Vehicle Transport Service – Planned Car Delivery Across The UK
Buying a car online? Selling your car to someone in another city? Moving a classic car to a show? Need a car delivered to a garage?
Vehicle transport is the planned, non-emergency service that gets your car from A to B safely. This guide explains how it works, how much it costs, and when to use it (vs emergency recovery). For transport across the UK, we're here. Same price day or night.
What Is Vehicle Transport? (Simple Definition)
Vehicle transport (also called car transport, car delivery, or car shipping) is the service of moving a vehicle from one location to another as a planned, non-emergency service.
When you need vehicle transport: 🚗 You bought a car online (eBay, Auto Trader, Facebook Marketplace) and need it delivered. 🚗 You sold your car online and need it collected. 🚗 You're moving house and want your car delivered. 🚗 You have a classic car that you don't want to drive long distances. 🚗 Your car needs to go to a specialist garage far from home. 🚗 You're buying a car from a dealer and they won't deliver.
What vehicle transport is NOT: NOT emergency breakdown recovery, NOT accident recovery, NOT roadside assistance, NOT HGV or lorry transport (we only do vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes).
Vehicle Transport vs Car Recovery – What's The Difference?
| Feature | Vehicle Transport (Planned) | Car Recovery (Emergency) |
|---|---|---|
| Booking time | Days or weeks in advance (planned) | Immediately (you're broken down now) |
| Price | Lower (we can plan efficient routes) | Higher (emergency dispatch, safety fees) |
| Vehicle condition | Driveable, roadworthy (usually) | Broken down, accident damaged, not driveable |
| Time of day | Usually daytime (9am-5pm, but we can do evenings) | 24/7 (anytime day or night) |
| Typical cost (local, 10 miles) | £65-100 | £80-150 |
| Typical cost (long distance, 100 miles) | £150-250 | £200-350 |
In practice, we do both. The same flatbed truck can do planned transport or emergency recovery. For emergency breakdowns, see our car recovery page.
How Our Vehicle Transport Service Works – Step By Step
| Step | What Happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Contact us | Call or WhatsApp Nick (07863 737343). Tell us: pick-up postcode, delivery postcode, vehicle type, preferred dates. | 5-10 minutes |
| 2. We quote | Nick gives you a fixed price (no hidden fees). Same price day or night. | 1-2 minutes |
| 3. You confirm | You agree to the price. We schedule your transport slot. | N/A |
| 4. Pre-collection | You ensure the car is accessible (not blocked in, keys available, driveway clear). | N/A |
| 5. Collection day | Our driver arrives at the agreed time. We send a live tracking link. | Varies |
| 6. Inspection | We walk around the car, take photos/video, note existing damage. You sign the collection note. | 5-10 minutes |
| 7. Loading | We load the car onto our flatbed (or low loader for prestige/classic cars). Straps secure it. | 10-15 minutes |
| 8. Transport | We drive the car to the delivery address. Live tracking available. | Varies by distance |
| 9. Delivery | We unload the car. You inspect it (compare with pre-collection photos). You sign the delivery note. | 5-10 minutes |
| 10. Payment | Card, cash, or BACS. Same price as quoted. | 2-3 minutes |
Total time for transport: Depends on distance – typically 1-6 hours for most UK journeys. We send live tracking. You'll see where your car is.
How Much Does Vehicle Transport Cost?
Typical UK cost ranges for planned vehicle transport:
| Distance | Typical Car (saloon, hatchback) | Large SUV / Van | Classic / Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local (up to 20 miles) | £65-90 | £80-110 | £90-120 |
| Regional (20-50 miles) | £85-120 | £100-140 | £110-150 |
| Cross country (50-150 miles) | £120-200 | £140-230 | £160-250 |
| Long distance (150-300 miles) | £200-300 | £230-350 | £260-380 |
| Very long distance (300+ miles) | £300-450+ | £350-500+ | £400-550+ |
We give you a fixed price before you book. No hidden fees. No surprises. For emergency recovery pricing, see our car recovery cost guide.
Types Of Vehicle Transport We Offer
| Vehicle Type | Transport Method | Special Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Standard car | Flatbed | Standard procedure – car is winched or driven onto bed. |
| Large SUV (Range Rover, Q7, X5) | Flatbed or low loader | Low loader recommended (less stress on suspension). +£10-20 |
| Low sports car (Porsche, Lotus) | Low loader only | Standard flatbed may scrape front bumper. +£15-30 |
| Classic car | Low loader + soft straps | Extra care around paint, chrome. No metal hooks near paint. +£20-40 |
| Prestige car (Bentley, Ferrari) | Low loader + soft straps + covered trailer | Specialist handling. Bespoke quote. |
| Van (Transit, Sprinter, Crafter) | Flatbed (heavy-duty) | Up to 3.5 tonnes only. +£15-30 |
| Motorcycle | Specialist trailer or flatbed with chock | Specialist straps, front wheel chock. £50-100 |
| Non-runner | Flatbed winch | We need to winch onto bed. +£15-25 |
| Electric vehicle (EV) | Flatbed (EV-compatible) | Do NOT charge while on the truck. Standard price |
Vehicle Transport For Classic & Prestige Cars
Classic and prestige cars need extra care. We understand that.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Low loader only | Low angle – won't scrape your front bumper or splitter. |
| Soft straps | Fabric straps with plastic-coated hooks – won't damage paint or chrome. |
| No metal hooks | We don't use metal hooks near painted surfaces. |
| Experienced driver | We've moved hundreds of classics – Jaguars, MGs, Triumphs, Austins, Morgans, Lotuses, Porsches, Ferraris. |
| Covered transport (limited) | For very high-value classics – call to check availability. |
Classic cars we've transported: Jaguar E-Type, MG B / Midget, Triumph Spitfire / Stag / TR6, Austin Mini / Healey / Westminster, Morris Minor, Land Rover Series, Porsche 911, Lotus Elan / Elise, Ferrari 308 / 328 / 355, Bentley S1 / Turbo R, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow / Silver Spirit. Call us for a classic car transport quote – 07863 737343.
Buying A Car Online? We Can Deliver It
You found the perfect car on eBay, Auto Trader, or Facebook Marketplace. But it's 200 miles away. How do you get it home? Use our vehicle transport service: no risk of breakdown, no travel costs for you, you save a whole day, we deliver to your door. Cost: £85-200 depending on distance.
How it works for online car purchases: You win the auction or agree a price → You pay the seller → You call us (pick-up address = seller's location, delivery address = your home) → We quote fixed price → You book → We collect from seller (inspect and photograph) → We deliver to your home → You inspect and pay us → Your car is in your driveway.
Selling A Car Online? We Can Collect It
You've sold your car online. The buyer is 150 miles away. Use our vehicle transport service: no travel for you, buyer pays for transport, we deliver to buyer's door, you stay home.
How it works for online car sales: You agree a sale (buyer pays you or a deposit) → You call us (pick-up = your location, delivery = buyer's location) → We quote fixed price (buyer can pay us directly) → You book → We collect from you (inspect and photograph, you sign collection note) → We deliver to buyer (they inspect and sign) → Done.
We can handle payment directly from the buyer – they can pay us when we deliver.
What To Do Before We Collect Your Car
Vehicle Transport Distance Guide – UK Coverage
From Corby (NN17) to major UK destinations:
| Destination | Distance | Typical Transport Time | Typical Cost (car) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 25 miles | 1-2 hours | £75-95 |
| Northampton | 20 miles | 1-2 hours | £70-90 |
| Nottingham | 45 miles | 1-3 hours | £85-110 |
| Birmingham | 50 miles | 2-3 hours | £95-120 |
| Cambridge | 50 miles | 2-3 hours | £95-120 |
| London | 85 miles | 2-4 hours | £120-160 |
| Manchester | 110 miles | 2-5 hours | £150-190 |
| Bristol | 120 miles | 3-5 hours | £160-200 |
| Leeds | 120 miles | 3-5 hours | £160-200 |
| Newcastle | 200 miles | 4-7 hours | £220-280 |
| Glasgow | 300 miles | 5-9 hours | £300-380 |
| Edinburgh | 300 miles | 5-9 hours | £300-380 |
We can deliver anywhere in mainland UK. Call for a quote.
Vehicle Transport For Garages & Dealers
We work with garages, body shops, and car dealers for regular vehicle transport.
Services for trade customers: Vehicle delivery to customers, collection from auctions (BCA, Manheim, etc.), transport to specialist garages, classic car transport for restoration or shows, multiple vehicle transport.
Trade pricing: Discounted rates for regular customers, invoice billing (NET 30 terms available for established accounts), collection and delivery nationwide. Call us to discuss trade rates – 07863 737343.
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Tell us: pick-up postcode, delivery postcode, vehicle type (make, model, year), is it driveable or non-runner?, preferred collection date. We'll give you a fixed price. No hidden fees. No surprises.
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