Classic · B34
Shard End 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.
From Oldbury (10 miles from Shard End) 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 Shard End
- 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
Strapping & tie-down
Soft axle straps or wheel baskets - never chassis hooks on rot-prone underbodies.
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.
Shard End — what we see on the ground
Shard End is a residential patch and most of our classic cars callouts here cluster around Kingfisher Country Park and Shard End industrial units. Access varies from 1960s maisonettes up to service yards behind Shard End industrial units, which is why we brief drivers on the specific street before dispatch.
Nearby classic recovery
FAQs — Classic recovery in Shard End
Will you push a classic onto the deck in Shard End?
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 Shard End 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 Shard End 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 Shard End?
Yes - collect from vendor, deliver to your inspector or workshop, then either onward to you or back to vendor if the deal falls through.
Classic car recovery in Shard End — ring the dispatch line
Direct line to the operations desk covering Shard End. If the phone rings, someone is coming.