“How much does it cost to transport a car?” is the first question everyone asks — and the honest answer is: it depends. There’s no single flat rate, and any company that quotes you one before knowing the details is either guessing or overcharging. Here’s what actually moves the price, and how to get the keenest quote without the guesswork.
What actually affects the price
- Distance — the biggest single factor. A cross-town move and a Land’s End to John O’Groats run are worlds apart.
- Where it’s going to and from — two easy-to-reach postcodes are cheaper than a remote farm track or a busy city centre.
- Runner or non-runner — a car that starts and rolls loads in minutes; a non-runner needs a winch and more time.
- Vehicle size and type — a small hatchback, a long-wheelbase van and a low-slung supercar all need different handling.
- Open or enclosed — most cars travel fine on an open flatbed; enclosed transport for prestige or classics costs more.
- How soon you need it — flexible on dates? You’ll usually pay less than a same-day emergency move.
Why “one truck, one price” costs you more
A single company with a single truck has to charge enough to cover that one lorry, whether it’s the right vehicle for your route or not. K9 works differently. Your job goes out to a nationwide network of vetted transporters, and the driver already heading your way — who’d otherwise run empty — competes for it. You get the keenest price in the country, not a padded fixed rate. Tell us the job and the price comes back in minutes.
How to get an accurate quote
The more we know, the sharper the price. Have these ready:
- Collection and delivery postcodes.
- The make, model and reg (or year).
- Whether it starts and drives — and if not, whether it rolls and steers.
- When you need it, and any access notes (tight lane, underground car park, etc.).
- A photo if you can — it helps us price accurately first time.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Be flexible on dates — letting a driver fit you around an existing route is the single best way to save.
- Choose open transport unless the car genuinely needs enclosed.
- Give accurate details up front — surprises at the roadside cost time and money.
- Combine trips — moving more than one car? Say so; it often works out keener per vehicle.
Get a real price in minutes
Skip the ballpark guesses. Send us the job for a keen, accurate quote — whether it’s a single collection and delivery, an auction car or a full vehicle transport job — or call 07301 118118, 24/7, anywhere in the UK.