Non-runner · Aston B6
Aston (Birmingham City Council): what to do about non-runner
Non-runner does not care what postcode you are in, but the fix does. In Aston (B6) the deciding factors are usually parking on warehousing, the width of the approach off A34 Lichfield Road, and whether the vehicle still rolls. Roughly 2 miles of city sits between Aston and the centre, which is why we approach from M6 J6 rather than through it. Access off A34 Lichfield Road narrows quickly, so a full-length transporter sometimes has to set down and winch. The truck that quotes is the truck that turns up. Building stock here is mainly warehousing, with warehousing on the edges.
- Witton
- Villa Park
- B6 postcode area
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.
Aston in practical terms
Aston sits under Birmingham City Council with B6 covering most of the built-up area. The nearest motorway access is M6 J6, and the arterial route through is A38(M) Aston Expressway. Practically, that means our driver reaches you without crossing the city centre.
What usually causes it
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
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.
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.
Getting a truck to you in Aston
The quickest way in is M6 J6, then down towards Villa Park. Gated yards at Witton often have a height barrier; a gate code saves ten minutes. Nothing gets sub-contracted out of the Birmingham City Council area. Birmingham is the nearest larger centre, which is where a lot of Aston drops end up.
Why operators in Aston use us
- Tilt-and-slide for warehousing where a spec-lift cannot get in
- Low-approach ramps for lowered and damaged vehicles
- Skates and dollies for locked wheels in tight yards at Witton
- Battery pack, fuel drain kit and lockout tools carried as standard
Who rings us about this in Aston
Because Aston runs to warehousing and commercial space at Witton, the callers split roughly into private motorists and small trade operators. Both want the same thing — a fix or a tow, priced before it starts.
- Residents parked on warehousing who cannot move the vehicle off the road
- Trade vehicles working out of Witton
- Commuters caught on A38(M) Aston Expressway at peak times
- Garages in Aston needing a customer car brought in
Nearby areas we cover for this
Aston sits between Birmingham and Perry Barr. These neighbouring areas are on the same rota, with distances measured from Aston.
Aston questions
Does the car need to start or roll for you to move it in Aston?
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.
Should I mention if the car has low ground clearance or fragile bodywork in Aston?
Yes, please let us know anything unusual about the vehicle in advance so we can plan the loading approach carefully.
Are you insured to move my vehicle across West Midlands?
Yes. Goods-in-transit and recovery operator liability are in force for every movement, whether it is two streets in B6 or a longer run out of West Midlands.
Can you collect from a private seller's driveway or a field in Aston?
Yes, we regularly collect project cars and non-runners from all sorts of locations, including fields, garages and private sales.
Do you charge extra for weekends in B6?
No weekend surcharge on the standard local rate. The price you are quoted for Aston on a Tuesday morning is the price on a Sunday night.
Can you recover from a multi-storey or underground car park in Aston?
Often, but height is the deciding factor. Tell us the level and the clearance on the way in. Where the deck is too low for a truck we use skates to bring the vehicle out to the entrance.
Aston and non-runner — where that leaves you
Coverage here runs from Aston through Birmingham, Perry Barr, Handsworth, all inside West Midlands. Non-runner is available 24 hours with the same dispatcher and the same rate card. We work Aston alongside Birmingham, Perry Barr, Handsworth, so the same crews see these roads every week. Everything inside B6 is priced the same way, day or night. A 2-mile run into the centre is sometimes slower than a longer route round. For reference, Aston covers B6 and falls under Birmingham City Council in West Midlands.
Related faults in Aston
Non-runner for Aston yards and streets — one call, one truck
If the vehicle is somewhere awkward around Witton, say so now and we will bring the right kit first time.