If a vehicle is not currently insured for road use, driving it to a garage, buyer, storage facility or another address may not be an option. This is common with cars that have been stored, recently purchased or taken off the road temporarily.

A professional vehicle transport service can move the vehicle without the owner needing to drive it on public roads.

Why a car may not currently be insured

Vehicles may be uninsured because:

• The car has been in long term storage
• The owner has stopped using it temporarily
• The vehicle has recently been purchased
• The car is being prepared for sale
• The vehicle needs repairs before going back on the road

Common transport jobs for uninsured vehicles

Professional car transport can be useful when moving the vehicle to:

• A garage for inspection or repair
• An MOT test centre
• A storage facility
• A new owner after sale
• A specialist workshop
• A new home address

Why transport can make the process simpler

Instead of arranging temporary road use simply to move the vehicle from one location to another, transport allows the car to travel on a suitable transporter.

This is also useful if the vehicle has other issues such as no MOT, SORN status or mechanical faults.

What information to provide when booking

When requesting a vehicle transport quote, provide:

• Vehicle make, model and registration
• Collection and delivery postcodes
• Whether the vehicle starts
• Whether it rolls and steers
• Any known mechanical issues
• Access information at both locations

Recently purchased vehicles

Transport can be particularly useful if you have just purchased a vehicle and do not want to arrange road use before it reaches your home or garage.

The transporter can collect it from the seller and deliver it directly to your chosen address.

A practical way to move a vehicle that is off the road

If your vehicle is not currently insured for road use, professional vehicle transport in the UK can provide a simple way to move it between locations without relying on driving it yourself.