Cars are often passed between family members. A parent may give a car to a son or daughter, relatives may share a second vehicle, or a family member may need a car moved after relocating to another part of the UK.

A professional vehicle transport service can collect the car from one family member and deliver it directly to another without either person needing to make a long journey.

Common family vehicle transport situations

Families use car transport when:

• Parents give a car to a son or daughter
• A student needs a vehicle moved to university
• A relative moves to another part of the UK
• An older family member stops using a vehicle
• A second car is moved between family homes
• A vehicle needs to go into temporary storage

Why transport can be easier than collection

If the vehicle is hundreds of miles away, collecting it yourself may involve trains, fuel, hotels or taking time off work.

Vehicle transport removes much of this hassle. The transporter collects from one address and delivers to the other while both family members remain at home.

Useful when the car has been standing

A family vehicle may not have been used for several months. Before trying to drive it long distance, consider whether it has:

• A weak battery
• Low tyre pressure
• Expired MOT
• Brake problems
• Unknown mechanical issues

If there is any uncertainty, transporting the vehicle may be the safer option.

What information to provide

When arranging family vehicle transport, provide:

• Vehicle make, model and registration
• Collection and delivery postcodes
• Contact details at both addresses
• Whether the vehicle starts and drives
• Any known faults
• Any access restrictions at either property

Preparing for collection

The person at the collection address should have the keys ready and remove any personal belongings that are not travelling with the vehicle.

At the delivery address, make sure there is enough space for the vehicle to be unloaded safely.

A simple way to move a car within the family

Whether a car is being gifted, shared or relocated, professional vehicle transport in the UK can make moving it between family members much easier, especially when long distances are involved.