Moving Vintage Vehicles in the UK
From car collectors to hobbyists who enjoy working on old cars, you run into times when you need to have a car delivered to you or to a customer. From preparing the vehicle for transport to finding the perfect classic car delivery service, there are plenty of bumps in the road. Classic car transport requires a special delivery service. To avoid damage, delays, and to have a smooth transport, you want to find a courier who has experience in these delicate deliveries. While you may think qualified couriers would cost extra money, there are actually quite a few ways to dodge high costs while receiving the best transportation services for your vintage car.
How to Prepare a Classic Car for Delivery
After transport, many animals will have a bit of stress remaining. It’s best to ease them into their new home.
- Take high resolution photos of the vehicle
- Leave no more than a quarter of petrol in your car’s tank
- Clean your car on the outside and inside before transport
- Check your car’s fluids. If you notice any leaking fluids, make your vehicle moving company aware
- Check your battery and your tyre pressure readings
- Take several photos of your car before it’s picked up and upon delivery
- Take off any additional extras on your car, such as spoilers, radio antennas, or roof racks Remove any passes on the windows, e.g. parking or toll passes
- Take all belongings out of the vehicle
- Leave a jack and spare tyre in your car, just in case
How Much Does it Cost to Relocate a Classic Car?
It depends on many factors, but mainly boils down to the distance travelled, and the type of service you want. Classic car relocation for shorter distances under 100 miles in the UK there is an average price of £1.48 per mile. Longer distances average £0.76 per mile.
For a better idea of how much your vintage car transportation will be, you can check out our cost to move classic cars page. You’ll also find details of similar deliveries, to give you a better idea of what to expect.