Open Transport
Open vehicle transport is the most common and cost-effective way to move a car across the UK. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open carrier and delivered door-to-door — reliable, fully insured and suitable for everyday cars, private purchases, auction collections, salvage vehicles and standard vehicle movements.
Key Benefits
- Door-to-door collection and delivery
- Nationwide UK coverage
- Everyday vehicles and private purchases
- Auction, salvage and eBay vehicle collections
- Running and non-running vehicles where suitable
- Fully insured throughout transit
Ideal For
Everyday vehicles, private car purchases, auction and salvage vehicle collections, eBay and private seller purchases, dealer purchases for private buyers, and any movement where enclosed protection is not required.
Auction, Salvage & Private Purchase Collections
Open transport is well suited to collecting vehicles purchased at auction, salvage auction, from private sellers, on eBay or from dealer forecourts. We arrange collection from most locations across the UK and deliver door-to-door.
We Collect From
- Private addresses and homes
- Auction sites
- Salvage and total loss auction sites
- Dealer forecourts
- eBay and private seller locations
Auction Sites
- BCA
- Manheim
- Copart
- SYNETIQ
- Aston Barclay
- Wilsons Auctions
- G3 Vehicle Auctions
- SMA Vehicle Remarketing
- Central Car Auctions
- RAW2K
- HBC Vehicle Services
Vehicle Types
- Running vehicles
- Non-running vehicles where suitable
- Auction purchases
- Salvage and insurance write-off vehicles
- Private and eBay purchases
Process
How it works.
Tell us about your vehicle
Share the make, model, collection point, destination and any specific requirements you have.
Receive your quote
A clear, personalised quotation with no hidden charges. We'll confirm the right service level for your vehicle.
We arrange collection
Your vehicle is collected at the agreed time. A full condition check is completed and signed off before departure.
Safe delivery
Your vehicle arrives in the same condition it left. A final inspection is completed and signed off on delivery.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Is my vehicle insured during open transport?
Yes. All vehicles transported by TransportMyCar are fully insured throughout transit.
Can I use open transport for a prestige vehicle?
Open transport is suitable for the majority of vehicles. If your vehicle requires maximum protection from the elements, we'd recommend our Enclosed Transport service instead.
Can you collect from an auction, salvage site or eBay purchase?
Yes. Open transport is regularly used to collect vehicles purchased at auction, salvage auction, on eBay and from private sellers or dealer forecourts. Provide the collection address and we'll arrange door-to-door delivery anywhere in the UK.
How long will transport take?
Transit times depend on distance and route. We'll provide a clear delivery estimate as part of your quotation.
Can you transport a non-running vehicle on open transport?
In many cases, yes. Please mention this when you enquire so we can confirm suitability and plan the correct loading method and equipment.
Ready to arrange transport?
Tell us about your vehicle and we’ll provide a personalised quotation.