How car shipping works with Hauling Auto

Step 1: Request a free estimate

Tell us the vehicle, pickup and delivery cities, whether it runs, and when it's ready. Online figures are estimates only.

Step 2: We check carriers

We look for an independent carrier for your route through Central Dispatch. Carrier availability and pricing depend on the route, the season, the vehicle and the transport type.

Step 3: You review a confirmed price

When a carrier is confirmed and we complete our pricing review, we send you the final price and the estimated pickup window. Exact times are set with the carrier during final dispatch.

Step 4: Accept, then deposit

Only after you accept the confirmed price do we take a deposit. If you don't accept, there's no deposit and we can look at other options.

Step 5: Pickup and delivery

The carrier picks up and delivers your vehicle. Inspect it with the driver at pickup and at delivery. For COD shipments, the agreed remaining balance of your accepted price is paid directly to the carrier at delivery.

Before pickup, a quick checklist

• Remove personal items and toll tags.
• Note existing scratches or dents, and take photos.
• Leave about a quarter tank of fuel or less.
• Tell us if the vehicle doesn't run, is modified or sits low.

More questions? Read the car shipping FAQ.