Looking for courrier/haullier to bring engine from UK?

superfly35

Hi Lads,

I am wondering if somebody knows a courrier/haullier whom will bring me 2 engines from the UK back to Ireland.

Basically I was looking for an engine for a 924 for my project but I can't find one here, however a mate of mine as 2 in the UK which I can have.

The problem is how to bring them back, the engine are in the Kent.

So if somebody knows somebody whom will do that it will be deadly.

Thanks a million
Arnaud

555guy

I've seen a new crowd advertising on donedeal that allows people to search for empty trucks /vans returnning otherwise empty from drop offs .... could be worth a shot http://www.handyhaulage.ie

superfly35

Thanks a million, I have stick my ad on their website I like the idea.

Hopefully I will find better price than what I found so far.

bijapos

Superfly: I don't know how much you were quoted and under what conditions but with haulage companies it works like this:

If your mate is able to transport it to one of their depots and put the two engines onto a standard sized pallet, and if you are able to pick it up in a depot here then it works out considerably cheaper than a full door to door service. If you can box up the engines it works out even cheaper. If you are somewhat flexible on the dates you want it sent it can be a bit cheaper too.

You might be better off using an agent than the companies directly, though the web site above is worth a shot too. The only way is to phone around and get as many prices as possible.

Alfagtamini

put in on shiply.com
its a site where couriers bid for your business. i have used it a few times and its been ok. don't accept the first few offers always decline them and you will get a good price.

superfly35

bijapos wrote: »

Superfly: I don't know how much you were quoted and under what conditions but with haulage companies it works like this:

If your mate is able to transport it to one of their depots and put the two engines onto a standard sized pallet, and if you are able to pick it up in a depot here then it works out considerably cheaper than a full door to door service. If you can box up the engines it works out even cheaper. If you are somewhat flexible on the dates you want it sent it can be a bit cheaper too.

You might be better off using an agent than the companies directly, though the web site above is worth a shot too. The only way is to phone around and get as many prices as possible.

Thanks a million for all this information. I will check with the mate if he can do this for me.

paulryanmini wrote: »

put in on shiply.com
its a site where couriers bid for your business. i have used it a few times and its been ok. don't accept the first few offers always decline them and you will get a good price.

Thanks a million for this link, I will have a go. I supposed the same rule apply as bijapos was saying early on.

The quote I got online was about £400 so it make it not possible to me.

Alfagtamini

superfly35 wrote: »

Thanks a million for all this information. I will check with the mate if he can do this for me.



Thanks a million for this link, I will have a go. I supposed the same rule apply as bijapos was saying early on.

The quote I got online was about £400 so it make it not possible to me.

the good thing about shiply is the couriers that quote are normally drivers that are coming to Ireland already with a empty space so will collect from you and normally give a great price. bewrae of couriers with low feedback its a bit like ebay

rotorhead

Hi Superfly
Try Barry Rabbit on octane.ie user name Brab, He owns a courier co and is involved in racing and has brought in engine,s etc for racers

superfly35

paulryanmini wrote: »

the good thing about shiply is the couriers that quote are normally drivers that are coming to Ireland already with a empty space so will collect from you and normally give a great price. bewrae of couriers with low feedback its a bit like ebay

Thanks Paul, I have put it up on shiply and we will see. It is a very interesting concept.;)

superfly35

rotorhead wrote: »

Hi Superfly
Try Barry Rabbit on octane.ie user name Brab, He owns a courier co and is involved in racing and has brought in engine,s etc for racers

Hi rotorhead,

Thanks a million, I did contact Barry so hopefully with a bit of luck I will get my toy at home soon.