Film & TV Vehicle Hire in Newcastle, Supplying Productions Across the UK
CMC supplies emergency vehicles, period vehicles, electric vehicles, 4x4s and production assets for film and television projects across the UK.
The team handles sourcing, preparation and delivery around the requirements of each production.
HAPPY VALLEY
VERA
EMMERDALE
BLUE
JEAN
ANANSI
BOYS
The Dumping
Ground
FILM & TV VEHICLES
Production Vehicles for Film and Television
CMC provides access to a wide selection of vehicles for productions across the UK. Browse the main categories below or contact the team with a specific vehicle brief.
Emergency Vehicles
Police cars, ambulances, first-response vehicles, prison vans, SOCO vehicles and other emergency units prepared for filming.
Vintage & Period Vehicles
Classic and historic vehicles suited to period dramas, feature films, television productions and promotional shoots.
4x4s & Performance Vehicles
SUVs, sports cars and performance vehicles for action scenes, featured roles and location filming.
Electric Vehicles
Electric saloons, SUVs, taxis, commercial vans, police cars and SOCO vehicles available for on-screen use.
Modern & Everyday Vehicles
Contemporary saloons, family cars, vans and SUVs for street scenes, background use and present-day productions.
Commercial & Specialist Vehicles
Commercial vans, taxis, tracking vehicles and unusual production assets selected around the requirements of the scene.
VEHICLE SOURCING
Looking for Something Specific?
The vehicles displayed on the website represent only part of what CMC can provide. Share the required make, model, year, colour, era or vehicle type, and the team will check its fleet and established contacts across the motor trade.
More than 35 years of motor-trade experience gives CMC access to vehicles beyond its advertised selection. The team can source suitable options, arrange any required preparation and coordinate delivery to the filming location.
WHY CMC
Why Production Companies Choose CMC
Film & TV experience, long-standing motor-trade connections and UK-wide vehicle supply give production teams practical support for demanding vehicle briefs.
ELECTRIC FILM & TV VEHICLES
Electric Vehicles for Film & TV Productions
CMC has introduced a growing range of fully electric vehicles for on-screen use. The current selection includes saloon cars, SUVs, taxis, commercial vans, an electric police car and an electric police forensic vehicle.
The vehicles are available to productions across the UK and provide more choice for contemporary settings, emergency scenes and projects requiring recognisable electric models. Delivery, collection and drivers can be arranged around the filming schedule.
CMC is continuing to expand the range, with plans to add more electric emergency vehicles.
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Production Support Beyond Vehicle Supply
CMC can coordinate the practical requirements surrounding each vehicle, including preparation, transport and suitable drivers. This gives production teams one direct contact for the vehicle and the support needed to get it ready for production.
HOW IT WORKS
A Straightforward Process for Production Teams
Send the requirements for your production and we’ll review the vehicle, preparation, driver and transport arrangements needed for the shoot.
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ABOUT US
A Family-Run Vehicle Business With Film & TV Experience
Established over 15 years ago, our father and son business is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Production teams receive direct, practical support from people who understand the vehicle brief and remain involved throughout the job.
More than 35 years of motor-trade experience provides the knowledge and industry connections needed to identify, source and prepare vehicles for on-screen use. This background is particularly valuable when a brief calls for a specific period, model, colour or body style.
Our Film & TV experience spans more than a decade and includes work connected with BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Amazon, alongside productions such as Happy Valley, Vera, Emmerdale, Blue Jean, Anansi Boys and The Dumping Ground.
OTHER SERVICES
EV Servicing and Number Plates in Newcastle
Alongside our Film & TV vehicle work, we also provide electric vehicle servicing and number-plate manufacturing in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Electric Vehicle Servicing
Electric vehicle servicing is available for customers in Newcastle and the surrounding area. Contact us with your vehicle details and the work required.
Number Plate Manufacturing
Number plates are manufactured by a registered DVLA number-plate supplier. Speak with the team about the type of plate required.
FAQs
Film & TV Vehicle Hire FAQs
What types of vehicles can you supply for Film and TV productions?
We supply Film & TV production vehicles, action vehicles, emergency and specialist vehicles, vintage and period vehicles, and fully electric options.
The Vehicles / Gallery page presents a selected range rather than every vehicle that may be available. If the required type is not displayed, send us the make, model, period, body style and colour so we can check suitable options within the wider fleet and motor-trade network.
Can you source a vehicle that is not shown in the gallery?
Yes. Our motor-trade connections allow us to search beyond the vehicles currently displayed online.
A detailed brief helps narrow the search to vehicles that match the production’s visual and practical requirements. Useful details include the make, model, year or period, body style, colour, condition and intended use. We can then investigate suitable options and discuss any preparation, delivery or driver support required.
What information should be included in a production vehicle brief?
Include the vehicle type, preferred make or model, period, body style, colour, filming location and required dates.
We also need to know if the vehicle will be stationary or driven, who is expected to drive it and what the scene involves. Add any requirements for wrapping, livery, preparation, delivery, collection, precision driving, stunt support or camera tracking. Reference photographs are useful when the vehicle needs to achieve a particular on-screen appearance.
How far in advance should we book a production vehicle?
Send the brief as early as practical because vehicle availability, sourcing, preparation and transport must be checked against the filming dates.
More time is particularly useful when the production needs a specific period, make, model, body style or colour. It also allows time to discuss temporary wrapping, drivers and delivery arrangements. Short-notice requirements can still be discussed, but the vehicle and supporting services must be confirmed before they are included in the production schedule.
Do you deliver vehicles to filming locations throughout the UK?
Yes. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, we supply Film & TV production vehicles to filming locations throughout the UK.
Delivery and collection can be arranged around the agreed location and filming dates. Providing accurate access information, arrival requirements and expected collection time helps the vehicle movement fit the production schedule. Any driver or preparation requirements should be included in the same brief so the full arrangement can be reviewed together.
Can a vehicle be wrapped, repainted or prepared for a particular scene?
Yes. Vehicles can be wrapped, repainted or prepared to achieve the required colour, livery or on-screen appearance for a particular scene.
Wrapping or painting may allow an otherwise suitable vehicle to meet the visual brief without searching for another version in the required finish. Share reference images and explain how the vehicle will appear in the scene. The proposed preparation can then be considered alongside the vehicle, filming dates and intended use.
Are appropriately insured vehicles and drivers available?
Yes. Appropriately insured vehicles and drivers are available for Film and Television production work.
The correct arrangement depends on how the vehicle will be used. A stationary background vehicle, a normally driven scene, precision driving and stunt-related work may involve different requirements. Explain the planned action, filming environment and proposed driver when submitting the brief so the vehicle and driver arrangements can be discussed accurately.
Can you provide precision drivers, stunt support or camera-tracking vehicles?
Yes. Precision drivers, stunt support and camera-tracking vehicles are available where they form part of the production requirement.
Precision driving can support controlled, repeatable vehicle movement during filming. Stunt support may be needed for more demanding action, while a camera-tracking vehicle allows moving footage to be captured alongside the subject vehicle. Include the planned shot, location and vehicle movement in the initial brief so the appropriate support can be discussed.
Do you supply electric vehicles for Film and Television?
Yes. Our growing electric production range includes saloon cars, SUVs, taxis, commercial vehicles and emergency vehicle options.
These vehicles give production teams more choice when a fully electric vehicle is required on screen. Availability should be checked against the filming dates and visual brief. We are continuing to expand the electric range, including plans to add further electric emergency vehicles.
How do we request a quotation for Film & TV vehicle hire?
Send the vehicle requirement, filming dates, location and a clear description of how the vehicle will be used.
Include any requirements for sourcing, preparation, wrapping, delivery, collection, drivers, precision driving, stunt support or camera tracking. These details allow the full production requirement to be reviewed rather than considering the vehicle separately from the work needed around it.
PLANNING A PRODUCTION?
Need a Vehicle for an Upcoming Film or TV Production?
Send us the vehicle requirements, filming location and dates. We can review suitable options and discuss any preparation, driver or transport support needed for the shoot.