Courier suggestions

Schotten · 10th April 2024, 08:15

Not really a technical question, but has anyone used or can suggest a reasonably priced courier to collect a 75 front subframe from the Birmingham area and deliver to Edinburgh? Looks like a quarter pallet is the size and well within weight limit- I’m getting quoted silly prices (well they sound that to me!!) and I need to provide my own pallet to boot!

xsport · 10th April 2024, 11:19

I shipped one out to a friend some time ago. Without a pallet no problem. They are not heavy just awkward to carry. If you use a euro pallet ,it will still hang over the sides and will be classed as a full gkn size pallet. I bought a roll of bubble wrap (cheap on ebay) and used that with a brown sticky tape roll ,again from ebay. Evri will be your best best , if not palletised , use a tracked/recorded service , or failing that royal mail tracked. You may be able to get a cheaper service from a haulier up north , but shop around ,and ask a few scots on here if they know of an alternative. If its wrapped up like a mummy it will be fine !!

jackgilroy · 10th April 2024, 11:42

No chance of using evri, front sub frame is way over there size limits and probably weight.

Parcelforce may take it, if you measure the dimensions you can get a quote on their website.

How much have you been quoted?

Schotten · 10th April 2024, 12:25

Thanks for that! Evri has a weight limit if 15kgs, a sub frame must weigh more than that!!??

Lagetha · 10th April 2024, 12:29

Have we no Scottish members going to Gaydon this weekend? Try the Pony Express Thread...?

Sorry just noticed it should be Birmingham to Glasgow...

AndyN01 · 10th April 2024, 12:41

I've recently had a few deliveries from APC - based in Cannock - which have been really good.

No idea if they can/will suit as I was receiving not sending but was impressed by their service.

Good luck with it.

Andy.

xsport · 10th April 2024, 12:48

I dont think it is heavier than that. They are hollow and not that heavy. When i sent one i used DPD . They collected and delivered ok ,but i dont think they cover all uk areas ,and tend to deliver/collect locally. The costs of delivery these days are spiraling. Its a shame that you cannot find someone on here who is travelling on the website as suggested. The couriers are all on the bandwagon ripping off ,like all the other businesses.

Schotten · 10th April 2024, 12:52

I have to get a pallet, then make sure it’s securely attached, tail lift both ends. Pushing £180+ - could hire a van and collect it myself for less!! Anyone got an idea of weight? I’ve been told they’re 50kgs + , seems a bit heavy?

xsport · 10th April 2024, 13:05

Have you got a set of bathroom scales or similar,that are ok ? 33 LBS is a lot of weight (15 kg)

xsport · 10th April 2024, 13:13

The weight you have been told probably includes both arms and fittings. The subframe itself should be ok .

10th April 2024, 08:15	#1
Schotten Loves to post 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 332 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Courier suggestions Not really a technical question, but has anyone used or can suggest a reasonably priced courier to collect a 75 front subframe from the Birmingham area and deliver to Edinburgh? Looks like a quarter pallet is the size and well within weight limit- I’m getting quoted silly prices (well they sound that to me!!) and I need to provide my own pallet to boot!

10th April 2024, 12:29	#5
Lagetha Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Bolton Posts: 311 Thanks: 180 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Subframe: Birmingham to Edinburgh Have we no Scottish members going to Gaydon this weekend? Try the Pony Express Thread...? Sorry just noticed it should be Birmingham to Glasgow... __________________ I am Kevin, the car is my Viking shield-maiden, Lagetha! 2000 Rover 75 1.8 Classic SE in Moonstone Green/Black Leather seats and Sandstone Beige Interior (purchased 10 April 2022) 2002 Rover 25 2.0 IL TurboDiesel - gone but not forgotten, you can follow Deric's adventures on YouTube at Boaty's World and Project Nigel. AllegroMan is restoring Deric now. (Owned 25/10/2022-15/05/2023) Last edited by Lagetha; 10th April 2024 at 12:31.. Reason: Correction

10th April 2024, 12:41	#6
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,077 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	I've recently had a few deliveries from APC - based in Cannock - which have been really good. No idea if they can/will suit as I was receiving not sending but was impressed by their service. Good luck with it. Andy. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

10th April 2024, 13:05	#9
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,672 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	Have you got a set of bathroom scales or similar,that are ok ? 33 LBS is a lot of weight (15 kg) Last edited by xsport; 10th April 2024 at 13:07..

10th April 2024, 11:19	#2
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,672 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	I shipped one out to a friend some time ago. Without a pallet no problem. They are not heavy just awkward to carry. If you use a euro pallet ,it will still hang over the sides and will be classed as a full gkn size pallet. I bought a roll of bubble wrap (cheap on ebay) and used that with a brown sticky tape roll ,again from ebay. Evri will be your best best , if not palletised , use a tracked/recorded service , or failing that royal mail tracked. You may be able to get a cheaper service from a haulier up north , but shop around ,and ask a few scots on here if they know of an alternative. If its wrapped up like a mummy it will be fine !!

10th April 2024, 11:42	#3
jackgilroy Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	No chance of using evri, front sub frame is way over there size limits and probably weight. Parcelforce may take it, if you measure the dimensions you can get a quote on their website. How much have you been quoted?

10th April 2024, 12:25	#4
Schotten Loves to post 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 332 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks for that! Evri has a weight limit if 15kgs, a sub frame must weigh more than that!!??

10th April 2024, 12:48	#7
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,672 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	I dont think it is heavier than that. They are hollow and not that heavy. When i sent one i used DPD . They collected and delivered ok ,but i dont think they cover all uk areas ,and tend to deliver/collect locally. The costs of delivery these days are spiraling. Its a shame that you cannot find someone on here who is travelling on the website as suggested. The couriers are all on the bandwagon ripping off ,like all the other businesses.

10th April 2024, 12:52	#8
Schotten Loves to post 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 332 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	I have to get a pallet, then make sure it’s securely attached, tail lift both ends. Pushing £180+ - could hire a van and collect it myself for less!! Anyone got an idea of weight? I’ve been told they’re 50kgs + , seems a bit heavy?

10th April 2024, 13:13	#10
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,672 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	The weight you have been told probably includes both arms and fittings. The subframe itself should be ok .