GazB Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 What does anybody think? Is there a business opportunity in transporting vehicles around the country, i've got a trailer with long low ramps and winch. I could tow with a van or 4x4 and even a motorhome is long enough journey requiring stop over (Europe). Insurance could be arranged as i've already got a business fleet policy which includes my single soop (fully comp, any driver). Sounds good but would people pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Sure, there's a black MKIV with black wheels outside JamieP's house, could you bring it up here for me, cash on arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 sure, there's a black mkiv with black wheels outside jamiep's house, could you bring it up here for me, cash on arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sted Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Sure, there's a black MKIV with black wheels outside JamieP's house, could you bring it up here for me, cash on arrival :rlol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Does this look like the right key Jay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 There is certainly a market for it, but the professional guys that do this full time are not wealthy ones It's a very competitive market. However, if it was a bit of part time work for a few specialist jobs you could certainly make a bit of extra cash on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I had several offers from European buyers for my single and all but one wanted it delivered to a local port, I would have been happy to pay someone else for the hassle, maybe hitting all the Jap clubs as a trader offering this service would bring in some nice leads, my car ended up with a buyer from Finland and I would not have wanted to drive it there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 [ATTACH]89432[/ATTACH] Does this look like the right key Jay? Yeah that'll do, but I'll have to knock the price down if there's any damage to the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Oh i'm good it'll be full price cash only, used notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Oh i'm good it'll be full price cash only, used notes I'll do a direct transfer to your account in Switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Use the normal account number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Alot of importers would use a service like this as well. I've had to trailer two cars from importers before. But as stated earlier the costs associatted with fuel etc mean you aren't getting a great deal in hourly rates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) According to a mate who does it for a living with a proper recovery truck, if you do it for hire and reward youll need a tachograph fitted to the tow vehicle. I looked into doing this and bought a Landcruiser to do it with but then he told me about the tacho requirement, doh !! I guess you know but just incase, dont forget about the towing capacities of the towing vehicle, 4x4's vary by quite a bit on what they can legally tow hence i bought the cruiser as thats got a train weight of 6500 kgs so no problems with the heaviest cars even on a tri axle trailer All the best dunk Edited March 15, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I think there is money to be made from this. If you advertised as being able to carry a lowered / modified cars then you have to be on to a winner. As above you may not make a million from it but as a cash in had job it's got £££ written all over it I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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