
Vehicle Transport London
Scheduled Vehicle Transport — London, Essex & UK-wide
Cat's Recovery & Transport moves vehicles for dealerships, bodyshops, traders and private customers across London, Essex and the wider UK. Single-vehicle flatbed transport, planned around your timing, with the correct equipment for prestige, low, EV, running and non-running vehicles.
- 24/7 · 365 days a year
- PAS43 Accredited
- IVR Accredited including EV Recovery
- £5M Public Liability
- £150k Goods in Transit
- Operator Licence
- Waste Carrier Licence
- Family-run operator
- FdEng Motorsport Engineering
- London, Essex & M25 coverage
Single-vehicle transport done properly
Most of our transport work is single-vehicle moves on tilt-and-slide flatbeds — one car or van, loaded carefully, secured with soft straps and delivered on time. That setup gives prestige and low vehicles the protection they need: low loading angles, no ratchet straps over alloys, no contact with bumpers or splitters.
Whether it's a customer collection, a dealership stock move, a bodyshop drop-off or a project car heading to a workshop, the vehicle is treated as if it were our own.
Trade, dealership and bodyshop transport
We work with dealerships and bodyshops across London and Essex on a regular basis. Auction collections from BCA, Manheim, Aston Barclay and others; stock moves between sites; customer deliveries; bodyshop drop-offs and collections; and ongoing trade accounts with predictable pricing.
Documented handovers, condition photos on request, and clear timing — that's what trade clients tell us they value.
Running and non-running vehicles
Running cars are simple. Non-runners need the right method — neutral handling, skates, winches and a flatbed with a low enough loading angle to avoid grounding. We do both every day, including damaged vehicles, locked vehicles and vehicles without keys.
When you need it
Common situations we handle
- Buying a car from elsewhere in London, Essex or the UK
- Dealership stock moves between sites
- Bodyshop and dealership drop-offs and collections
- Project cars, barn finds and non-runners
- Auction collections from BCA, Manheim and others
- Long-distance customer deliveries
Vehicles handled
Every vehicle type, properly equipped
See our full vehicle types page for detail on prestige, low, EV and non-runner handling.
How it works
Simple, four-step process
From the moment you call to safe delivery, here's exactly how it goes.
Call or WhatsApp us
07525 260443 — tell us where you are, the vehicle, and what's happened. WhatsApp lets you drop a live location, vehicle photos and registration in seconds.
We assess and quote
We confirm the right truck, the correct method (flatbed, low ramps, skates, EV mode) and give you a clear, fixed price before anyone moves.
We dispatch a driver
A nearby driver is dispatched immediately. You get an honest ETA, the driver's details and live updates if anything changes.
Recover and deliver
Your vehicle is loaded properly, secured with soft straps, and delivered to your chosen address — home, garage, dealership, bodyshop or our secure compound.
Why choose us
Why customers pick Cat's Recovery for vehicle transport london
- Family-run, owner-operated — you speak to the people doing the work
- PAS43 accredited and IVR accredited including module 27b for EV recovery
- £5M Public Liability and £150k Goods in Transit insurance
- Operator Licence and Waste Carrier Licence (Cat B vehicles)
- FdEng Motorsport Engineering background — technically competent on every vehicle
- Modern flatbeds, soft straps, low-angle ramps, skates, EV-safe handling
Read the full compliance & accreditations page.
Where we cover
Areas served by this service
FAQ
Vehicle Transport London — common questions
Quick answers to the questions we get most. See our full FAQ for more.
Do you transport prestige and low vehicles?+
Yes — we use soft straps, low-angle ramps and careful strap placement to protect alloys, bodywork, splitters and undertrays.
Can you collect from auctions like BCA or Manheim?+
Yes. Auction collections from BCA, Manheim, Aston Barclay and other UK auction sites are a core part of our work.
Do you offer long-distance vehicle transport?+
Yes — we cover the whole of mainland UK from our Essex base. See our Long Distance Vehicle Transport page for more detail.
How do I get a transport quote?+
WhatsApp or email the collection postcode, delivery postcode, vehicle make and model, whether it runs, and any access details. We'll come back with a clear price.
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Call or WhatsApp for an immediate response. Send your location, registration, vehicle photos and a short description of the problem.
