Non-Runner Car Transport London: Move a Car That Won’t Start
Insured transport for cars that will not start, or are damaged, seized or immobile, winched on safely and delivered anywhere across London and nationwide.
Got a car that will not start, will not move, or has no keys? Our non-runner transport winches it safely onto a flatbed or slidebed and delivers it wherever you need, a garage, a buyer, a storage yard or a scrap dealer, across London or anywhere in the UK, fully insured with a fixed price agreed first.
- Fixed price quotes
- Fully insured in transit
- Door-to-door, UK-wide
- Single or multi-car
Non-runner car transport moves a vehicle that cannot be driven, one that will not start, is damaged, seized, or has no keys, by winching it onto a flatbed or slidebed transporter. CityGrip transports non-running and immobile cars across London and nationwide, delivering to a garage, buyer, storage yard or scrap dealer, fully insured, with a fixed price agreed before we collect. Call 07960 200253.
A car that will not move is a problem the moment you need it somewhere else: a garage cannot fix it if it cannot get there, a buyer cannot collect it, and it may be blocking a driveway or racking up parking penalties. Non-runner transport solves that by bringing the transporter to the car and loading it without the engine, the gearbox or even the keys needing to work.
We handle every kind of immobile vehicle: cars that will not start, MOT failures, accident-damaged and immobile cars, seized engines, cars with no keys or a locked steering, project and barn-find cars, and end-of-life vehicles going for scrap. Using a powered winch and a tilt or slide bed, we load them safely without dragging or causing further damage.
Non-runner transport is different from emergency breakdown recovery: it is a planned, booked move at a fixed price rather than a roadside rescue, which usually makes it the cheaper and calmer option when the car is already off the road and not going anywhere. It is also the legal way to move a car you are not allowed to drive, one that has failed its MOT, is untaxed or declared SORN, because those cars must be transported, not driven, on the public road.
From our London base we deliver non-runners to repair garages, specialists, buyers, storage and scrap or recycling yards, across the capital or anywhere in the UK. Every move is insured and the vehicle's condition is recorded, and you get one fixed price agreed before we set off.
Our non-runner transport services
Insured car and vehicle transport for every need, across London and nationwide.
Car that will not start
Flat, faulty or dead, we winch it on and take it to a garage or wherever you need without needing the engine to run.
Damaged & accident vehicles
Immobile after a collision, we load damaged cars carefully and deliver them to a bodyshop, assessor or buyer.
Seized or no-key cars
Seized engines, locked steering or missing keys, loaded by winch and skates where the wheels will not turn.
MOT failure to a garage
Failed its MOT and not roadworthy to drive? We move it legally to the garage of your choice.
Project & barn-find cars
Non-running projects and barn finds collected and delivered to a restorer, buyer or new owner.
Scrap & end-of-life
End-of-life vehicles transported to a licensed scrap or recycling yard, with paperwork handled.
What we transport
Whatever you need moved, we have the right transporter and insured driver for the job.
Cars that will not start
Dead battery beyond a jump, failed starter, fuel or electrical faults, moved without needing to run.
Damaged & immobile cars
Accident-damaged, seized or otherwise unable to move under their own power.
No keys or seized steering
Loaded by winch and skates when the wheels or steering will not cooperate.
Project, barn-find & scrap
Restoration projects, long-stored cars and end-of-life vehicles for scrap or recycling.
How vehicle transport works
From quote to delivery, in four simple steps.
1. Get a fixed quote
Tell us where the car is, where it needs to go, and its state, non-start, damaged, seized or no keys. We give a fixed price.
2. Book a collection
We schedule a time and send a flatbed or slidebed with a winch and the kit to load an immobile vehicle.
3. We winch it on safely
We load the car by winch and skates without dragging or causing further damage, and document its condition.
4. We deliver it
We take it to the garage, buyer, storage or scrap yard you choose, across London or nationwide, and confirm delivery.
Non-runner transport across London and the UK
We collect non-running cars from anywhere in London, driveways, streets with permit parking, car parks, garages and roadside, and being local we can reach immobile vehicles across the capital quickly, including cars that are blocking access and need moving promptly.
We deliver non-runners to repair garages and specialists, bodyshops, buyers, storage facilities and licensed scrap and recycling yards, across London or anywhere in the UK. If you are selling a non-runner to a distant buyer, we can take it the length of the country.
Untaxed and SORN cars are no problem: because we transport them on a trailer rather than driving them, they never touch the public road under their own power, so there is no need to tax or MOT the car first just to move it. That makes us the right choice for a project car coming out of storage or a car being sold as a non-runner.
For a scrap or end-of-life vehicle we can transport it to a licensed treatment facility and help make sure the paperwork, including the DVLA notification, is handled correctly.
Vehicle transport prices
Transport is priced by distance, vehicle and transporter type. We give a clear fixed quote before you book, with no hidden fees.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Non-runner, local London (up to 25 miles) | from £110 |
| Non-runner, regional (up to 100 miles) | from £200 |
| Non-runner, long-distance / nationwide | from £1.30 per mile |
| Winch / skate loading (seized, no keys) | included |
| Scrap / end-of-life to licensed yard | quoted on request |
Non-runner transport is priced by distance and the vehicle's state. Winch loading for seized or no-key cars is included. We confirm a fixed price before we collect. Guide prices only.
Why choose CityGrip for vehicle transport
Moving a car that will not move takes the right kit and the right hands. We bring a winch, skates and a tilt or slide bed, and load your immobile car without dragging it or adding to the damage, then deliver it exactly where you need. One fixed price agreed first, full insurance in transit, and no need for the engine, gearbox or keys to work. It is one of the jobs we do most, so it is handled calmly and properly.
Fixed price quotes
A clear, fixed quote agreed before we collect. The price you are quoted is the price you pay, with no hidden extras.
Fully insured in transit
Your vehicle is covered by goods-in-transit and liability insurance from the moment we collect to the moment we deliver.
Right transporter for the job
Flatbeds, slidebeds, multi-car transporters and covered enclosed trailers, matched to your vehicle and distance.
Door-to-door, UK-wide
Collection and delivery to any address, auction, dealer, port or garage across London and nationwide.
What our vehicle transport customers say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2,420+ recovery, transport and delivery jobs across London and the UK.
My car would not start so I needed a non-runner moved to a specialist garage. They winched it on carefully and dropped it exactly where I asked, no fuss.
Sofia L.Moved three cars for our dealership across London in one trip. Reliable, insured and far easier than sorting trade plates and drivers ourselves.
Daniel K.Door-to-door car delivery from London all the way to Scotland. Collected on time, delivered on time, and the quote I was given was the price I paid.
Grace M.Relocated and needed the family car transported down south. Simple booking, insured in transit and a friendly driver. Would use again without hesitation.
Oliver H.Vehicle transport FAQs
Can you move a car that will not start?
Yes. A non-starting car is one of the most common jobs we do. We winch it onto a flatbed or slidebed without the engine needing to run and deliver it to a garage, buyer or wherever you need.
Can you transport a car with no keys or a seized engine?
Yes. Using a powered winch and skates we can load cars with a seized engine, locked steering or no keys, where the wheels will not turn, safely and without dragging.
Can you move a damaged or accident car?
Yes. We transport immobile accident-damaged cars to bodyshops, assessors, buyers or storage, loading them carefully to avoid any further damage, with the condition documented.
Can you take a non-runner to a scrap yard?
Yes. We transport end-of-life and scrap vehicles to licensed scrap and recycling yards across London and the UK, and can help make sure the DVLA paperwork is handled correctly.
How much does it cost to transport a non-runner?
Local London non-runner transport starts from around £110 and regional moves from about £200, with winch loading for seized or no-key cars included. Long-distance is priced per mile. We confirm a fixed price before we collect.
Do you deliver non-runners nationwide?
Yes. As well as across London we transport non-running and immobile cars the length of the UK, for example when you have sold a non-runner to a distant buyer or are sending a project car to a restorer.
Can you transport an untaxed or SORN car?
Yes. Because the car travels on our trailer and never drives on the public road, it does not need to be taxed, MOT'd or insured to drive just to be moved. This is the correct, legal way to move an untaxed or SORN vehicle.
Does the car need to roll, steer and brake to be transported?
Ideally yes, as it makes loading quickest, but it is not essential. With a powered winch and skates we can load cars that will not roll, will not steer or have seized brakes. Just tell us the car's condition when you book so we bring the right kit.
Updated July 2026. Lines open 24 hours. Call 07960 200253 for a fixed vehicle transport quote.
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Insured door-to-door car and vehicle transport across London and nationwide, single or multi-car, with a clear price agreed up front.