Car shipping guides
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they ship a car: what it costs, how long it takes, how to prepare, and who's actually moving it.
- Snowbirds & cross-borderThe snowbird car shipping guide: Canada to the US and backEverything a Canadian snowbird needs to get a car to Florida, Arizona or California and home again: the customs forms, the day counts that apply to you rather than the car, and a booking calendar that works.
- How it worksAuto transport broker vs carrier: what's the difference?A carrier hauls your car; a broker arranges the haul. Both can be a good choice. What matters is how to check the company you're actually hiring.
- PlanningHow long does car shipping take?Door to door, most shipments take a few days to two weeks. The real answer has two parts, and only one of them is the drive.
- Cost & pricingOpen vs enclosed car transport: how to chooseFor most cars, open transport is the right answer. Enclosed earns its premium in specific cases. Here's how to tell which one you're in.
- PlanningHow to prepare your car for shippingMost of the prep takes an hour the evening before pickup. The parts that matter most are the ones that protect you if something goes wrong.
- Cost & pricingHow much does it cost to ship a car?There's no single number, but there is a logic to it. Here's every factor that moves the price of shipping a car, and why the lowest quote is often the most expensive one.
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