Sector
Automotive
Urgent and scheduled moves of parts and components, with dedicated vehicles to every UK postcode.
We move:
- Same-day dedicated. A vehicle collecting within 30 to 60 minutes, on every job.
- Timed delivery. Delivery to a time you set, for parts that cannot be late.
- Tail-lift as standard. Heavy parts and pallets are loaded and unloaded without a forklift.
- Live communication. Our operations team confirms collection and delivery as the job runs.
What automotive customers move with us
The Midlands automotive supply chain runs on parts arriving at the right dock at the right time. We move just-in-time components from tier suppliers to assembly plants, line-side deliveries of stillages and pallets, dealer parts for vehicles off the road, prototype and tooling moves between plants and returnable packaging going back up the chain. Our 25 vans up to 3.5 tonnes, including Lutons, are based in Smethwick, minutes from the main plants and supplier parks.
A line stop costs far more than a van, and a shared network cannot promise a time. Every job we run is one load on one dedicated vehicle, never co-loaded, driving straight from your bay to the plant. Collection within 30 to 60 minutes covers the shortfall when a count comes up wrong. We run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so night shifts and weekend builds are normal bookings.
Get a price for automotive deliveries
Enter the postcodes and see the price straight away, or call 0121 663 7780 and talk to the dispatcher who will run the job. Lorries are quoted within minutes.
0121 663 7780 ยท info@uk-upd.co.uk
How a booking works
Booking is quick. Enter the collection and delivery postcodes online for an instant price on van routes, choose Ready now for immediate collection, or Book in advance for a timed slot that matches the dock booking. Our operations team confirms the driver and keeps you informed as the job runs, and every van is GPS tracked. For full loads that need a 7.5 tonne, 18 tonne or articulated vehicle, we arrange it through our carriers network.
Have ready the part numbers or ASN reference, the number of pallets or stillages and their approximate weight (within the 3.5 tonne limit), the dock or gate number, the delivery window and the supplier code if the plant requires it. Add a contact name and phone number for each site. The driver takes a photo and a signature at delivery, and both are sent to you as proof of delivery for your records.
Automotive delivery FAQ
Can you meet a plant's timed delivery window?
Yes. Book in advance with the dock booking time and we plan the collection to arrive in the window. The van is GPS tracked and our team updates you as it runs.
Do you carry stillages and returnable packaging?
Yes. Stillages, pallets and empty returnable packaging all load at the kerb. Tell us the quantity and weight at booking so we send the right size of van.
How fast can you collect for a line-side shortage?
Choose Ready now and a dedicated van collects within 30 to 60 minutes, then drives direct to the plant with no other loads on board.
Can you deliver dealer parts for a vehicle off the road?
Yes. Same-day dedicated delivery from the parts distributor or supplier to the dealer workshop, with a photo and signed proof of delivery.
The vehicles we use for automotive work
From a single part in a small van to a full load on an artic through our carriers network.
Why choose UPD for automotive deliveries?
- Pickup within the hour. Book now and we collect within 30 to 60 minutes, day or night.
- Dedicated vehicles. Never co-loaded, no depot transfers, no damage from other freight.
- Tail-lift on every Luton van. No forklift needed at collection or delivery.
- ADR trained. Dangerous goods carried in line with the UK regulations by ADR-trained drivers.
- Proof of delivery. Photo and signature in your inbox the moment the goods are off the van.
The UPD promise
When you book, a dedicated driver and vehicle are assigned to your consignment. We never co-load, we collect within the hour, and the proof of delivery is in your inbox before the van leaves.
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