You’ve won the bid — then reality hits: the car won’t start, won’t drive, or is sold clearly as a non-runner. At Copart, IAA, BCA and eBay, plenty of cars are sold as seen, and the yard won’t hold it for long. Here’s how to get it home without a headache.
You don’t need it to start
This is the big one people worry about — you don’t need the car to run, drive, or even have a battery. A flatbed with a winch pulls a dead car straight onto the bed. Flat battery, seized engine, no keys, missing wheel, accident damage — all routine. Tell us what’s wrong and we bring the right kit.
Collection deadlines: move fast
Most auctions give you a short window (often just a few days) to collect before storage fees start stacking up — and they add up quickly. As soon as you’ve paid, get the collection booked. We cover every major auction site in the UK and can often collect same or next day.
What we need from you
- The auction site and lot location (postcode).
- Your delivery address.
- The release/gate pass or lot number — the yard won’t release without it.
- A quick note on whether it rolls and steers, and any damage — so we price it right first time.
Does it roll and steer?
A car that freewheels and steers is quick to winch on. One that’s stuck in park, has locked wheels or accident damage takes a bit more — still no problem, but tell us up front so the price is accurate and there are no surprises at the gate.
One clear price, no membership
Your job goes out to our national network of vetted drivers who compete for it, so you get a keen one-off price — not a padded quote and no breakdown membership to join. More on our auction transport service.
Bought it, now need it moved? Call 07301 118118 — 24/7, nationwide, runner or not. Send a photo on WhatsApp and get your keenest price back in minutes.