For Exeter mechanics, garages, and automotive businesses moving new or replacement car engines.
Urgent Car Engine Courier Exeter — Direct Van, Insured
Urgent car engine Courier in Exeter — collected on a dedicated direct van, handled with care, delivered with signed POD. One driver from door to door. No pallet network sort, no depot handover, no shared load.
Collection and delivery are required — a town, city or postcode is enough.
Same-Day / Urgent
Need a delivery today? Collection within 60–90 minutes, direct driver, status updates — your job goes straight to the front of the queue.
Car from £1.25/mile · £55 minimum
Flexible DeliveryTypically around 30% less
Not in a rush? Flexi7 allows collection and delivery within seven days. We can match your delivery with suitable vehicle movements, subject to route suitability and availability.
Ideal for furniture, marketplace pickups & non-urgent freight
60–90 min
Urgent collection
£1.25/mi
From, £55 min
Up to £5k
Goods-in-Transit
UK-Wide
Direct, no depot
What's in scope (and what isn't)
We'd rather be honest about boundaries than win a job we can't do properly.
What we do
- Priority urgent collection window
- Direct drive — no sort, no depot, no waiting
- Securely transport car engines on appropriate pallets or skids to prevent movement during transit.
- Handle engine collection and delivery with specialist lifting equipment for safe loading and unloading.
- Ensure timely Same-Day delivery from supplier to workshop, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Verify engine dimensions and weight before dispatch to match with suitable van capacity.
- Signed + photo POD on delivery, goods-in-transit cover of at least £5,000 held by the allocated driver
- Status updates link shared with you and the recipient
What we don't
- International shipping (we're UK-only)
- ADR / hazardous goods
- Temperature-controlled or pharma-grade transport
- Livestock or livefood
- We do not offer engine fitting, installation, or mechanical services.
- We do not transport engines that are leaking fluids or improperly drained.
Urgent car engine courier — Exeter coverage
Gateway to Devon and Cornwall – we provide fast connections from Exeter to the entire South West region. Regular pickups and drops near Exeter Cathedral, University of Exeter, Exeter Quay.
Areas we cover in Exeter
- Exeter City Centre
- St Thomas
- Heavitree
- Pinhoe
- Topsham
- Exwick
Outside your immediate area? Ask — direct-van routing means we can usually reach the whole of Devon same day.
Local routes & access
Road access includes M5, A30, A38. Local collection points may include Exeter Airport and Exeter St Davids Station. Timing in Exeter is confirmed against live conditions and site access. The route and access plan is matched to the car engine collection.
Business districts we serve regularly:
- City Centre
- Exeter Business Park
- Sowton Industrial Estate
- Marsh Barton
How it works
Book online or WhatsApp
Send pickup, drop, item description and any deadline. We reply with a firm price and collection window in minutes.
Direct-van collection
One driver, one van, no depot. Collection typically within 60–90 minutes for urgent, or your chosen window for flexible jobs.
Status updates
You (and the recipient) get a Status updates link. Photo taken at collection so condition is on record before it leaves.
Signed POD on drop
Signature + photo POD emailed on delivery. Anything unusual is flagged in real time, not after the fact.
Price in 60 seconds — direct from £1.25/mile.
Get Your Free QuoteTransparent pricing
Same pricing structure as our public price guide.
Urgent (same-day, direct)
Car service from £1.25 per mile, £55 minimum. The assigned vehicle and final price depend on the load and route; Status updates are included and driver goods-in-transit cover is normally up to £5,000.
Flexi7
Collection and delivery within seven days, normally around 30% below the equivalent dedicated service where suitable and available.
Two-person crew
The standard second-person option adds £85 where offered. Specialist handling, unusual access or larger crews are quoted separately.
FAQs
Can Taylors Courier Service in Exeter transport a full car engine?▼
Yes, Taylors Courier Service is equipped to transport car engines in Exeter and across the UK. We ensure the engine is securely loaded and transported in a suitable vehicle, using appropriate lifting and securing methods to guarantee safe delivery to your specified location.
How do you handle heavy car engines during transport?▼
Our Self-Employed Subcontractor drivers use vehicles equipped with tail lifts or will work with on-site lifting equipment for safe loading and unloading of heavy car engines. We ensure the engine is correctly secured on a pallet or skid within the van to prevent any movement or damage during transit.
What is the typical cost for engine delivery in Exeter?▼
The cost for engine delivery in Exeter depends on factors like engine weight, dimensions, and distance. Our rates start from £1.25 per mile, with a minimum charge of £55. We include goods-in-transit cover of at least £5,000 and provide a signed Proof of Delivery upon completion.
How quickly can you collect a car engine in Exeter?▼
Priority urgent — collected 60–90 minutes from booking. For truly urgent jobs we aim for a 60–90 minute collection window from booking confirmation.
What if I need a two-person crew for the car engine?▼
Tell us about the item, weight and access. Two-person handling is priced to the job and confirmed before booking.
Where in Exeter do you collect from?▼
All Exeter postcodes and the wider Devon area — including St Thomas, Topsham, Exeter City Centre.
Do I get proof of delivery?▼
Signature plus a photo of your car engine at the delivery address, emailed to you the moment it's dropped.
Is my car engine insured while in transit?▼
Yes — up to £5,000 Goods-in-Transit cover as standard. If your car engine is worth more than that, tell us at booking and we'll arrange higher cover.
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