There are multiple factors at play to get the “best” price when transporting your vehicle. For example, when are you planning to transport it? Where to? And what kind of vehicle are you transporting? But some easy ways to minimize cost are simple to address.

First off, get multiple quotes. Don’t just settle on one company. Compare rates from 5-6 companies. If they are all in the same range then you know the price is going to be, on average, the same no matter who you use.

Next up, choose open carriers versus enclosed carriers. Enclosed carriers are more expensive. They are typically used to transport classic and/or expensive vehicles during the winter months to shield them from the harsher elements.

Move your car in the off-season. If you plan to ship your vehicle from a major city in the summer, expect to pay more. Many transport companies charge more during the hottest months when vehicles are being picked up or delivered to city centers. As you may have experienced this yourself, roads between major destinations are more congested with travelers, during these months, which leads to vehicle transport carriers on the road longer, using more fuel.

While the winter months tend to be the slower season, make sure you do your homework on which carriers have drivers and routes available if you plan to ship your car to any northern states. Doing this will avoid any delayed shipments and longer ship times.

Make sure your vehicle runs. Shipping a non-running vehicle can be difficult. Not every vehicle transport company will transport your car. The transport company requires special equipment and the company must know this information upfront. Non-running vehicles include mechanical issues, repairs, or if the vehicle is not able to be operated safely. The cost of shipping a non-running vehicle is dramatically more expensive than if you were shipping a vehicle that runs. This is due to the equipment needed during the process of loading. If the repairs are minor, we suggest getting the repairs done before shipping.

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