Going rate for transporting

keefbeef · 19-08-2016, 22:15

Hey folks. The welding on my truck, as you have seen, requires a little bit more professional help. Its simply not safe to drive (Gumtree has a lot to answer for!!)

Anyone ever got there truck transported anywhere?

I'm hoping it wouldn't be too expensive. Local company is 13 miles from the garage. Think they generally charge a call out and then pence per mile. This particular one quoted £105 for a 90 mile run, so couldn't be that much for such a short run.

jims-terrano · 19-08-2016, 22:47

Sorry only experience I have is hiring a trailer to transport another Terrano and an old mg.

Do you have anyone with a 4ws that could tow a trailer if you hired one?

solarman216 · 19-08-2016, 22:50

£1 per mile is about the cheapest you will get, that is what I charge, Rick

keefbeef · 19-08-2016, 22:57

Have asked for a price. The fact that its not too far away, expected it not to be too bad. Truth is! Must be done!!

Its a bit ironic, purchased the terrano to be able to pull a car transport trailer and it ends up in the back of one!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 20-08-2016, 00:01

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Sorry only experience I have is hiring a trailer to transport another Terrano and an old mg.

Do you have anyone with a 4ws that could tow a trailer if you hired one?

what was the rate when you hired the trailer, recall the article.

did it come with straps etc.

personally would love to own such kit.

jims-terrano · 20-08-2016, 00:10

£45 for a days hire complete with straps.

Banshee · 20-08-2016, 00:21

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

£45 for a days hire complete with straps.

That's just the job and I can now legally hire and use one

Who was the with Clive?

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Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 20-08-2016, 08:31

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

£45 for a days hire complete with straps.

thats fair, specially compared to paying someone to do job.

rustic · 20-08-2016, 15:33

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

thats fair, specially compared to paying someone to do job.

By the time you have added the return cost in your own fuel, the difference could be less than you think.

zippy656 · 20-08-2016, 16:45

You a member of AA or the like?
"Break down" just pick that garage for repairs

melissachels · 24-08-2016, 23:55

trailer hire is £45 from Bann at end of my road, I think they do hourly as well.

I can't tow atm tho cos my surf needs a rear prop UJ & its got a dodgy fuel pump issue....sometimes it starts & some times not.

have you got a welder? I have box section & 3mm here?? My welder is too big a lump to cart about.

keefbeef · 25-08-2016, 22:26

its up at yhe local garage getting sorted. They had a trailer although couldn't fimd the keys for it. The boss said it would be fine and proceed to charge up and down wee country roads... mustn't have been as bad as I though.

jims-terrano · 25-08-2016, 23:03

Good luck and keep us updated.

That tin worm gets everywhere, suffering the repairs on my wifes at the moment. Suspect a garage would have fixed it by now.

19-08-2016, 22:15	#1
keefbeef Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: ireland Vehicle: 2003 Terrano 2.7 Posts: 131	Going rate for transporting Hey folks. The welding on my truck, as you have seen, requires a little bit more professional help. Its simply not safe to drive (Gumtree has a lot to answer for!!) Anyone ever got there truck transported anywhere? I'm hoping it wouldn't be too expensive. Local company is 13 miles from the garage. Think they generally charge a call out and then pence per mile. This particular one quoted £105 for a 90 mile run, so couldn't be that much for such a short run.

19-08-2016, 22:50	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	£1 per mile is about the cheapest you will get, that is what I charge, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

19-08-2016, 22:47	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Sorry only experience I have is hiring a trailer to transport another Terrano and an old mg. Do you have anyone with a 4ws that could tow a trailer if you hired one?

19-08-2016, 22:57	#4
keefbeef Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: ireland Vehicle: 2003 Terrano 2.7 Posts: 131	Have asked for a price. The fact that its not too far away, expected it not to be too bad. Truth is! Must be done!! Its a bit ironic, purchased the terrano to be able to pull a car transport trailer and it ends up in the back of one!

20-08-2016, 00:10	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	£45 for a days hire complete with straps.

20-08-2016, 16:45	#10
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	You a member of AA or the like? "Break down" just pick that garage for repairs

24-08-2016, 23:55	#11
melissachels Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Near Armagh, Northern Ireland Vehicle: half of a T2 2.7td swb Posts: 1,216	trailer hire is £45 from Bann at end of my road, I think they do hourly as well. I can't tow atm tho cos my surf needs a rear prop UJ & its got a dodgy fuel pump issue....sometimes it starts & some times not. have you got a welder? I have box section & 3mm here?? My welder is too big a lump to cart about.

25-08-2016, 22:26	#12
keefbeef Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: ireland Vehicle: 2003 Terrano 2.7 Posts: 131	its up at yhe local garage getting sorted. They had a trailer although couldn't fimd the keys for it. The boss said it would be fine and proceed to charge up and down wee country roads... mustn't have been as bad as I though.

25-08-2016, 23:03	#13
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Good luck and keep us updated. That tin worm gets everywhere, suffering the repairs on my wifes at the moment. Suspect a garage would have fixed it by now.