Classic · B13 · B14
Classic transport covering Kings Heath
Classic car transport that treats the underbody like the fragile thing it is - soft ramps, winch not push.
From Oldbury (8 miles from Kings Heath) 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.
Common classic callouts we see in Kings Heath
- 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
Key handling & tow mode
Original key, points/electronic ignition off, choke set open.
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
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.
Strapping & tie-down
Soft axle straps or wheel baskets - never chassis hooks on rot-prone underbodies.
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
Kings Heath — what we see on the ground
Kings Heath's residential layout means a classic job here could be anywhere from Highbury Park periphery to a residential turning near the A435 corridor. Our drivers know which routes take a long-deck truck and which do not — that is the difference between a 40-minute recovery and a two-hour re-route.
Nearby classic recovery
FAQs — Classic recovery in Kings Heath
Do you cover pre-purchase transport in Kings Heath?
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 Kings Heath?
Never. Every classic we load is winched on gently, in gear or neutral as appropriate, with soft ramps to protect the underbody.
Can you transport a car straight from a Kings Heath 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 Kings Heath area?
Yes - see our auction collection page for the full process. We handle payment slip and gate pass at pick-up.
Classic car recovery in Kings Heath — ring the dispatch line
Flat quote over the phone for jobs into and out of Kings Heath. No hidden call-out fees, no per-mile bolt-ons.