Looking into,car transporting.Pro's and Cons?

BIGGYIN · 28-02-19, 02:10 PM

Was made redundant afew years ago and now looking into setting up own business.
Can you make a living out of,transporting cars?Looking at single car,beavertail.
What are,the Pro's and Cons?
Thanks.

sinbin5t · 28-02-19, 02:48 PM

My son in law did and loved it

BIGGYIN · 28-02-19, 03:04 PM

Anymore,details or tips?
What does,he charge,per mile?
Any info,would be helpful.
Thanks.

sinbin5t · 28-02-19, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGGYIN

Anymore,details or tips?
What does,he charge,per mile?
Any info,would be helpful.
Thanks.

The first thing he did was get contracts from dealerships that suited him and them money wise, he also took a test so that he could tow a second car on a trailer.

As far as what he charged per mile goes i don't know, not really my place to ask, but he made a good living from it all. He only packed in because a job as a manager elswhere came up in a different field.

BIGGYIN · 28-02-19, 03:20 PM

I was thinking that would be the best way in,to get to know the ropes.

mikes2 · 28-02-19, 03:31 PM

Typical rate is £1 per mile.

The established companies are able to combine jobs so that they have another car for the return trip

sinbin5t · 28-02-19, 03:35 PM

It cost me £200-00 to get the TT from Newcastle to Blackpool if that helps, that guy had another car on board too which was going to Bolton, he said it was great money for a mornings work.

Hope that helps a bit

BIGGYIN · 28-02-19, 03:54 PM

Newcastle to Blackpool,about 185 mile.

To start off it will be hard,until I get known and get return jobs.

mikes2 · 28-02-19, 03:56 PM

Epsom to Falkirk I've been quoted £295 + vat and another quote of £375

BIGGYIN · 28-02-19, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikes2

Epsom to Falkirk I've been quoted £295 + vat and another quote of £375

I've been researching and some quotes(Shiply) are cheap.Maybe a return trip or a large transporter.Single loader would be,losing money.
Won't become a millionaire but,might make a good income?Aswell as,doing personal work.

28-02-19, 03:04 PM	#3
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	Anymore,details or tips? What does,he charge,per mile? Any info,would be helpful. Thanks. __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

28-02-19, 03:20 PM	#5
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	Thanks I was thinking that would be the best way in,to get to know the ropes. __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

28-02-19, 03:31 PM	#6
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Typical rate is £1 per mile. The established companies are able to combine jobs so that they have another car for the return trip __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

28-02-19, 03:54 PM	#8
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	Thanks Newcastle to Blackpool,about 185 mile. To start off it will be hard,until I get known and get return jobs. __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

28-02-19, 03:56 PM	#9
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Epsom to Falkirk I've been quoted £295 + vat and another quote of £375 __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

28-02-19, 02:48 PM	#2
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	My son in law did and loved it

28-02-19, 03:35 PM	#7
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	It cost me £200-00 to get the TT from Newcastle to Blackpool if that helps, that guy had another car on board too which was going to Bolton, he said it was great money for a mornings work. Hope that helps a bit