Trade plate vehicle movements in Exeter and east Devon

Junctions 29 to 31 of the M5, Marsh Barton and Sowton

Our drivers reach Exeter at junctions 29 to 31 of the M5. The A30 heads west into Cornwall, the A377 runs to Crediton and the A379 follows the coast through Topsham. Closures at Countess Wear and flooding on Marsh Barton can slow things down, so we agree a realistic date rather than promising a same day slot.

The High Street, Sidwell Street and the streets around the cathedral are tight. Units on Marsh Barton, Sowton and Matford usually have barriers, so please add a named manager to the booking. For a house in Heavitree or St Thomas, tell us where the driver can stop legally.

Collecting at Sowton and delivering in Heavitree is one job, and so is collecting in Exeter and delivering to Glasgow. Topsham, Exmouth, Crediton, Dawlish, Tiverton and Honiton are all neighbours, and a car in Topsham or Crediton needs that place on the booking.

Exeter St Davids, Central and St Thomas

Exeter St Davids is the main line station, Exeter Central suits deliveries in the city centre and Exeter St Thomas serves the west bank of the river. Digby and Sowton is handy for the industrial land on the eastern side.

We plan the right station for the driver's return after a one way delivery, which keeps collection and delivery times on track.

Auction lots from BCA Bridgwater, BCA Westbury and Manheim Saltash

There is no auction site in Exeter, so most local buyers collect from BCA Bridgwater up the M5. BCA Westbury is the Wiltshire choice and Manheim Saltash in Cornwall is a straightforward run along the A30.

We confirm release with the auction before a driver sets off, so your lot is waiting at the gate. If you are new to this, start with auction collection after release. Salvage purchases are not suitable for a driven move.

Devon dealers moving stock to Bristol and Plymouth

A typical Exeter booking is an independent sending a car to a group site in Bristol or Plymouth, a part exchange going to Bridgwater once it is legal to drive or a fleet van leaving Marsh Barton. Each vehicle travels on its own, so it never waits for a full load on the M5.

If a customer in Heavitree is expecting their car at the door, our driver hands it over in person. The details are on our site transfers and retail handovers page. The estate name, barrier code and a contact on the booking make every handover easier.

A short hop from Heavitree to Marsh Barton gets the same paperwork as a long run north: condition and photos at collection, a signature on delivery and one report by email.

Booking an EX1 vehicle movement

We supply the trade plates, but the vehicle must be roadworthy and legal to drive, with a valid MOT where one is required. Non runners will need a transporter instead. Our motor trade road risk insurance protects the vehicle until the moment it is signed for.

For background, see what a driven trade plate movement is and how we cover the UK from our Glasgow office. Our instant quote form needs only the registration, both postcodes and your dates, or you can call 0141 459 1302. You can open an account later if you like, but it only changes the invoicing.