Car Transporter from UK

ballooba

I just got a quote of GBP 480 plus VAT for transport of a car door to door from Southampton to Dublin 6. This seems a bit outrageous. I've heard figures quoted of around EUR 200 here. Any up to date info would be appreciated?

johnos1984

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2332417

ballooba

Thanks Johnos, but I can beat that price by going over myself (I think). Car won't be in Southampton until September 12th either unfortunately.

johnos1984

I doubt you will get it back for 200e unless someone is doing it for you as a favour.

I've driven cars back before and it is more expensive than people think but I always enjoy the adventure. In fact I've come back from Southampton before

Cost:

Plane 80e
Hotel 70e
Petrol 60e
Tolls 3e
Food 25e
Ferry 150e

Total: 390e

ballooba

I meant I could beat 390, rather than 200.

Here are some other prices:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056062178
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055079950
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055964999

Esel

I misread this as

ballooba wrote: »

I just got a quote of GBP 480 plus VAT for transport of a car door from Southampton to Dublin 6....

and thought 'What a rip-off! £500+ for a car door to be shipped over the pond!'

Doh!

@)
( .o. )

Unregistered.

johnos1984 wrote: »

...Ferry 150e...

:eek:

ballooba

Unregistered. wrote: »

:eek:

Yeah, can get it for EUR 80 for the date I need.

Unregistered.

Go over and fetch it yourself so. Shop around for flights as well.

johnos1984

ballooba wrote: »

Yeah, can get it for EUR 80 for the date I need.

I went at the start of June when I went last so it was an expensive time

E39MSport

NVD 299 plus VAT

Just called them this morning to arrange for my Bora to come over.

Baldonnell 01 461 4400
D2D@nvd.ie

That's good money in comparison to the hassle and costs imo.

They have bases around Ireland.

ballooba

Cheers mate. I just realised that I might be working in London area in September so I might be able to expense this. Failing that, the NVD price isn't terrible, or I may well still go collect.

E39MSport

ballooba wrote: »

Cheers mate. I just realised that I might be working in London area in September so I might be able to expense this. Failing that, the NVD price isn't terrible, or I may well still go collect.

I'm in the London area at present but I still ain't driving it back

NVD called me to say they'll pick it up tomorrow

Voodoomelon

I did pretty much the same journey, just down the road in Bournemouth. I did it all in one day which is tiring and stressful:

Flight: €60
Ferry: €120ish
Food: €30
Petrol: £150

ballooba

I just see that NVD did have an offer of EUR 199 for a while:
http://www.nvd.ie/index.cfm?area=content&action=contentdetailselect&menuid=225&contentid=341&VersionCount=0
I'll hold off until September and see if they have another offer. Will also check with Crosbies and Johnsons in NI.

keysersoze0330

When your pricing around try Motor Vehicle Transportation also. They're based in Keady, Armagh and i have seen a lot of their lorries on the road.

In saying that, the 299 plus vat will be hard to beat.

ballooba

I'd like to collect this car but they'll only allow collection between 8:30am and 4:30pm on Monday to Friday. It looks like I will have to take a day off or use NVD unless anyone has any other ideas.