Car Transporter Company Recommendations?

[Mysterae]

My move date for moving up to Scotland is fast approaching and I'm wondering how to get my Esprit up there. As much as I'd love to drive it the 550 miles, it'll cost more in fuel, getting it ready and the return fare than some of the quotes I've received, between £450 - £500. Considering the distance these are reasonable quotes.

Does anyone recommend any car transporter companies or individuals to use or to avoid? Any tips for the transporting an Esprit that distance?

[steve930]

When I bought my evora 2 months ago, it was shipped from leven lotus in Edinburgh to weymouth (South Coast) 

Leven used a company called aic transport, the cost was £450.00. This was on an open transporter.. 

Everything was trouble free & the transporter driver was a pleasure to deal with

 

 

[williamtherebel]

When I imported both of my Esprits from the States I used Robins Recovery. He is used to dealing with Lotii and is very particular about looking after your car. Trustworthy and very helpful. 

However he is based in Dorset so don't know if he would go that far North. He can be contacted on 07789 660190. or you can email him on robinsrecovery@gmail.com

He charged me £440.00 for my last Esprit last year in an open transporter, from Felixstowe to Blackpool, Lancs.

 

 

 

[Bravo73]

When I have to move cars around (including my Evora), I just get a quote from shiply.com and pick accordingly. The cars always arrive in same condition that they left. 

[Mysterae]

Thanks for info guys, I'll be making some calls.

@Bravo73 That's what I used to get an idea of the costs. Good to hear that you didn't have a problem with them.

I think I remember a thread that said not to transport the car backwards, is that right?

[Escape]

The Esprit is light and small enough so the orientation wont matter for weight distribution. Especially not on a professional transporter. But you do want to make sure the roof and frunk are closed and locked properly.

I can understand you don't want the hassle of driving it North yourself. But it's not that far and could be a nice roadtrip. Time spent in an Esprit is never wasted (especially on the road). Even if it costs some time/effort/money to prepare the car, that's likely to be something you have to do sooner or later anyway, so would only be a benefit. Just my 2 cents, I always try to drive instead of trailer.

I do remember @Barrykearley had some good dealings with a certain transporter company, might be worth contacting them. If they get enough requests, maybe they'll consider a forum discount. 😉

Filip

[Barrykearley]

good service costs - but he is as cost effective as you will find 👍👍

[stratosboy]

I've just used this guy: Andy - 07534 223730 - nice guy, careful loading car on and off, he transported my Elise project over to North Yorkshire and back, reasonable price I thought (£240) he is based in Preston, not sure where you are moving from?

[Mysterae]

1 hour ago, stratosboy said:

I've just used this guy: Andy - 07534 223730 - nice guy, careful loading car on and off, he transported my Elise project over to North Yorkshire and back, reasonable price I thought (£240) he is based in Preston, not sure where you are moving from?

Moving from Swindon, Wiltshire to 30 miles north of Inverness, about 550 miles in total. Quite the trek towing a car at 60mph!

[Bravo73]

Ah, anything involving delivery to the Highlands is going to jack the price up, unfortunately. 

[Chillidoggy]

On 08/08/2019 at 21:47, Bravo73 said:

Ah, anything involving delivery to the Highlands is going to jack the price up, unfortunately. 

Wait till they get independence.............

[C8RKH]

11 minutes ago, Chillidoggy said:

Wait till they get independence.............

[exeterjeep]

12 minutes ago, C8RKH said:

Nicola Sturgeon is looking more feisty than usual.

[C8RKH]

She was trying out her new Clinique make-up and No. 7 mascara!

 

[madmax]

Try Steve Barnes at The Classic Transporter - 07340404661. He's a member of one of our local Lotus clubs and also owns a classic Lotus himself. Always takes the utmost care and will work round any particular specifics for your own car - certainly worth a conversation if you're considering a valuable shipment.

[johnpwalsh]

Have you tried LotusRescue. Often South with cars and empty coming back.