Shipping a Car You Bought Online
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- Free to compare
- Choose and verify your own shipper
- Coordinate release with the seller
- Inspect before signing at delivery
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What makes this move different
Beware fake shipping companies
Never pay a shipping or escrow company that the seller chose for you.
Seller coordination
Share the carrier's name and window with the seller, and confirm pickup hours.
Paperwork
Some dealers need a release form or a copy of your ID for the driver.
Storage deadlines
Ask whether the seller charges storage if the car isn't picked up by a certain date.
Common situations
- From a dealershipCompare the dealer's delivery offer with your own quotes.
- From a private sellerConfirm the seller will be present, and inspect with the driver.
- From an online retailerCheck what delivery is included and where the car is stored.
- Car that doesn't runTell the shipper so a winch-equipped truck is sent.
Before you book
- Confirm sale, payment and title terms in writing
- Verify the shipping company yourself
- Share pickup contacts and hours with the carrier
- Ask the seller to photograph the car at pickup
- Inspect carefully at delivery before signing
Transport options
- Open transportMost popular
The standard, most affordable way to ship most cars.
- Enclosed transportExtra protection
Covered trailers for high-value, classic or new cars.
Popular routes
How it works
- 1. Tell us your routeEnter pickup, delivery, vehicle and dates.
- 2. Compare optionsSee estimates and licensed companies side by side.
- 3. Choose and bookConfirm price, pickup window and terms in writing.
- 4. Get it deliveredInspect at pickup and delivery, then sign.
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Online Car Purchase Shipping: FAQs
Should the seller or I arrange shipping?
You can do either. Arranging it yourself lets you compare prices and verify the company.
Ship a car after an online purchaseHow do I avoid a fake shipping scam?
Choose and verify the shipper yourself, and don't send money to a company the seller insists on.
Avoid car shipping scams
What documents does the driver need?
Usually a booking confirmation and a release from the seller. Dealers may ask for your ID or a signed authorization.
What if the car isn't as described?
Note transport damage on the bill of lading, and contact the seller about condition issues separately.
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