Trade Vehicle Recovery
247 Road Assistance provides trade vehicle recovery, collection and transport for motor traders, dealerships, garages, workshops and other automotive businesses that need vehicles moved professionally.
Whether you need a non-running stock vehicle recovered, an auction purchase collected, a customer vehicle delivered to your workshop or a vehicle transported between business locations, contact us with the details for a personalised quote.
Need a Vehicle Collected or Recovered?
Tell us where the vehicle is, where it needs to go and its current condition. We can assess the recovery or transport requirements and provide a personalised quote.
Please include accurate information about whether the vehicle starts, drives, rolls and steers normally.
0330 043 7086Vehicle Recovery & Transport for Automotive Businesses
Moving vehicles is a regular part of running many automotive businesses. A vehicle may need collecting from a customer, moving between business locations, delivering to a specialist workshop or transporting after an auction purchase.
247 Road Assistance provides vehicle recovery and transportation for motor traders, used car dealers, garages, repair workshops, bodyshops and other vehicle businesses.
We assess each transport request individually according to the vehicle, its condition, the collection point and the required destination.
For general vehicle transportation, you can also visit our car towing and vehicle transport page.
Who We Can Help
- Motor traders
- Used car dealers
- Independent dealerships
- Garages
- Vehicle repair workshops
- Bodyshops
- MOT centres
- Vehicle preparation businesses
- Other automotive businesses
Professional Vehicle Movement for the Motor Trade
From non-running vehicles to planned stock movements, automotive businesses can require vehicle transport for many different reasons. The right approach depends on the individual vehicle and journey.
Dealer Vehicle Collection
Vehicles purchased or acquired by a dealer can be collected and transported to an agreed dealership, preparation centre, workshop or storage location.
Garage Vehicle Recovery
A customer vehicle that cannot be driven normally may require recovery and transportation to a garage for diagnosis or repair.
Non-Running Stock
Stock vehicles with mechanical or electrical faults can be assessed for transportation without needing to be driven on the road.
Auction Purchases
Vehicles purchased through auctions can be collected and transported to an agreed business destination once they are properly released and available for collection.
Workshop Transfers
Vehicles can be moved between garages, workshops, bodyshops and other suitable automotive business locations where specialist work is required.
Long-Distance Transport
Vehicles located further away can be assessed for planned long-distance transportation to your dealership, garage or other agreed destination.
Have a Trade Vehicle That Needs Moving?
Send us the collection location, destination and vehicle condition for a personalised recovery or transport quote.
Vehicle Transport for Dealers & Motor Traders
Motor traders regularly need vehicles moved without adding unnecessary mileage or arranging for a member of staff to travel to another location and drive the vehicle back.
Professional vehicle transport can be useful when collecting newly purchased stock, moving a vehicle to a preparation centre or sending a vehicle to another garage or specialist workshop.
It can also be a practical option where the mechanical condition of a recently purchased vehicle is uncertain or where the vehicle cannot be driven normally.
If the vehicle has been purchased through an auction, see our auction vehicle collection service.
Typical Trade Movements
- Purchased stock collection
- Dealership deliveries
- Workshop transfers
- Preparation centre deliveries
- Vehicle storage movements
- Non-running stock recovery
- Auction vehicle collection
Recovery to Garages, Workshops & Bodyshops
A vehicle with a mechanical, electrical or accident-related problem may need professional recovery before repairs can begin.
We can assess requests to collect vehicles and transport them to an agreed garage, repair workshop or bodyshop, depending on the vehicle's condition and recovery requirements.
For vehicles that cannot be driven because of a mechanical or electrical fault, visit our non-runner vehicle recovery page.
For collision-damaged vehicles, see our accident and crash recovery service.
Vehicle Recovery Situations
- Mechanical failure
- Electrical faults
- Non-starting vehicles
- Vehicles unable to drive
- Accident-damaged vehicles
- Workshop transfers
- Specialist repair transport
Recovery & Transport for Vehicles That Do Not Run
A non-running vehicle may be dealership stock, a recent purchase, a customer vehicle or a vehicle awaiting specialist repair.
Tell us whether the vehicle starts, whether it can move under its own power and whether it rolls and steers normally. Locked wheels, damaged suspension or restricted steering can affect the equipment and loading requirements.
Our dedicated non-runner vehicle recovery page provides further information about transporting vehicles that cannot be driven normally.
Tell Us Whether It
- Starts
- Drives
- Rolls freely
- Steers normally
- Has working brakes
- Has locked wheels
- Has suspension damage
- Has working keys
Different Vehicles. Different Transport Requirements.
Every vehicle movement is different. Providing accurate information before collection allows the transport requirements to be assessed properly.
Running Vehicles
A running vehicle may still require transport because of distance, business logistics or uncertainty about its suitability for a long road journey.
Non-Running Vehicles
Vehicles with mechanical or electrical faults may require recovery and professional loading rather than conventional collection.
No-Key Vehicles
Vehicles without working keys may have locked steering, transmission or parking brake considerations that affect loading.
Accident-Damaged Vehicles
Collision damage to wheels, suspension or steering can affect how a vehicle needs to be recovered and transported.
Electric Vehicles
EVs can have specific recovery and transport considerations, particularly where the vehicle cannot be driven normally.
4x4s & SUVs
Larger vehicles may have additional weight, dimensions and drivetrain considerations when arranging recovery or transport.
Purchased Trade Stock at Auction?
Motor traders and vehicle businesses purchasing stock through auctions may require independent transportation from the collection location to a dealership, garage, preparation centre or storage facility.
Before arranging collection, make sure the vehicle has been properly released and is available for third-party collection in accordance with the auction provider's current requirements.
For general auction purchases, visit our auction vehicle collection page.
We also have dedicated information for Copart vehicle collection and BCA vehicle collection .
Auction Collection Details
- Auction collection location
- Delivery destination
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle condition
- Running or non-running
- Key availability
- Vehicle release status
- Any loading considerations
Moving Vehicles Over Longer Distances
Motor traders and automotive businesses can source vehicles from locations well outside their immediate area. Professional transport can remove the need to send staff to collect and drive a vehicle back.
Longer-distance journeys are assessed individually based on the collection point, delivery destination, vehicle type, condition and transport requirements.
For more information, visit our long-distance vehicle transport page.
Quote Considerations
- Collection postcode
- Delivery postcode
- Journey distance
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle size and weight
- Vehicle condition
- Loading requirements
Specialist Vehicle Recovery Considerations
No-Key Vehicles
If a trade vehicle has no working keys, tell us before collection. Locked steering or transmission systems can affect loading. See our no-key vehicle recovery page.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles can require specific recovery considerations. Visit our electric vehicle and EV recovery page.
4x4s & SUVs
Larger and heavier vehicles may require additional transport considerations. Visit our 4x4 and SUV recovery page.
How to Arrange Vehicle Recovery or Transport
Send Vehicle Details
Provide the vehicle make, model and accurate information about its condition.
Provide Locations
Tell us the collection postcode and where the vehicle needs to be delivered.
Confirm Requirements
Tell us whether the vehicle runs, rolls and steers and whether keys are available.
Arrange Transport
Subject to vehicle suitability and availability, the recovery or transport arrangements can then be confirmed.
Accurate Vehicle Information Helps Us Plan the Job
Please provide accurate information about the vehicle before collection. A vehicle described as running may still have mechanical, steering, braking or mobility problems that affect transportation.
If you know about locked wheels, damaged suspension, missing keys, accident damage or other issues that could affect loading, tell us when requesting your quote.
Where a vehicle is being collected from an auction or third-party business, the customer is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is properly released and available for collection.
Personalised Quotes for Trade Vehicle Movements
There is no single fixed price that applies to every trade vehicle recovery or transport job.
The cost can depend on the collection location, destination, journey distance, vehicle type, size, weight and condition, along with any additional loading requirements.
Providing accurate information from the start helps us assess the job and prepare an appropriate quote.
Quote Factors May Include
- Collection location
- Delivery location
- Journey distance
- Vehicle type
- Vehicle size and weight
- Vehicle condition
- Whether the vehicle runs
- Whether the vehicle rolls
- Availability of keys
- Loading requirements
Trade Vehicle Recovery FAQs
Do you provide vehicle recovery for motor traders?
We can assess vehicle recovery and transport requests from motor traders, dealers, garages and other automotive businesses. Provide the collection location, destination and vehicle condition when requesting a quote.
Can you collect vehicles purchased for dealer stock?
Vehicle collection can be arranged subject to the individual transport requirements and availability. The vehicle can potentially be transported to an agreed dealership, garage, preparation centre, workshop, storage location or other suitable business premises.
Can you recover customer vehicles to our garage?
We can assess requests to collect vehicles that cannot be driven normally and transport them to an agreed garage or workshop. The vehicle's condition and loading requirements should be provided before collection.
Can you transport a non-running trade vehicle?
Non-running vehicles may be suitable for recovery depending on their condition. Tell us whether the vehicle rolls and steers normally and whether there are locked wheels, brake problems or suspension damage.
Can you collect trade vehicles from auctions?
Auction vehicle collection requests can be assessed once the vehicle is properly released and available for collection. The buyer remains responsible for satisfying the auction provider's current payment, release and collection requirements.
Can you collect vehicles from Copart or BCA?
We provide independent vehicle transport and can assess collection requests for vehicles purchased through auction providers including Copart and BCA. 247 Road Assistance is an independent business and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these auction companies.
Can you transport a trade vehicle over a long distance?
Longer-distance vehicle transport may be available depending on the collection point, destination, vehicle requirements and availability. Provide both locations when requesting your quote.
Can you transport electric vehicles for the motor trade?
Electric vehicle transport requests can be assessed according to the vehicle's condition and recovery requirements. Tell us if the vehicle cannot be driven normally or has known mobility issues.
Can you recover a 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.
How much does trade vehicle recovery cost?
Pricing depends on the individual 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 trade vehicle recovery quote?
Provide the vehicle make and model, collection location, delivery destination and accurate information about whether the vehicle starts, drives, rolls and steers. Tell us whether keys are available and about any known mechanical, wheel, suspension or accident damage.
Need Trade Vehicle Recovery or Transport?
Whether you are a motor trader, dealer, garage, workshop or other automotive business, send us your vehicle details and journey requirements for a personalised recovery or transport quote.