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the Cost of Shipping a Car

Price 
Location 
Distance 
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Description
$ 900
May 2008
California
2000
Compact car shipped from California to Chicago  more... close row

Description of service

I shipped out two of my cars when I moved from California to Chicago. I contacted several vendors and they average about $800-$1200 for a compact car and $1100-$1400 for a SUV. Based on the reviews, I selected one that costs me $900 to ship my compact car and $1100 for SUV. This includes the move from California to Chicago and storage of my vehicles up to 72 hrs. I chose to tip them upon delivery around $20 for each vehicle.


Review of Service

The service provider is usually good in reaching out to you once your confirm your acceptance to use their service. You can work with the vendor and decide on the date and time at least 3 days prior to your move. You will be given a checklist on what needs to be done to the car like cleaning, fuel level etc. On the day of your move, the service provider clearly documents the condition of your car and provides you a copy of the documentation. Upon accepting the car, you will be given an estimate on when it will reach the destination. They will give you an update if there is a delay in the estimated date. When the car is delivered, they will re-inspect your car for any damages and document them. Fortunately, I didn't have any damages to my car. Storage option is really nice if you are not certain on where you going to live.


Tips

To save some money on shipping your car, always contact several vendors before finalizing one. Even with the competitive rates, negotiate for getting some discount and most providers will offer you at least 5-10% and 15% if you are lucky based on the demand levels. When you are shipping two cars, you can work out a very good deal with them. Also, pay attention while the vendor is inspecting the delivered car. If you don't address damages(if any) right away, this can take several days to resolve.


$ 1800
Nov 2006
Fort Lauderdale
3243
Car transported from Florida to Oregon  more... close row
$ 550
Feb 2008
San Diego to Chicago
2000
Car shipping from San Diego to Chicago  more... close row
$ 215
Apr 2007
Huntington, WV
162
Shipping new car from West Virginia to Ohio  more... close row
$ 600
Jul 2006
Kings Park, NY
1200
Transporting a car from New York to Florida   more... close row
$ 850
Mar 2006
Braintree Ma
1200
Moving car from Massachusetts to Florida  more... close row
$ 977
May 2008
New York, NY
3000
Shipping BMW coast to coast  more... close row
$ 69
Sep 2007
Moody, AL
50
Dodge shipped about 50 miles  more... close row
$ 850
Jan 2006
plymouth,ma
1250
Difficult transporation of car  more... close row
$ 97
Jul 2008
Atlanta, GA
250
Shipping a car from Georgia to Alabama  more... close row
$ 700
Oct 2008
Boston,MA
2800
Shipping a car from Boston to California  more... close row
$ 950
Jan 2006
South Ga
2000
Transporting a car from Arizona to Georgia  more... close row
$ 1300
Jun 2008
Burlington VT
1100
Heavily modified car shipped to Vermont for extra  more... close row