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Offline mike1990

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Buying a non runner
« on: 12 March 2014, 16:11 »
I'm planning on buying a non runner golf, fixing it and using it as a daily.. what would be my cheapest options to get the car home?

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #1 on: 12 March 2014, 16:29 »
In b4 Bellend & DH.   :grin:

Use the search function for Trailers  / towing cars.

Lots of fun.

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Offline mike1990

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #2 on: 12 March 2014, 19:41 »
Just had a read, thinking dolly or just get a recovery company to collect it

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #3 on: 12 March 2014, 20:01 »
http://www.shiply.com/

quotes will get cheaper the closer to the day

failing that search car collection / delivery on ebay.

I got a car moved on mothers day, with 45 minute notice.  :laugh:

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #4 on: 12 March 2014, 21:42 »
http://www.shiply.com/

quotes will get cheaper the closer to the day

failing that search car collection / delivery on ebay.

I got a car moved on mothers day, with 45 minute notice.  :laugh:
If I got someone from shiply to pick it up, that would mean I wouldn't get to look at the car before I buy it?

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #5 on: 12 March 2014, 21:43 »
only if you dont view it first  :lipsrsealed: who does that  :huh:

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #6 on: 12 March 2014, 21:52 »
only if you dont view it first  :lipsrsealed: who does that  :huh:
Oh I see, my mistake. I assumed shiply works by the company closest to you would pick you up and then go and pick the car up

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #7 on: 12 March 2014, 21:53 »
does the car taxed an mot :smiley:

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #8 on: 12 March 2014, 22:04 »
does the car taxed an mot :smiley:
Got my eye on 2, one has mot and tax the other has neither

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Re: Buying a non runner
« Reply #9 on: 12 March 2014, 23:29 »
http://www.shiply.com/

quotes will get cheaper the closer to the day

failing that search car collection / delivery on ebay.

I got a car moved on mothers day, with 45 minute notice.  :laugh:

This.

Least hassle way unless you have a trailer and a license etc.

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