When you organise vehicle transport in the UK, it is easy to forget something: a document, a phone number, photos, or space for the truck to park. A simple checklist for both buyer and seller helps you get everything right the first time.

Below is a practical vehicle transport checklist you can go through point by point.

Checklist for buyers – before you book transport

• ✅ You have the seller’s full name and phone number
• ✅ You know the exact collection address and postcode
• ✅ You know the true condition of the vehicle (runner / non runner / partially running)
• ✅ You have agreed the price and payment method for the vehicle
• ✅ You know whether keys and documents will be at the collection address

Only when you have this information it makes sense to ask for a car transport quote.

Checklist for buyers – when booking transport

• ✅ You give the transport company make, model, year and registration
• ✅ You provide full collection and delivery postcodes
• ✅ You clearly state if the car drives, steers and brakes or not
• ✅ You send photos of the vehicle (front, rear, both sides)
• ✅ You agree a realistic collection and delivery time window

The more detail you share, the fewer surprises there will be on collection day.

Checklist for buyers – on delivery day

• ✅ Your phone is charged and you can answer calls from the driver
• ✅ You have a place ready where the vehicle can be parked
• ✅ You walk around the vehicle with the driver and check its condition
• ✅ You receive all agreed keys and documents
• ✅ You sign for delivery only when everything matches what was agreed

This simple routine helps you receive the vehicle calmly and without confusion.

Checklist for sellers – before the truck arrives

• ✅ The vehicle is accessible and not blocked by other cars
• ✅ You have removed your personal belongings from the interior and boot
• ✅ You have all keys and any remote fobs ready
• ✅ You know how you will pass on documents (V5C, service history, etc.)
• ✅ You gave the buyer the correct address and postcode

This helps the loading process go quickly and without misunderstandings.

Checklist for sellers – during collection

• ✅ The driver introduces themselves and confirms the buyer’s name
• ✅ You walk around the vehicle together and take photos
• ✅ You mention any known issues (brakes, steering, tyres, leaks)
• ✅ You sign the handover form only after the vehicle is loaded

Photo documentation protects both you and the buyer.

Checklist for both sides – information for the transport company

Whether you are the buyer or the seller, the vehicle transport company needs:

• ✅ Exact addresses and postcodes for collection and delivery
• ✅ Phone numbers for both contacts on each side
• ✅ Information about access (narrow street, gate, steep driveway)
• ✅ Clear runner / non runner status of the vehicle

Without this, the company is working “blind” and the risk of delays is much higher.

How to use this checklist in real life

The easiest way is to:

• Copy this vehicle transport checklist into your phone notes
• Go through it before each transport booking
• Add your own extra points (for example photos of mileage or VIN)

With a simple checklist, moving a car, van or motorbike in the UK becomes a clear process instead of a stressful improvisation.