Courier for a car hardtop

[MK2VR6]

Has anyone every used a courier to transport a car hardtop? I've seen one I like the look of, but it's silly miles away. Unfortunately they are few and far between for my car, so I'm weighing up the idea of a courier. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[pistonpopper]

Sounds like a good excuse to take the car out for a spin!

[johnd]

Yep

[omega]

your best bet is to get it on a pallet then its about 50 quid in the uk

[composimmonite]

I've bought a couple of hardtops and both times collected myself even though a distance away. They are awkward to load in a van and could be the same on a pallet (I used my flat bed trailer and loads of blankets to cushion).
If it's a rare item then do you really want to trust it to somebody else ? It could be in the back of a Transit full of other items and to guarantee it's be delivered in pristine condition would mean paying top price - maybe as a single load ! With that in mind hiring a van and collecting yourself could be the safest way of moving if you couldn't take the car is destined for.

[alex]

Perhaps shiply.co.uk might be worth a try?

[MK2VR6]

Dec 29, 2015 22:56:04 GMT alex said:

Perhaps shiply.co.uk might be worth a try?

Late update! I did end up using Shiply, and they were brilliant. Hardtop delivered with no damage, and only cost me £90 for transportation from the other end of the country. Will definitely use them again.

[alex]

Ah good