Car Transport info required

[AlexN]

I've just bought my first Westfield of an existing WSCC member and cant wait to get it home. But can anyone recommend a transport company from Bolton to Bridgwater, Somerset?

 

i have logged onto Shiply but have also been warned off the site - i'm not sure how the new rules around COVID would let me and a friend go and pick up the car ourselves.

[Gary Taylor]

Hi Alex and welcome from a soggy Scotland. Congratulations on getting your westy and look forward to seeing pictures once you get her home.

As far as I understand the rules it would be okay for you and a family member to go, as you are allowed to travel. But I’m up in Scotland and daft as it sounds we are under different rules to England 

If in any doubt pop into your local police station and ask them for guidance 

[Simon Waterfall Syman84]

@AlexN welcome to the mad house. there is a member here who does colection and drop off services @I H Freelance Services very nice covered trailer. i dont know the prices or if he is oporating in the current climate but i suspect he knows how to strap a westy down unlike other out of the yellow pages.

 

also pictures are required of the car, them the rules  

[Jim RS]

44 minutes ago, AlexN said:

I've just bought my first Westfield of an existing WSCC member and cant wait to get it home. But can anyone recommend a transport company from Bolton to Bridgwater, Somerset?

 

i have logged onto Shiply but have also been warned off the site - i'm not sure how the new rules around COVID would let me and a friend go and pick up the car ourselves.

By the rules you would only be able to go in a car with another person if they are household members, or you've got a huge vehicle where 2m spacing can be accommodated.

If choosing a transport company, check them out carefully as Westfield ground clearance is quite low, especially over ridged beds. I found this out to my cost when my car was moved and they caught the underside pipework, they then referred to their terms which basically indemnified them against that sort of damage.

[Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO]

Welcome to the “madhouse” .
Bridgwater Tailer Centre hire out trailers: https://www.bridgwatertrailers.co.uk/rental

Need tow car and appropriate licence obviously. Not sure how such a trip would be classified currently, as suggested, check with the authorities.

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

On results so far, the Police appear to be the last ones aware of what the actual laws are!

[DonPeffers]

7 hours ago, Gary Taylor - Scotland AO said:

 

 

 

If in any doubt pop into your local police station and ask them for guidance 

Alternatively pop into 3 police stations and average the result

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but the new lockdown rules for England state you can exercise more than once per day and drive unlimited miles to take that exercise and drive with someone from your own household....just do some impressive stretches after getting out of the car.

Then is the westie drive home essential travel? Well yes because you have to get home and the punishment is to send you home =result.

 

Worst case scenario could be you get stopped and face lockdown breach fine £100 but drops to £50 if paid within 14 days. Trailer hire £50 approx?

 

There's bound to be a flaw in the above as I make mistakes all the time. Good luck

 

Congratulations on getting your westie. Enjoy.

[MrMajestic]

I used Shipley no problems, but like with most things in life everyone will have good and bad examples they can share.