wozza35 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Does anyone know of a relitivly cheap car delivery service ?? i have seen a 2a station wagon i like the look of but it has no mot so would need to move it from Cambridge to somerset unless someone has another idea ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameslwt Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hiring a trailer is surely the cheapest option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Is it driveable? If so book an MOT in Somerset and drive it home. I sold a car from Sheffield to a guy in Nottingham who did this. You must have insurance though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 There are multiple companies that advertise on ebay, they always come up when I am looking at car trailers... Most charge by the mile, I think, so hiring a trailer from somewhere local to you is probably the cheapest option by far. By using this option, you also have the added advantage of knowing how the vehicle is being treated when it is loaded and transported. Not knowing you, this of course assumes that you passed your driving test before 1st January 1997, or have taken the subsequent towing test. Short of that, you may have a friend who likes the idea of earning a few beer tokens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza35 Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 There are multiple companies that advertise on ebay, they always come up when I am looking at car trailers...Most charge by the mile, I think, so hiring a trailer from somewhere local to you is probably the cheapest option by far. By using this option, you also have the added advantage of knowing how the vehicle is being treated when it is loaded and transported. Not knowing you, this of course assumes that you passed your driving test before 1st January 1997, or have taken the subsequent towing test. Short of that, you may have a friend who likes the idea of earning a few beer tokens... Hi guys thanks for the replys ,yes i passed my test in 1988 so no problem there but i dont have anything to tow a trailer with now that is a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi guys thanks for the replys ,yes i passed my test in 1988 so no problem there but i dont have anything to tow a trailer with now that is a problem Warren, If you get stuck for a tow, give me a shout - (dependant on the date) I don't have a problem with a drive up to Cambridge if you can cover the fuel... Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Is it driveable?If so book an MOT in Somerset and drive it home. I sold a car from Sheffield to a guy in Nottingham who did this. You must have insurance though. Car still needs to be taxed for this, which with no MOT is unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 If so book an MOT in Somerset and drive it home.I sold a car from Sheffield to a guy in Nottingham who did this. You must have insurance though. I'm fairly certain you must book an MOT locally, but can't find where I read it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Car still needs to be taxed for this, which with no MOT is unlikely. No it doesn't, you can drive to a pre-arranged MOT with no tax or test, you must be insured though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'm fairly certain you must book an MOT locally, but can't find where I read it now... This was discussed here some while ago. I emailed the DVLA and they told me as long as it was pre-arranged it was OK. I stressed the point about distance, but they didn't answer that point specifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Well that's my local MOT garage told me when I asked them very recently.... will double check and let them know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Its not specified. The law simply states you can drive it to a prearranged MOT, doesnt mention distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste clark Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 are you not a member of the AA, RAC?? if so drive it outside the gate of where you bought it, disconnect something so it wont start then make the call.. they will take you home!! have done this a couple of times now!! some say its abusing the membership.. i say it is the best way of buying a car in cornwall and getting it to liverpool costing nowt for fuel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 some say its abusing the membership. I think that The AA/The RAC might use a different word. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtail-Jay Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 You Sorted yet Mate? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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