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Delivering A Vintage Car - Handy Tips

Maintenance tends to be more involved and frequent when dealing with older, classic and vintage cars. Often classic and vintage cars in various states or repair (or disrepair!) and cannot be driven by the owner. Read this guide to get an understanding of all the different options available to you before rushing into hiring any one car transporter.

Service Type

When transporting a classic car, you have 3 types of delivery service – each of which will be examined in more detail below.

1) The car is driven to its destination on trade plates

2) The car is transported on a single car trailer

3) The car is transported on a multi-car trailer

Having the car transporter drive it to its destination on trade plates can be the cheapest option – but there are disadvantages. It is more likely to be damaged en route, as it is actually being driven on the road (although a good car transporter will of course be insured). In addition the mileage of the car will be used, which can be hefty when the trip is especially long.

Having the car delivered on a single car trailer is likely to be the most expensive option, as the cost is not split with other customers. However, you will be more likely to find a car transporter on short notice, so this is the suitable option for urgent deliveries. Having your vintage car delivered on an enclosed is the safest albeit most costly option.

Using a multi-car trailer should be the cheapest option, as the cost can be divided between many customers. Cars are constantly being delivered across the UK and Europe in this fashion, making it a reassuring option for many. However, door to door delivery will be unlikely – with this method, the car transporter will generally deliver the car to a nearby hub, from where you can collect the car.

Preparation

Preparation is key when transporting your classic or vintage car – the better the preparation the better the chances of avoiding damage during transit. Always keep in contact with your transport provider so that you can finalise the details of the delivery. Your chosen car transporter should know everything about your car, from its make and model, to age and faults

Make sure the transporter is aware that the car is a classic, vintage or antique. Anything that makes them more careful when moving your car! Leading up to its transportation, you should document all the existing damage and problems with the car that might affect its transport and handling.

The loss or damage of personal items within a car will rarely be covered by the transporter's insurance so make sure you take them all out before handing the car over. You should thoroughly wash the car if possible. Head lamps should be

Take dated photographs with a written record of any damage (and of course lack of damage) the car may have. If your car is a hunk of rust, old or not mot's it will be dangerous to have it moved by trailer.

If you are lucky enough to be transporting a convertible you should properly seal the roof to prevent debris and moisture entering the car interior. If there are any breaks in the seal, use a tarp as cover or failing that, heavy duty tape.

The antennae should be retracted and the mirrors should be folded back. If something that sticks out can be taken off, do so and transport it separately.

If you make an inventory of the various parts of the car you will better equipped to realise when one goes missing or is damaged upon its arrival.

What happens next

Before handing over your vehicle, ensure any damage is catalogued as described above. Any respectable car transporter will do likewise.

Check the mileage on the car before releasing it – although it may increase very slightly as it is loaded and unloaded, there should of course be no major inconsistency.

Upon delivery, inspect the vehicle meticulously. Never sign off a job completed without giving the car a once over. Not many people forget to check the car for damages but the roof and bumper are two spots that are often overlooked when doing a check. Ensure that the driver or the transport company sign a document that acknowledges the damage, otherwise building a case in your favour will be a lot harder.

It is important to contact the transport provider immediately if you spot any damage that may have occurred during transit. Give your insurance company 24 hrs before you have the car transported.

Post Delivery

Damage to the car during transport is rare, but it is still essential to check the car on arrival. Legal action or similar recourse should always be a last resort and should always come after attempts to resolve the issue with the transporters themselves has failed. Should the worst happen, agencies such as Trading Standards may be able to assist.

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