Nigel Pickford is a Blackpool and Fylde-area contact for motorbike transport, using a Mercedes Sprinter curtainsider. Motorbike work needs a different conversation from ordinary van work. The important question is not just whether the bike fits, but how it will be loaded, secured and protected during the journey.

A curtainsider can give easier side access than a normal panel van in some loading situations, but customers should confirm the exact loading method before booking. Ask whether ramps are available, how the bike will be strapped, whether the vehicle has suitable anchor points, and whether the bike needs to be upright, wheeled, pushed or handled as a non-runner. A bike that will not start, has a flat tyre, locked steering, crash damage or missing keys can change the job quickly.

For collections around Blackpool, Thornton-Cleveleys, Fleetwood or the wider Fylde coast, give the driver proper collection details rather than just the postcode. Say whether the bike is at a house, garage, dealership, storage unit, auction site or roadside location. If there is limited access, a gravel surface, tight driveway or no room to line up a ramp, that needs to be known before the price is agreed.

The customer should also be clear about value and condition. A clean road bike, a project bike, a scooter, a motocross bike and a damaged machine all need different handling. If there are loose panels, luggage boxes, alarms, steering locks or fluid leaks, mention them in the first message.

Useful information to send includes the make and model, whether it runs, photos from both sides, pickup and delivery areas, loading access and any deadlines. For valuable, custom or damaged bikes, confirm insurance position and transport method directly with Nigel before committing.