Classic · B6
Classic car recovery & transport in Aston
Classic car transport that treats the underbody like the fragile thing it is - soft ramps, winch not push.
From Oldbury (6 miles from Aston) our classic-friendly rig covers most West Midlands show routes, restoration shops and auction pick-ups. Points ignition, choke set open, gentle winch angle. Simple things done properly.
Aston — what we see on the ground
Postcodes across B6 sit inside the Birmingham City Council area, and classic cars tend to break down where they are being used — school runs near Villa Park, deliveries into Aston Cross, or on residential streets where a jump-start is often faster than a tow.
Common classic callouts we see in Aston
- Non-start after long lay-up (fuel/varnish/battery)
- Points or condenser failure on 60s/70s cars
- Fuel pump seized on carburettor cars
- Brake fluid boil after a spirited run
- Post-restoration transport to and from bodyshops
- MOT and show-day transport for SORNed cars
Loading a classic properly
Flatbed with soft ramps, no aggressive winch angles. Weight band: 0.8-1.6 tonnes.
- Wide soft ramps and shallow winch angle to protect original underbodies
- Bumper and sill contact points padded
- We do not push a classic uphill onto a deck - winch only
Key handling & tow mode
Original key, points/electronic ignition off, choke set open.
Strapping & tie-down
Soft axle straps or wheel baskets - never chassis hooks on rot-prone underbodies.
What moves the price
- Enclosed vs open transport
- Show-day return trips priced as a round trip
- Multi-car collections from an auction or restoration shop
- Distance and any low-bridge routing
Everything is quoted flat over the phone — no hidden call-out fees.
Paperwork on collection
- V5 or dating certificate verified before loading
- Photograph front, rear, both flanks, engine bay and interior
- Signed condition sheet with any pre-existing corrosion or paint issues noted
FAQs — Classic recovery in Aston
Can you transport a car straight from a Aston show back to storage?
Yes - book both legs on the same call for a round-trip rate.
Auction collection for a classic bought in the Aston area?
Yes - see our auction collection page for the full process. We handle payment slip and gate pass at pick-up.
Do you cover pre-purchase transport in Aston?
Yes - collect from vendor, deliver to your inspector or workshop, then either onward to you or back to vendor if the deal falls through.
Will you push a classic onto the deck in Aston?
Never. Every classic we load is winched on gently, in gear or neutral as appropriate, with soft ramps to protect the underbody.
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Aston: talk to a real dispatcher about your classic car
Live dispatcher on the phone, driver on the same rota that covers Aston tonight. No IVR, no membership lookup, no callback service.