Help Please! Recommendations for vehicle transport

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed May 31, 2023 1:26 pm

Hi,
I have been let down at the last moment by a car collection guy who was supposed to pick a car up for me today.
Does anyone have a recommended and reliable transport company anywhere between Glossop ish and south Lincs (so most of the north midlands) ish?
The guy I have used previously has retired and another local guy did not return my calls.

I have a car waiting to be collected, insured by me, with no-one to get it.

I would rather not use shiply, as don't know who I will get. But may have to at this rate. Any suggestions gratefully received.

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Wed May 31, 2023 2:31 pm

Go and fetch it yourself Pondlife.
'Let the train take the strain'
Oh no, wait, we can't say that anymore can we?

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Grey · Post by **Grey** » Wed May 31, 2023 2:41 pm

Stretch of location slightly but I had a good service from here (Mark I spoke with) - nice people too.

https://www.cardeliveryservices.co.uk/

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed May 31, 2023 3:08 pm

Grey wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 2:41 pm Stretch of location slightly but I had a good service from here (Mark I spoke with) - nice people too.

https://www.cardeliveryservices.co.uk/

Thanks!

Donny is actually en route so have left a message for him to call me!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed May 31, 2023 3:33 pm

Grey wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 2:41 pm Stretch of location slightly but I had a good service from here (Mark I spoke with) - nice people too.

Spoke to Mark but he can't do anything for another two weeks!

Looks like it has to be Shiply!

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Wed May 31, 2023 3:41 pm

Honestly I would go and get it myself. Went up to Sheffield from South Devon on the train to get mine and drove it back. Met the seller, nice chap and had a very enjoyable trip back. Also you don't have to trust some nutter tailgating everyone.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed May 31, 2023 5:19 pm

What a nightmare:
Idiot just doesn't turn up and won't answer calls or texts.
Another doesn't answer calls or call back; ever!
Another was really helpful but can't do anything for 2 weeks!
Another worked out I was in trouble so wanted stupid money to get it! I've used him before aswell.
Then we go to shiply:
Three can't do the job as the car is too low to get on their trailers (it's not a Lambo, it's a hatchback)!
One said they could do it if a forklift was available at both ends!!

God knows what he was thinking!

So I'm going to go and get it myself! Too much aggro dealing with other people!

smorris_12 · Post by **smorris_12** » Wed May 31, 2023 6:33 pm

As old Jean-Paul was fond of saying, hell is other people.

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Wed May 31, 2023 8:35 pm

Kinell Ponderer!
what a pallava! But at least you should be able to qualify for an old git discount on that train ticket.
silver linings.

Lynchy · Post by **Lynchy** » Wed May 31, 2023 8:53 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 3:33 pm
Grey wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 2:41 pm Stretch of location slightly but I had a good service from here (Mark I spoke with) - nice people too.
Spoke to Mark but he can't do anything for another two weeks!

Looks like it has to be Shiply!

Try this guy, his name is Simon and he collected my Z4M from Kent and took it to North Yorkshire for me with no issues.
07713814548

Lynchy · Post by **Lynchy** » Wed May 31, 2023 8:58 pm

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Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed May 31, 2023 9:07 pm

Lynchy wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 8:53 pm Try this guy, his name is Simon and he collected my Z4M from Kent and took it to North Yorkshire for me with no issues.
07713814548

Thanks mate, but I'm sorted now. I have (hopefully) sorted a decent guy on shiply, eventually.
The wife was going to take me but she was not keen on driving back on her own (especially as she feckin hates the car I've bought)!

I don't really do public transport, especially from here to Glossop. Think it would be quicker to walk.

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Wed May 31, 2023 11:32 pm

Oh my god Pondrew, you seem to make everything so difficult.

How about a taxi to the seller. How much would that cost factoring in the fuel driving home compared to some unknown bloke driving your new car making a detour through McDonald’s drive through for lunch

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed May 31, 2023 11:50 pm

MikeyH wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 11:32 pm Oh my god Pondrew, you seem to make everything so difficult. How about a taxi to the seller. How much would that cost factoring in the fuel driving home compared to some unknown bloke driving your new car making a detour through McDonald’s drive through for lunch

Trailer Mikey. It's not going to be driven!

Part of the appeal for delivery. Not putting 150 miles on it to get it home. I have a bit of an issue with mileage.
And I didn't make it difficult, the other feckin idiots did by being complete cockwombles

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:22 am

To add insult to injury Pondy

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