How to get the car to the scrapyard?

wet-paint

Hey folks,
I'm looking to get my jeep from the mechanic's to Galway Metal. The mechanic doesn't have a car trailer, the scrapyard won't collect, Google isn't helping, and I can't tow it as it's got no brakes, the engine's out of it.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
WP.

Cookie_Monster

Can you get someone to tow it with a recovery truck that'll lock the front wheels off the ground, won't matter no brakes then. (Though it'll cost)

Alternativly push it off garage premises on to side of road, take off plates and ring local council saying it's been abandoned. They'll get rid of it:)

tred

wet-paint wrote: »

Hey folks,
I'm looking to get my jeep from the mechanic's to Galway Metal. The mechanic doesn't have a car trailer, the scrapyard won't collect, Google isn't helping, and I can't tow it as it's got no brakes, the engine's out of it.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
WP.

dont galway metal have a truck that can pick cars up and dump them in the back? is there a big call out charge

The Real B-man

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

Can you get someone to tow it with a recovery truck that'll lock the front wheels off the ground, won't matter no brakes then. (Though it'll cost)

Alternativly push it off garage premises on to side of road, take off plates and ring local council saying it's been abandoned. They'll get rid of it:)

Grind off the VIN NO: too :pac:

rocknchef

if your a member of AA get them to tow you to the scrap yard as your garage of choice?

Interceptor

Where exacly is it? Nohilly's breakers near Tuam normally collect stuff but might charge a few bob (093-41602) and there is guy by the name of Mongan living in Caherlistrane who collects cars for free but I don't have his number. You could try Headford Road dismantlers too (091-751148) as they have a truck.

Galway Metal had a €200 callout the last time I asked...

'cptr

wet-paint

It's in Athenry.
I rang Galway Metal and she said they just don't collect cars. Although I might check the policy of the insurance, and see if they'll collect it on that.

peasant

If all else fails, get a loan of a tiger saw and take it there in pieces

wet-paint

Damn, this is dearer than I thought/hoped. Cheers for the help folks.

SAABMAN

wet-paint wrote: »

Hey folks,
I'm looking to get my jeep from the mechanic's to Galway Metal. The mechanic doesn't have a car trailer, the scrapyard won't collect, Google isn't helping, and I can't tow it as it's got no brakes, the engine's out of it.
Any ideas?
Cheers,
WP.

Saw a solid towing bar in Lidl or Aldi recently. Then you don't need brakes on the second vehicle, just someone to steer.