Classic · B10 · B11
Classic car recovery & transport in Small Heath
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 Small Heath 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 Small 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
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.
Small Heath — what we see on the ground
Small Heath is a industrial patch and most of our classic cars callouts here cluster around St Andrew's stadium and Small Heath industrial park. Access varies from residential streets up to service yards behind Small Heath industrial park, which is why we brief drivers on the specific street before dispatch.
Nearby classic recovery
FAQs — Classic recovery in Small Heath
Will you push a classic onto the deck in Small 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 Small 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 Small Heath 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 Small 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.
Small Heath: talk to a real dispatcher about your classic car
Flat quote over the phone for jobs into and out of Small Heath. No hidden call-out fees, no per-mile bolt-ons.