Classic · B90 · B91 · B92
Classic transport covering Solihull
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 Solihull 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 Solihull
- 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.
Solihull — what we see on the ground
Around Birmingham Airport nearby the classic cars we recover in Solihull tend to be on residential streets — narrow approach, parked-both-sides, and the odd height barrier over a service road. We plan the truck route before it leaves the yard.
FAQs — Classic recovery in Solihull
Auction collection for a classic bought in the Solihull 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 Solihull?
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 Solihull?
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 Solihull show back to storage?
Yes - book both legs on the same call for a round-trip rate.
Nearby classic recovery
Classic car recovery in Solihull — the short version
If you are calling from Solihull (B90/B91/B92) about a classic that needs recovering, we cover you 24/7 from our Oldbury base 12 miles away. Flat pricing quoted before we roll, right truck for the vehicle, driver who knows the postcode.
Solihull: talk to a real dispatcher about your classic car
Flat quote over the phone for jobs into and out of Solihull. No hidden call-out fees, no per-mile bolt-ons.