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Vehicle transport, explained properly

Straight answers on what a vehicle move should cost, when enclosed transport is worth paying for, what insurance actually covers, and how to prepare a car — or a non-runner — for collection.

Costs

How much does it cost to transport a car in the UK?

What actually drives the price of moving a car in the UK: mileage bands, open vs enclosed transport, collection windows, vehicle condition and value.

6 min read · updated 2026-08-22

Choosing transport

Open vs enclosed vehicle transport: which do you need?

A practical comparison of open and enclosed vehicle transport: risk, cost difference, access limits and the vehicles that genuinely need a covered trailer.

5 min read · updated 2026-08-22

Preparing your vehicle

Transporting a non-running vehicle: what you need to know

Winching, brakes and steering, access requirements and paperwork for moving a non-running, damaged or project vehicle in the UK.

5 min read · updated 2026-08-22

Preparing your vehicle

How to prepare your car for collection

A short pre-collection checklist: fuel level, personal items, photographs, keys, alarms and the condition record that protects you at delivery.

4 min read · updated 2026-08-22

Trade & business

Vehicle movements for dealers and trade buyers

How dealers, auction buyers and fleets can budget vehicle movements: fixed published pricing, multi-vehicle discounts, business accounts and consolidated invoicing.

5 min read · updated 2026-08-22

Choosing transport

Vehicle transport insurance explained

What goods-in-transit cover does and does not include, why operator licensing matters, and the questions to ask before handing over your keys.

5 min read · updated 2026-08-22