Hiring of a flat bed

[Gad-Westy]

I may have a non roadworthy car to pick in the next week or two. It's 200 miles from home. I have quotes to get it transported but I'd like to investigate the possibility of hiring a flat bed as it would give me a little more flexibility. Does anybody know if there are any license restrictions for driving one (I was hoping to find a Transit sized one)? Any recommendations for National companies that may offer one way hire?

Cheers all

[minky monkey]

If it's under 3.5t, then no requirement for an o licence, or tacho but would come under uk domestic hours.

What vehicle is it? The average legal payload on a 3.5t transit sized alloy bodies beavertail is around 1.5t on the light weight bodies. Don't forget that's unladen so doesn't include driver and anything else you put on it.. Steel bodies on a 3.5t reduce the payload significantly.

How easy it would be to find a truck for rent though? I know a few outfits that do it for the trade, not sure about private rentals. Trailer would be alot easy to source, or using one of the transportation companies that are recommended on here - it'd be an awful lot cheaper than your usual recovery company prices!

Edited by minky monkey on Sunday 10th July 15:10

[GreigM]

you might struggle to find a place to rent, never mind a one-way....let us know if you do find something suitable

[minky monkey]

I know the guys at Recovery World, but theirs are 7 day minimum rentals, plus you have to insure it.

http://www.recoveryworld.co.uk/index.php?option=co...

[Hornsey]

These guys have a few locations around the country: www.transporterhire.co.uk. I've never used them so have no comments about their service.

[Gad-Westy]

Cheers chaps and thanks particularly for the link. It looks like it would be more cost effective to get the car transported. That would be around £200-£250. If I were to hire a truck, by the time I've paid for fuel etc the difference would be marginal at best.

[Steve in Stoke]

Not used it myself, but I've heard good things about Shipley - http://www.shiply.com/vehicle-delivery/

[JB!]

Shiply.com

[TWR]

Hi
Just seen your plight, have you thought about an A Frame?

[S1mon.]

PM Me with details, Should be able to sort out a good price.

http://www.sjcartransport.com/

[GreigM]

TWR said:

Hi
Just seen your plight, have you thought about an A Frame?

Illegal - no?

[mgroadster]

I used to operate off www.shiply.com you should find a providor there.