Car Deliver Service-Driver

[Shademan]

Hi all

I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this. Know doubt someone will tell me if it's not.

I'm retiring in a few weeks and have always fancied having a go at delivering vehicles within the UK and overseas (trade plate or otherwise). I've been researching companies in this field and many of them get poor reviews by current and ex employees. Can anyone reccomend companies I can approach or offer any advice on how to make a start.

Is there a portal where you can bid to move vehicles. I'm aware of Shiply but I can't see too many jobs that start or finish with a reasonable distance to/from the job (I'm thinking 100 miles) .

Any help/advice would be gratefully received.

Stu

[Shademan]

Hi SantaBarbara

Many thanks for your reply. I've Googled vehicle movers around the docks area and a few names have come up I'll try. Do you know of any specific names?

Cheers

[Shademan]

Great, thanks. I've got a few leads for the docks are to follow up.

[Shademan]

BCA were one of those that didn't get good reviews. However, I'm in the fortunate position of having to work so it wont be the end of the world if it doesn't suit.

I'll definitely make contact and see how things go.

[Shademan]

Sorry for the slow response due to the issues experienced by PH.

rich12. I'm based in Macclesfield.

sgrimshaw/iguana. It's chicken and egg I guess. It may be a case of investing some money in trade plates for six months and insurance and then have a good look around. My background is in sales and marketing so I wouldn't have any concerns on knocking on doors. What I don't fancy is knocking my pan out for a minimum wage which most of the vehicle movers seem to pay so finding my own contacts appears to be the best way to go.

[Shademan]

I wasn't sure whether to get a truck or buy a trailer. I've got a bi-turbo (180bhp) T5 camper van, so loads of power to pull a decent size trailer and for longer hauls stay on campsites or services overnight if necessary.

Specialist mags are a good idea. Probably a bit more money in it than bog standard stuff.

[Shademan]

I wasn't sure whether to get a truck or buy a trailer. I've got a bi-turbo (180bhp) T5 camper van, so loads of power to pull a decent size trailer and for longer hauls stay on campsites or services overnight if necessary.

Specialist mags are a good idea. Probably a bit more money in it than bog standard stuff.

[Shademan]

Good advice. With the van/truck I'm just trying to cover most angles. I'm anticipating objection like; if only you had your own trade plates or trade ins policy insurance.

What's the likelihood do you think for a reasonable amount of work?

[Shademan]

That's the sort of thing I'd be looking for.

The driver delivering the vehicle may well be the last person in the chain the receiver of the vehicle meets so it's important they're left with a good impression of the company providing that service. I'm not sure companies like BCA are too interested in good customer service which is one of the reasons I don't want to go down that route.

I'd rather have fewer quality jobs than lots of drops where there's little or no customer interaction.

[Shademan]

The money's not a big issue for me, but I'm worth more than minimum wage. I don't need to work, but last time I retired at 60, I got bored after two weeks. Went to M&S for what I thought was a two month contract for Christmas and was offered six months to cover for someones maternity leave, ended up with a permanent job for 18 months, loved it, but my back didn't so had to leave.

I think you've confirmed what I thought about BCA and the other auction sites. Once the sale of my shares goes through in the next couple of weeks I'll start knocking on doors.