Dealer & Dealership Vehicle Transport
247 Road Assistance provides dealer vehicle transport and collection for independent car dealers, dealerships, motor traders and vehicle retailers that need stock moved professionally between locations.
Whether you have purchased new stock, need a vehicle collected from an auction, require transport between business locations or need a vehicle delivered to a workshop or preparation centre, contact us for a personalised transport quote.
Need a Vehicle Collected or Delivered?
Send us the vehicle details, collection location and delivery destination for a personalised dealer vehicle transport quote.
Please tell us whether the vehicle starts, drives, rolls and steers normally and whether working keys are available.
0330 043 7086Professional Vehicle Transport for Car Dealers
Buying, selling and preparing vehicle stock often means moving cars between different locations. Sending a member of staff to collect each vehicle is not always the most practical option, particularly when the journey is long or the vehicle's mechanical condition is uncertain.
247 Road Assistance provides vehicle collection and transport for independent car dealers, used car dealerships, motor traders and other vehicle sales businesses.
We can assess individual transport requirements for dealer stock, purchased vehicles and other planned vehicle movements.
For broader recovery and transport services for automotive businesses, visit our trade vehicle recovery page.
Vehicle Transport For
- Independent car dealers
- Used car dealerships
- Motor traders
- Vehicle retailers
- Automotive sales businesses
- Dealer preparation operations
- Vehicle stock businesses
Vehicle Collection & Transport for Dealer Stock
Dealerships and motor traders can require vehicle transport at different stages of buying, preparing and selling stock. Each movement can be assessed according to the vehicle, journey and collection requirements.
Purchased Stock Collection
Vehicles purchased for dealer stock can be collected from an agreed location and transported directly to your dealership, storage location or preparation facility.
Dealership Deliveries
Vehicles can be transported to an agreed dealership or vehicle sales premises without requiring a member of your team to travel and drive the vehicle back.
Auction Vehicle Collection
Dealer stock purchased through vehicle auctions can be collected once the vehicle has been properly released and is available for third-party collection.
Dealer-to-Dealer Transport
Vehicles may require planned transport between dealership locations, vehicle sales sites or other suitable business premises.
Workshop Transport
Dealer stock requiring mechanical repairs, diagnostics or specialist work can be transported to an agreed garage or workshop.
Preparation Centre Transport
Vehicles can be transported to suitable preparation facilities for inspection, servicing, repair or other work before being offered for sale.
Need Dealer Stock Collected?
Send us the vehicle details, collection postcode and delivery postcode for a personalised vehicle transport quote.
Collecting Newly Purchased Dealer Vehicles
Vehicle stock can be sourced from many different locations. A dealer may purchase a vehicle from another business, an auction or another location that is inconvenient for staff collection.
Professional vehicle transport can remove the need to arrange a driver for the collection journey and can also be useful where the condition of the newly purchased vehicle is uncertain.
The vehicle can be assessed for transport to an agreed dealership, garage, workshop, preparation centre or storage location.
If the vehicle has been purchased through an auction, see our auction vehicle collection service.
Send Us
- Vehicle make and model
- Collection postcode
- Delivery postcode
- Vehicle condition
- Whether it starts
- Whether it drives
- Whether it rolls freely
- Whether it steers normally
- Key availability
Dealer Vehicle Collection from Auctions
Vehicle auctions are an important source of stock for many motor traders and dealerships. Once a vehicle has been purchased, the next step is getting it to your business.
247 Road Assistance provides independent vehicle transport and can assess auction collection requests once the vehicle has been properly released and is available for collection.
For general auction purchases, visit our auction vehicle collection page.
We also provide dedicated information about independent BCA vehicle collection and Copart vehicle collection .
Before Auction Collection
- Check the vehicle is released
- Check current collection instructions
- Confirm third-party collection requirements
- Provide accurate vehicle details
- Provide collection information
- Provide delivery destination
- Disclose known vehicle faults
Different Reasons to Transport Dealer Vehicles
Not every vehicle transport job involves a breakdown. Dealerships and motor traders often need planned transport as part of normal stock management and vehicle preparation.
Stock Acquisition
Move a newly purchased vehicle from its collection location to your dealership or other agreed business premises.
Dealer Transfers
Transport stock between dealership locations or other suitable vehicle sales premises.
Workshop Delivery
Send dealer stock directly to a garage or specialist workshop for diagnosis, servicing or repair.
Vehicle Preparation
Move vehicles to preparation facilities before they are placed into retail stock.
Storage Movements
Transport vehicles between dealership premises and suitable vehicle storage locations.
Long-Distance Collection
Arrange transport when dealer stock has been sourced from a location that makes staff collection impractical.
Moving Dealer Stock for Repairs & Preparation
Dealer vehicles may require mechanical work, diagnostics, servicing, body repairs or specialist preparation before they are ready for sale.
Where a vehicle cannot be driven normally or you simply need planned transport between business locations, it can be assessed for collection and delivery to an agreed garage or workshop.
For repair-focused vehicle movements, visit our garage and workshop vehicle recovery page.
Potential Destinations
- Independent garages
- Repair workshops
- Bodyshops
- Diagnostic specialists
- Auto electricians
- Preparation centres
- Other suitable automotive businesses
Transporting Dealer Vehicles That Do Not Run
Not every vehicle purchased for stock will arrive in ready-to-drive condition. Mechanical or electrical problems may leave a vehicle unable to start or move under its own power.
A non-running vehicle can require additional recovery considerations, particularly where it has locked wheels, restricted steering, seized brakes or suspension damage.
Tell us about the vehicle's condition when requesting your quote so the transport requirements can be assessed properly.
See our dedicated non-runner vehicle recovery page for more information.
For Non-Runners, Tell Us
- Does the vehicle start?
- Can it move under its own power?
- Does it roll freely?
- Does the steering operate?
- Are any wheels locked?
- Are the brakes released?
- Is there suspension damage?
- Are working keys available?
No-Key Dealer Vehicle Transport
A vehicle purchased without working keys may require additional assessment before transportation.
Depending on the vehicle, the steering may remain locked, the transmission may be in Park or an electronic parking brake may be engaged. These factors can affect how the vehicle is loaded.
If working keys are unavailable, tell us before arranging collection. For more information, visit our no-key vehicle recovery page.
No-Key Considerations
- Vehicle access
- Locked steering
- Transmission position
- Electronic parking brake
- Wheel movement
- Loading requirements
Collecting Dealer Stock from Further Away
The right stock is not always located close to your dealership. Dealers and motor traders may source vehicles from auctions, businesses or other sellers located much further away.
Professional vehicle transportation can remove the need to send a member of staff on a long collection journey and drive an unfamiliar vehicle back.
Longer journeys are assessed individually based on the collection location, delivery destination, vehicle type and transport requirements.
Learn more about our long-distance vehicle transport service.
For a Long-Distance Quote
- Collection postcode
- Delivery postcode
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle condition
- Running or non-running
- Key availability
- Any known loading issues
Vehicle Type Can Affect Transport Requirements
Provide the exact vehicle make and model when requesting a dealer transport quote. Vehicle size, weight, drivetrain and condition can all affect transport requirements.
Cars
Dealer stock can include everything from compact cars to larger executive vehicles. Provide the exact model and vehicle condition when requesting transport.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles can have specific transport considerations, particularly where they cannot be driven normally. See our electric vehicle and EV recovery page.
4x4s & SUVs
Larger vehicles may have additional size, weight and drivetrain considerations. Visit our 4x4 and SUV recovery page.
How to Arrange Dealer Stock Transport
Send Vehicle Details
Provide the make, model and accurate information about the vehicle's current condition.
Provide Both Locations
Send the collection postcode and the dealership or other delivery destination.
Confirm Vehicle Condition
Tell us whether the vehicle starts, drives, rolls and steers and whether working keys are available.
Arrange Transport
Subject to the transport requirements and availability, collection and delivery arrangements can then be confirmed.
A Running Vehicle Is Not Necessarily Ready for a Long Journey
A vehicle being described as running or driving does not automatically confirm its mechanical condition, roadworthiness or suitability for a long journey.
Professional transport may be worth considering where a newly purchased vehicle has an uncertain history, known mechanical faults or requires inspection before normal road use.
Please provide accurate information about any known faults or damage that could affect loading and transportation.
Personalised Quotes for Dealer Stock Transport
There is no single fixed price that applies to every dealer vehicle transport job.
Pricing can depend on the collection location, delivery destination, journey distance, vehicle type, size, weight and condition, along with any additional loading requirements.
Send us the vehicle and journey details for a personalised transport quote.
Quote Factors May Include
- Collection postcode
- Delivery postcode
- Journey distance
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle size and weight
- Vehicle condition
- Whether the vehicle runs
- Whether the vehicle rolls
- Key availability
- Loading requirements
- Collection access
- Delivery access
Dealer & Dealership Vehicle Transport FAQs
Do you provide vehicle transport for car dealers?
We can assess vehicle transport and collection requests for independent car dealers, dealerships, motor traders and other automotive businesses. Provide the vehicle details and collection and delivery locations when requesting a quote.
Can you collect newly purchased dealer stock?
Dealer stock can potentially be collected from an agreed location and transported to a dealership, preparation centre, workshop, storage facility or other suitable destination, subject to the individual transport requirements and availability.
Can you collect vehicles purchased at auction?
Auction vehicle collection requests can be assessed once the vehicle has been properly released and is available for collection. The buyer remains responsible for complying with the auction provider's current payment, release and collection requirements.
Can you collect dealer vehicles from BCA or Copart?
We provide independent vehicle transport and can assess collection requests for vehicles purchased through auction providers including BCA and Copart. 247 Road Assistance is an independent business and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these auction companies.
Can you transport dealer stock between dealership locations?
Planned vehicle movements between suitable dealership or business locations can be assessed according to the vehicle, journey and transport requirements.
Can you transport a dealer vehicle directly to a workshop?
A vehicle requiring servicing, repairs, diagnostics or specialist work can potentially be transported directly to an agreed garage, workshop or preparation facility.
Can you transport non-running dealer stock?
Non-running vehicles may be suitable for recovery and transport depending on their condition. Tell us whether the vehicle rolls and steers and about any locked wheels, brake problems, suspension damage or other loading considerations.
Can you transport a dealer vehicle without keys?
No-key vehicles may require additional assessment because locked steering, transmission systems or electronic parking brakes can affect loading. Tell us before collection if working keys are not available.
Can you provide long-distance dealer vehicle transport?
Longer-distance transport requests can be assessed based on the collection point, delivery destination, vehicle condition and transport requirements. Provide both postcodes when requesting a quote.
Do you transport electric vehicles and SUVs for dealerships?
Transport requests involving electric vehicles, 4x4s and SUVs can be assessed according to the exact vehicle, size, weight and condition. Provide the make and model when requesting your quote.
How much does dealer vehicle transport cost?
Pricing depends on the individual transport job. Factors can include collection and delivery locations, distance, vehicle type, size, weight, condition and loading requirements. Contact us for a personalised quote.
What information do you need for a dealer vehicle transport quote?
Provide the vehicle make and model, collection postcode, delivery postcode and accurate information about whether the vehicle starts, drives, rolls and steers. Tell us whether working keys are available and about any known mechanical or mobility problems.
Need Dealer Stock Collected or Transported?
Send us the vehicle details, collection location and delivery destination. Contact 247 Road Assistance for a personalised dealer vehicle transport quote.