Non-runner
Non-Runner or Project Car Transport in Birmingham
Buying or selling a project car, a barn find, or something that's simply been sat too long to start reliably means it needs transporting rather than driven, and that's exactly the kind of job flatbed recovery is suited for, regardless of whether the car turns over at all.
We move non-runners and project cars across Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell and the Black Country, loading vehicles that don't start, don't roll freely, or are missing wheels, keys or an interior, using appropriate equipment for whatever condition the car's actually in.
Vehicles that don't roll freely
A seized engine, seized brakes, or flat and perished tyres can mean a car won't roll even when pushed, which needs different loading equipment such as dollies or a winch rather than simply driving it up a ramp. Let us know if you suspect the car won't move freely so we bring the right kit.
Cars with no key or missing parts
Project cars often come without keys, a working ignition, or sometimes even seats and an interior. None of this stops us loading and transporting the vehicle, since it doesn't need to be driven onto the truck — we can winch it aboard regardless.
- Seized or non-rolling vehicles need dollies or winching, not driving
- Missing keys, seats or interior don't prevent safe transport
- Let us know the vehicle's actual condition in advance, not just 'non-runner'
- We can collect from fields, garages, storage units or private sales
Buying or selling at a distance
If you're buying a project car from a private seller and can't drive it home, or selling one to a buyer who needs it delivered, we can handle the collection and delivery leg so neither party needs to arrange their own trailer or worry about towing something unroadworthy.
Access for older or unusual vehicles
Older project cars, kit cars or partially restored vehicles sometimes have unusual dimensions, low ground clearance, or fragile bodywork. Telling us about anything unusual in advance means we can plan loading carefully rather than risk damage on the day.
Questions we get asked
Does the car need to start or roll for you to move it?
No, we can load vehicles that are completely seized or won't roll, using dollies or a winch rather than needing the car to move under its own power.
Can you collect from a private seller's driveway or a field?
Yes, we regularly collect project cars and non-runners from all sorts of locations, including fields, garages and private sales.
What if the car has no interior or is missing panels?
That's not a problem for transport — we secure the vehicle for the journey regardless of its cosmetic or interior condition.
Should I mention if the car has low ground clearance or fragile bodywork?
Yes, please let us know anything unusual about the vehicle in advance so we can plan the loading approach carefully.
Got a non-runner or project car to move?
Call 07402 666 687 and tell us the vehicle's condition — we'll bring the right kit to transport it safely.