Local pickup
Agree on who collects the car, where you meet, and when the vehicle can be released. The buyer should resolve registration, insurance, and any temporary operating requirements before driving away.
Compare the same details in every quote
- Pickup and delivery ZIP codes, vehicle dimensions, and whether it runs and rolls.
- Company name, broker or carrier role, and registration references.
- Complete price, deposits, cancellation terms, and potential extra charges.
- Pickup and delivery windows, access requirements, and contact arrangements.
- Coverage, exclusions, deductible, inspection record, and the claim procedure.
Check the company independently
The FMCSA’s auto-transporter advisory explains the difference between brokers that arrange transport and carriers that move the vehicle. It directs consumers to check interstate registration. Use the official lookup linked in that advisory and confirm which company will actually collect the car.
Agree who pays and when the car can leave
Put the buyer’s and seller’s responsibilities in writing. Keep the vehicle payment separate from the transport arrangement. Verify the agreed payment and lender steps before releasing the car; a truck arriving is not evidence that the buyer has paid.
Record condition at pickup and delivery
Take dated photos, note existing damage in the transport condition report, and retain a copy. At delivery, inspect the vehicle and record discrepancies before signing, following the carrier’s procedures. Save correspondence and contact the carrier promptly about any issue.
Keep your plan in one place
Your account can save up to three quote records per listing, planned dates, transport preferences, and progress checks. These are manually entered notes. Saving a company name does not verify it or create a reservation.
Plan shipping in your account ↗Read the private-sale safety checkpoints before arranging a handoff.