Car trailer hire - Aberdeen
26 February 2004, 11:15 AM
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Car trailer hire - Aberdeen
Hi,
I need to get a car transported from the West Midlands (Wolverhampton) to Aberdeen.
I'm currently thinking about hiring a trailer in Aberdeen and taking it down there with the wife's Shogun.
Does anyone know where I could hire a car trailer in the Aberdeen area ?
Alternatively, is there another option anyone can think of ?
TIA
Cheers,
N
I need to get a car transported from the West Midlands (Wolverhampton) to Aberdeen.
I'm currently thinking about hiring a trailer in Aberdeen and taking it down there with the wife's Shogun.
Does anyone know where I could hire a car trailer in the Aberdeen area ?
Alternatively, is there another option anyone can think of ?
TIA
Cheers,
N
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26 February 2004, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Dougster
You in the RAC/AA?
Ooops it's broken down!!
Ooops it's broken down!!
anyone?
i really dont fancy the drive..
cant use the RAC as the car is a non runner
26 February 2004, 01:25 PM
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Grampian International Freight have quoted me £275 to transport the car from Wolverhampton to Aberdeen in a truck with curtain screens (all insured and everything).
To get the car onto the truck it will have to be driven to a local depot to be lifted.
A friend also suggested Aberdeen Trailers. Although that would be easier (no lifting) the car I'm dealing with is open top so I don't want it on a transporter.
Cheers,
N
To get the car onto the truck it will have to be driven to a local depot to be lifted.
A friend also suggested Aberdeen Trailers. Although that would be easier (no lifting) the car I'm dealing with is open top so I don't want it on a transporter.
Cheers,
N
26 February 2004, 04:54 PM
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Numptie - I used Aberdeen Trailers to get my TypeR from London to here.
Cost was £25 + VAT a day for a trailer and winch. .I put a tarpaulin over the car for the return journey.
Remeber if you do this that the speed limit for a car towing a trailer is 60 on the motorways and 50 on the dual carriageways
Russell
ps Aberdeen trailers also said (afterwards, the *****) that for about £200 they would pick up the car, on a transporter and they'll cover the car with a tarp. Call them and see.................you might be surprised!
Cost was £25 + VAT a day for a trailer and winch. .I put a tarpaulin over the car for the return journey.
Remeber if you do this that the speed limit for a car towing a trailer is 60 on the motorways and 50 on the dual carriageways
Russell
ps Aberdeen trailers also said (afterwards, the *****) that for about £200 they would pick up the car, on a transporter and they'll cover the car with a tarp. Call them and see.................you might be surprised!
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26 February 2004, 08:25 PM
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Three options I may be able to help with.
N,
1. Car transporter trailer from my m8 over beside Dunecht. For you and me; £25, all in. Sound trailer fit for long haul, spends many weekends out at rallies and is booked for 2 weekends in March already.
2. A-frame, probably for free hire; again to you and me. I have the magnet lights for the back of the car as per the Westy to KH and back. This might be the good option as you are unrestricted on the road down and can borrow the road angel if you don’t already have. The A-frame (folded) will go in the boot of my car, so no problem for the jeep.
3. I know a local lad with a covered race-car trailer (proper deal), if you have bought what I think you may have. Remember plastic and duck tape works very well, again as per Westy to KH amd back
The above is only available to folks I know well like yourself. Can’t do the same for folks that I don’t know I’m afraid, as none of this gear is my own.
I've been down the road of trying to get my car to PowerStation, with local people, garages, etc. Abz trailers wanted silly money as I remember. Forget it would be my advice, not easy and not cheap compared to a couple of tanks of the red stuff. Although the deal from GIF sounds OK, if you can get the car to a local depot. Do you have any contacts at GIF? We use them all the time to Norwich, NL and DK. Might we worth a call through the buyers at my work and see if we can get a deal for a couple of big ones. Then it would be well worth it I would think, although 275 is not that bad compared to some of the prices I was given for the Sti down and back....although it is not easily managed compared to a light weight car.
Wish I had know, I was in Nottingham all day Tuesday with the Sti.
Jools
1. Car transporter trailer from my m8 over beside Dunecht. For you and me; £25, all in. Sound trailer fit for long haul, spends many weekends out at rallies and is booked for 2 weekends in March already.
2. A-frame, probably for free hire; again to you and me. I have the magnet lights for the back of the car as per the Westy to KH and back. This might be the good option as you are unrestricted on the road down and can borrow the road angel if you don’t already have. The A-frame (folded) will go in the boot of my car, so no problem for the jeep.
3. I know a local lad
with a covered race-car trailer (proper deal), if you have bought what I think you may have. Remember plastic and duck tape works very well, again as per Westy to KH amd back The above is only available to folks I know well like yourself. Can’t do the same for folks that I don’t know I’m afraid, as none of this gear is my own.
I've been down the road of trying to get my car to PowerStation, with local people, garages, etc. Abz trailers wanted silly money as I remember. Forget it would be my advice, not easy and not cheap compared to a couple of tanks of the red stuff. Although the deal from GIF sounds OK, if you can get the car to a local depot. Do you have any contacts at GIF? We use them all the time to Norwich, NL and DK. Might we worth a call through the buyers at my work and see if we can get a deal for a couple of big ones. Then it would be well worth it I would think, although 275 is not that bad compared to some of the prices I was given for the Sti down and back....although it is not easily managed compared to a light weight car.
Wish I had know, I was in Nottingham all day Tuesday with the Sti. Jools
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27 February 2004, 10:09 AM
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Jools,
Thanks for that. A more kind and helpful chap, I've never met
My main problem is time. The next few weekends are booked up for me and taking a day off work doesn't make financial sense
I'll let you know how I'm getting on.
Thanks for that. A more kind and helpful chap, I've never met
My main problem is time. The next few weekends are booked up for me and taking a day off work doesn't make financial sense
I'll let you know how I'm getting on.
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... if you have bought what I think you may have ...
Are they in Nottingham…
27 February 2004, 12:58 PM
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Nice car I'm sure it will be fun at KH on the 20th March
Not sure about the colour though
Why not pay for Rob D to get a cheap flight to Brum, and he'll drive the beast back with a huge smile on his face
I'd offer to drive it up for you as well if I wasn't so busy just now, though I am due quite a lot of holidays, so there is scope if it can be done in one day (e.g. seller drives car to Birmingham airport).
ColinT has hired a trailer a few times for his old RA. I could see where he got that from.
John
I'm sure it will be fun at KH on the 20th March Not sure about the colour though
Why not pay for Rob D to get a cheap flight to Brum, and he'll drive the beast back with a huge smile on his face
I'd offer to drive it up for you as well if I wasn't so busy just now, though I am due quite a lot of holidays, so there is scope if it can be done in one day (e.g. seller drives car to Birmingham airport).
ColinT has hired a trailer a few times for his old RA. I could see where he got that from.
John
27 February 2004, 01:03 PM
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I am in the process of getting a dedicated track/hillclimb/sprint car!
And i cant wait
As soon as it's ready will be stright down to KH
look forward to passing all the scoobs and elises
lol
And i cant wait
As soon as it's ready will be stright down to KH
look forward to passing all the scoobs and elises
lol
27 February 2004, 01:10 PM
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John,
I think you've been working too hard - have a quick look out the window.
We're talking about a car with no wet weather gear, just an aero-screen and no heater.
Now I know you guys are hard ... but ...
I think you've been working too hard - have a quick look out the window.
We're talking about a car with no wet weather gear, just an aero-screen and no heater.
Now I know you guys are hard ... but ...
27 February 2004, 01:14 PM
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foz01,
If you don't mind me asking, what are your plans for sprint / hillclimb competition ?
Cheers,
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If you don't mind me asking, what are your plans for sprint / hillclimb competition ?
Cheers,
N
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29 February 2004, 04:17 PM
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Numptie
well i need to check the regs to see what i would be up against- if its R500 caterhams with no windscreens etc then i dont have a hope but maybe modified road cars ( would need sva'd though)
Need to speak to the scrutineers etc to find out- have joined the admc- are you a member?
cheers
foz
well i need to check the regs to see what i would be up against- if its R500 caterhams with no windscreens etc then i dont have a hope but maybe modified road cars ( would need sva'd though)
Need to speak to the scrutineers etc to find out- have joined the admc- are you a member?
cheers
foz
03 March 2004, 09:44 AM
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Foz,
I've been all through this already so I can give you some good up-to-date advice.
I can also put you in contact with some good peeps in ADMC who will help you.
I'm planning entry to the Highland Speed Championship.
I take it you've sorted your MSA licence already.
Send me an email or PM if you want to have a natter about it.
Cheers,
N
I've been all through this already so I can give you some good up-to-date advice.
I can also put you in contact with some good peeps in ADMC who will help you.
I'm planning entry to the Highland Speed Championship.
I take it you've sorted your MSA licence already.
Send me an email or PM if you want to have a natter about it.
Cheers,
N
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Aberdeen trailer hire and rental
Hi guys. I found somebody who hires trailers in Aberdeen. They rent them in Portlethen. Look here >> Aberdeen car trailer hire rental
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