Classic · B64 · B65
Classic transport covering Old Hill
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 Old Hill 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.
Common classic callouts we see in Old Hill
- 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
Old Hill — what we see on the ground
Old Hill is a industrial patch and most of our classic cars callouts here cluster around the former chain and anchor works and New Rowley Road trading estate. Access varies from post-war semis up to service yards behind New Rowley Road trading estate, which is why we brief drivers on the specific street before dispatch.
Nearby classic recovery
FAQs — Classic recovery in Old Hill
Do you cover pre-purchase transport in Old Hill?
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 Old Hill?
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 Old Hill 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 Old Hill 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 Old Hill — ring the dispatch line
Live dispatcher on the phone, driver on the same rota that covers Old Hill tonight. No IVR, no membership lookup, no callback service.