Always use heavy duty (Typically 5 tonne) Car Recovery Straps. Light weight straps are simply not up to the job of securing a heavy car to the trailer in the event of emergency manouvers.
Any car transporter trailer should be fitted with a hitch that includes an overrun brake mechanisim. Make sure that this mechanism is functioning correctly (Not Seized) and keep it well lubricated.
Historically Walsall fell within the county of Staffordshire, but the town is now in the more recently created West Midlands area. Like its neighbour, Birmingham, Walsall expanded quickly during the industrial Revolution. The town manufactured a wide range of products and also benefitted from a nearby Limestone quarry which helped to bring jobs a prosperity to the area. Walsall is the administrative headquarters of the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall.
I have bought a car on eBay and need to get it back to my house. I am thinking of buying a flat bed car trailer to transport the car back to my place, I have seen a few go for less than £1000 on eBay that look OK. The problem is none of them state how heavy they are and I need to know the weight so ...View Entire Thread