Classic · DY9
Lye classic car recovery - soft ramps, careful winch
Classic car transport that treats the underbody like the fragile thing it is - soft ramps, winch not push.
A classic that will not start in Lye is not a job you throw straight on the deck. We diagnose on the roadside first - fuel, spark, compression - and only load if it genuinely needs a tow home.
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
Strapping & tie-down
Soft axle straps or wheel baskets - never chassis hooks on rot-prone underbodies.
Common classic callouts we see in Lye
- 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.
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
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.
Lye — what we see on the ground
Postcodes across DY9 sit inside the Dudley MBC area, and classic cars tend to break down where they are being used — school runs near Lye railway station, deliveries into Lye industrial estate, or on 1960s shopping precinct where a jump-start is often faster than a tow.
FAQs — Classic recovery in Lye
Auction collection for a classic bought in the Lye 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 Lye?
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 Lye?
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 Lye show back to storage?
Yes - book both legs on the same call for a round-trip rate.
Nearby classic recovery
Classic car recovery in Lye — the short version
If you are calling from Lye (DY9) about a classic that needs recovering, we cover you 24/7 from our Oldbury base 6 miles away. Flat pricing quoted before we roll, right truck for the vehicle, driver who knows the postcode.
Book classic car recovery for Lye
Direct line to the operations desk covering Lye. If the phone rings, someone is coming.