Car and vehicle transport

Vehicle you need

A tilt-bed (beaver-tail) lorry lowers its deck to the ground so a vehicle can be winched or driven on without scraping — the standard way to move a non-runner or a low car.

Most single-vehicle moves go on a tilt-bed or beaver-tail lorry. The bed tilts to ground level, so a car can be winched on even if it doesn't run, and low bodywork clears without damage.

Non-runners, classics, track cars, prestige vehicles and auction purchases are all routine work. Tell the operator whether the vehicle starts, steers and brakes — that decides whether it's driven or winched.

For several vehicles at once, a multi-car transporter is cheaper per car. For very valuable or concours vehicles, ask about enclosed transport.