Certain characteristics of your car will have an impact on the car shipping quote and final cost of your car shipment, including the following:
Height, length & curb weight
Taller, longer, and heavier vehicles may require a specific trailer or trailer type to support the length and/or added weight. They may also need certain accommodations, like being transported in a specific place within the trailer. Both of these situations could require the driver take fewer or smaller vehicles to accommodate special requests and manage total allowable weight limits.
• Location
Metropolitan areas usually have plenty of trucks available to carry out car shipping orders for auto shippers, which lowers the car transport price. When transporting cars, we strive to find the best deal for residents of small towns. If you live far from a major highway, you can opt to meet the trucker at a designated location for a better cost for shipping a car and potentially faster auto transportation services.
• Seasonality
Car shipping costs vary greatly based on the time of year. For example, auto transport services to warmer states are very popular during the snowbird season, so the cost for transporting a car to those destinations will be higher. Use our car shipping calculator to get the price for shipping a car. Depending on your scheduling flexibility, we recommend trying different shipping dates to see rate impact for choosing the best price.
Auto transport insurance
Auto transport carriers are required to carry liability insurance. Many transport carriers do not offer additional cargo insurance, as it isn’t mandatory by law. Auto shipping brokers can assist you in securing cargo insurance and determining the appropriate coverage. When determining insurance coverage, ask the carrier or broker helping you these questions:
- What type of damage is covered?
- Does insurance cover the entire vehicle, or only specific parts?
- Is there a deductible?
- What is the limit of coverage?
- Are specialty items or accessories covered?
- Is there an option to purchase additional coverage?
Our auto transport services
Door-to-door car shipping
When you have sufficient space at your residence to park and load/unload the vehicle, our driver can come right to you! Make sure to have the correct addresses handy when you place a car shipping order. Keep in mind this is not always possible, depending on where you live.
Open car shipping
To get the best value for shipping your vehicle, select an open trailer. Choose this option to save 35% or more. A top loading spot for added protection will require an extra fee. We do not recommend open shipping for luxury or vintage vehicles.
Expedited car shipping
For this premium auto shipper service, your car shipping can start as soon as 24 to 48 hours after placing an order with the auto shipper. Expedited shipping comes with a higher price tag.
Enclosed car shipping
Covered car shipping provides extra protection from road debris and weather, a great option for transporting vintage or exotic cars. Remember, the cost will be slightly higher for enclosed shipping.