Light Vehicle Transport Guide

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02/07/25, 14:04

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Confirm pick-up/drop locations, vehicle condition, clearance height and rolling ability.
Arrive with flat-bed truck or enclosed trailer; photograph vehicle for condition report.
Winch or drive car onto bed; secure with wheel straps or over-tyre soft straps.
Provide protective covers or drip-trays for classics/track cars if requested.
Transport via agreed route, update ETA, and insure vehicle under goods-in-transit cover.
Unload at destination, re-inspect for damage, collect signatures and hand over keys.
Supply digital copy of condition report, mileage logged and insurance certificate.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call-out / minimum (up to 10 mi)	60	95	Includes loading & first 30 min
Labour per hour (road time)	30	55	Driver & mate, excl. mileage
Materials (straps, covers)	0	25	Consumables & protective gear
Disposal (fluids/leaks)	0	20	Only if drip-trays needed
Extras (mileage > 50 mi, tolls, congestion, winch surcharge)	0	180	Site-specific
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	180	420	50–120 mi point-to-point move

Loading/Unloading: 15–30 min each, longer if the car is non-runner or lacks keys.
Transit: Depends on mileage, traffic and rest-break rules.Factors extending time: tight access, seized brakes/flat tyres, enclosed-trailer manoeuvring, ferry or toll queues.

Are you insured for goods-in-transit and public liability up to my car’s value?
Is the quote fixed or mileage-based, and does it include tolls or congestion charges?
How will you load a non-runner—manual winch or electric recovery winch?
What securement method do you use (wheel straps, over-tyre soft straps, frame hooks)?
Can you provide real-time tracking or ETA updates en-route?
Will the vehicle be stored overnight or delivered same-day? If stored, where?
Do you supply a pre- and post-transport condition report with photos?

Access & Parking: Ensure clear 8 m straight run for flat-bed and allow permit for loading bay if required.
Ground Clearance: Tell operator about lowered suspension or splitters—they may need low-angle ramps.
Vehicle Condition: Declare flat battery, hand-brake faults or fluid leaks in advance.
Paperwork: Have V5C, keys, alarm fobs and driver’s ID ready at collection.
Weather: Covers or enclosed trailer may be extra—decide before booking.
Payment: Confirm accepted methods and whether a deposit is needed for long-distance moves.