Plymouth to Chorley. Excellent value and communication all the way through.

He even apologised for being half an hour early!

SD.

[Neith]

When my Integra arrived in the country I had to get it transported (it arrived during lockdowns so I couldn't actually go to the importer and collect it). I used AnyVan to transport it from Devon to the North East, which cost around £440 if memory serves. The guy who delivered it was very careful with the car and it was fully insured for the transportation process. I'd recommend them from my experience, but probably worth seeing what they quote you first.

[kris450]

shed driver said:

I used Shipley to get a classic transported from Plymouth to Chorley. Excellent value and communication all the way through.

He even apologised for being half an hour early!

SD.

Those are the guys I have the quote from at the moment ! Good to know it was a positive experience. Cheers !

[No ideas for a name]

kris450 said:

MODS: Sorry if this is in the wrong place, please move if necessary

Anyone here ever had their car transported by another company ?

I need to have a TVR Chimaera sent from Surrey up to Derbyshire at the start of next month. Car isn't taxed or MOT'd so can't be driven and I don't have access to/know anyone with a tow vehicle and trailer to sort myself. Cheapest quote I have so far is for 227 but I've no idea if thats competitive or not. Also totally appreciate cheapest may not always be the best option so happy to pay more for someone reputable.

Any recommendations from others who've used a car transportation service ?

Doesn't sound too far off...
As it happens I am just working on an estimator for a transportation firm. Puting in sample postcodes for Farnham and Derby got me £244 for a medium sized car, transported.
PM me if you want the details.

[Thomas-o095x]

If you mean https://www.shiply.com/ then just remember they are only an 'introduction agency' and the courier just bids on your request. Your contract is not with Shiply, so read the reviews on the couriers to get a feel for their professionalism and if they are suited to transporting such items

[kris450]

Thomas-o095x said:

If you mean https://www.shiply.com/ then just remember they are only an 'introduction agency' and the courier just bids on your request. Your contract is not with Shiply, so read the reviews on the couriers to get a feel for their professionalism and if they are suited to transporting such items

Yep I did notice that last second and have confirmed its with AnyVan.

Thanks all for the responses. Seems like the price is in the ball park so happy with that.

[Olivera]

Book MOT and drive it is another option.

[The Rotrex Kid]

I have used these guys on 30+ occassions and they have been superb, good value too. https://www.facebook.com/heywoodsrecovery/

[jeremyc]

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[nco74]

Highly recommend https://proplaters.com/