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Car transport

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• collect vehicle and paperwork from the agreed pickup point

• load vehicle onto a flatbed or enclosed transporter and secure with straps and wheel chocks

• carry out a condition check and photographic record at collection and delivery

• transport to destination and unload into agreed parking or handover area

• manage non-running vehicles, use drip trays for leaks and wear PPE where contamination risk exists

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£90

£150

First 30–60 min on site

Labour per hour

£45

£75

driver and assistant rates where used

Materials

£10

£50

straps, drip trays, minor consumables

Disposal

£0

£120

scrapping or hazardous fluid disposal if required

Extras

£50

£600

long-distance mileage, ferry, crane or specialist handling

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£180

£650

Most local and regional car transports; long-haul jobs cost more

 

Time on Site

 

Typical collection and handover on site takes 1–3 hours including checks and securing; complex jobs (immobilised vehicles, crane lifts or multi-vehicle loads) can take 3–6 hours. travel time between sites is charged separately and adverse weather or restricted access can extend the on-site time

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• what insurance do you carry and what does it cover for loss or damage?

• do you handle non-running cars and are there extra charges for recovery equipment?

• what is included in the price and which extras might I be charged for?

• how will you secure and protect the vehicle during transit?

• do you need keys, V5 or other documents at collection?

• can you provide a delivery ETA and tracking or proof of delivery?

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• confirm a clear pickup and delivery spot with suitable vehicle access

• check parking or loading bay permits and allow space for a transporter

• tell the tradie about immobility, low ride height, heavy modifications or fluid leaks before booking

• have keys and ownership documents ready and remove personal items from the car

• confirm insurance excesses and any requirements for protective covers or specialist equipment

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