Vehicle Transportation in Tyne and Wear

Not every vehicle that needs moving has broken down. Maybe you have bought a car from across the region, are shifting a vehicle to storage, or want one delivered to the workshop without adding miles.

At Banks of the Tyne in Hebburn we offer vehicle transportation as part of our recovery service. This page is about planned moves, where you have time to arrange things properly.

Why people transport rather than drive

Transport avoids putting miles on a vehicle, which matters for a recently bought used car, a low-mileage vehicle or one with a fault. It also helps with vehicles that are untaxed, untested or not yet insured for the road.

For vehicles that cannot legally or safely be driven, transportation is often the only sensible option. If you are unsure what applies to your vehicle, check the current rules before moving it.

• Newly bought vehicles being brought home
• Vehicles heading to or from storage
• Cars needing repair that should not be driven
• Vehicles being moved for sale or purchase

How a planned transport works

Tell us the vehicle, the pick-up and drop-off locations and your preferred timing. We confirm what is involved, and arrange the move.

The vehicle is secured for the journey and checked at both ends. Photographs before loading help everyone agree its condition, especially for higher-value or classic vehicles.

What affects the arrangement and cost

Distance, vehicle size, access at both ends and whether it runs are the main factors. A vehicle with low ground clearance, for instance, needs more care in loading than a standard hatchback.

Flexibility on timing can make arrangements easier. We explain what applies to your move when we have the details, and we do not quote without them.

Getting ready and what to check

Have keys, documents and access arrangements sorted. Remove personal items and note any existing damage. Ask your own insurer about cover while a vehicle is in transit rather than assuming.

If the vehicle is not roadworthy or has no valid test or tax, do not drive it to a meeting point. Transport is designed for exactly that situation.