How much does it cost to transport a car?

31811 PACIFIC HWY S B411
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

P. 855-511-6545

E. info@HaulCars.com

F. 844-778-4101

In case you are moving across the country to report to your new job, you may want to use your car when you get there, and driving it across the country may not be a good option for you. Or perhaps, you are planning to spend your winter in Miami. It might be convenient and easier to get there by air, but you may still want the luxury of driving your car around while on vacation. In cases like these, it will make sense for you to get an auto transport firm to haul the vehicle to wherever you are planning to go.

When you send us a transportation request, we will either manually process it or use our systems. One of our experts will then confirm the rates for you. For maximum efficiency, we have different resources at our disposal that we use for transportation.

What Are the Factors That Affect the Cost of Transportation?

No one wants to overspend on transportation costs, especially when you have other things to take care of. The car shipping price estimates for the state of California ranges from $ 800 to $1,070. The following factors determine the cost of transporting a car:

The Type Of Vehicle That is Being Shipped

Sedans are way cheaper to transport as compared to big vehicles such as the 4WDs, trucks, and SUVs. The modification to suspension also affects the transportation costs. Vehicles that have been fitted with large tires will cost more than those with smaller tires. If you want premium vehicle transportation package and full enclosure of your vehicle during transportation, the costs will be much higher as compared to the standard transportation package. Basically larger cars are more expensive to transport.

The Distance to Be Covered During Transportation

Distance is a major determining factor when it comes to the cost of transportation. If you want your car to be transported from coast to coast, you will have to dig deeper into your pockets to foot the bill. Transporting your car within a metropolitan area will be much cheaper as compared to transporting it across different states.

The Location Your Car Is Being Shipped To

Do you want your car to be transported to accessible urban areas like cities or you want it shipped to a rural area? Though this may not be a major factor, hauling your vehicle to rural areas that are hard to reach may attract higher transportation costs.

Will The Car Be Transported From Depot To Depot Or Door To Door?

Depot to depot shipping is less expensive as compared to door to door shipping. If your car is shipped from one depot to another, you will be charged for the daily vehicle storage. If you are far from the depot, you will also incur additional transport costs.

Cost Of Fuel

Fuel prices vary from one state to another. The greatest variable cost in a majority of transportation companies is the fuel costs.

Operability Of The Vehicle

Is your vehicle drivable or inoperable? The transportation costs may increase if your care is inoperable since a tow truck or special equipment will be required to load and unload your vehicle.

The Urgency Of The Shipping

We offer standard and express rates to our clients. However, the express delivery may be affected by factors such as quarantine inspection and distance.

The Season Of The Year

You should always consider the season of the year when shipping your car since it will have a major impact on the cost. During the summer, many Americans relocate either for vacation, work or school. This is the peak season for the transportation companies. Due to the high demand for transportation services, the prices usually increase significantly.

Conclusion

A majority of car transportation companies in the market today inflate their prices and then go ahead and provide poor services to their clients. This is a negative trend that has plagued this industry for the last decade. However, Haulcars believes in good service delivery as it is key to retaining clients. Our transportation services are also reasonably priced, and our clients get the value of their money. We will only charge a deposit after you have been assigned a carrier.

We provide transportation services for all types of vehicles. The deposit that you pay after you have been assigned a carrier is a small fraction of the total cost. We do not have any hidden transportation costs; we disclose all our costs to our clients.

Terms and Conditions

1. Carrier will pick up and deliver as close to Customer's door as legally and safely as possible. A mutually agreed upon place to load or unload the vehicle(s) may be necessary due to low hanging trees, low hanging wires, narrow streets and residential area restrictions.
2. Haulcars.Com Corp shall provide Customer with an estimated pickup and estimated delivery date. However, delays may occur prior to, and/or during, transport due to weather, road conditions, mechanical problems, etc. There are absolutely no guarantees regarding pickup or delivery times and dates. Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier shall not be held responsible for loss or damages occasioned by delays of any kind or for any reason, car rental fees or any accommodation fees. Haulcars.com Corp/Carrier shall not be held liable for failure of mechanical or operating parts of Customer's vehicle.
3. Carrier is authorized to operate and transport Customer's motor vehicle between its pickup location and the destination set forth on the shipping order and Bill of Lading.
4. Customer must prepare vehicle for transport. All loose parts, fragile accessories, low hanging spoilers, etc. must be removed or secured. Customer shall remove all nonpermanent, outside mounted luggage and other racks prior to shipment. Vehicles must be tendered to Carrier in good running condition (unless otherwise noted) with no more than a half tank of fuel (preferably 1/4 tank). Any part of the vehicle that falls off during transport is Customer's responsibility including damages caused by said part to any vehicles(s) and/or person involved.
5. Customer must disarm any alarm system installed in the vehicle or provide proper instructions for this matter. In the event said alarm sounds and there are no keys or instructions to turn it off, Carrier may silence alarm by any means.
6. Luggage and personal property must be confined to one suitcase OR one bag in the trunk only, with no heavy articles, and is not to exceed 100 lbs. Carrier and haulcars.Com Corp are not liable for personal items left in vehicle, nor for damage to vehicle caused by excessive or improper loading of personal items. No personal property shall be transported in customer's vehicle(s) that includes, but is not limited to, Explosives, Guns, Ammunition, Flammable Products, Narcotics, Negotiable and Legal Papers, Alcoholic Beverages, Jewelry, Furs, Money, Live Pets, Live Plants or any unlawful contraband. Customer agrees that Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier may confiscate or dispose of said items with no remuneration. Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier will not be held responsible for delivery of personal property. If Customer wishes to put items in the vehicle, he does so at his own risk.
7. International Orders: the car must be empty except for factory installed equipment. Indicate the serial number and give car's approximate value in U.S. dollars. Customer is responsible for the proper customs paperwork. (Ask the assigned Carrier for help with these documents.) Any order placed on our website that has a pickup and/or delivery location, such as a port, will be subject to an additional charge of $100. The booked price on our website https://www.haulcars.com does not include the extra charge of $100.
8. If the vehicle is oversized (dual or oversized wheels, extra-large, racks, lifted, limo, etc.) Customer must inquire as to the extra charges. If  Haulcars.Com Corp is not advised oversized/modified vehicles prior to pickup, all extra charges must be paid in cash or money order to the Carrier upon delivery.
9. Customer agrees that Haulcars.Com Corp has the right to reject (cancel) any order for any reason at any time.
10. At the time of pickup, Customer and Carrier will carefully inspect the vehicle for pre-existing damage (exterior only) by completing a vehicle inspection report recorded on the Bill of Lading. Carrier and Customer will both acknowledge the condition of the vehicle and Customer will sign and receive a copy of the Bill of Lading.
11. At the time of delivery, Customer and Carrier will carefully inspect the vehicle for possible damages incurred during transit. Carrier and Customer will both acknowledge the condition of the vehicle and Customer will sign and receive a final copy of the Bill of Lading.
12.Haulcars.Com Corp/ Carrier shall not be held responsible for loss or damages occasioned by delays of any kind or for any reason, car rental fees or any accommodation fees
13. Damage must be noted in the proper place on the Bill of Lading and signed by Customer regardless of weather conditions, time of day or day of week. Signing the Bill of Lading and inspection report without notation of any damage verifies that Customer has received his vehicle(s) in satisfactory condition, and that haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier and their agents are relieved of any further responsibility.
14. Claims and payment of freight charges are two entirely different transactions. Without payment of the freight charges, payment for transportation has not been made. A valid claim will not be paid until freight charges are made.
15. Damage claims will not be honored unless delivered to Haulcars.Com Corp within one (1) hour of signing of the delivery receipt. Any damage claim must be accompanied by three written repair estimates and photograph of the damaged are(s) within 72 hours. No damage claim shall be honored until freight charges due to Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier, its agents, servants or employees, are paid in full.
16. Customer warrants that he/she will pay the full transportation price due to Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier in full and will not try to offset any dispute for damage claims and/or delays etc. from freight (transport) charges. It is Customer's responsibility to provide payment when Carrier arrives- unless the balance has been pre-paid in full. All payments to Carrier on orders booked as "Discounted Cash Price" must be in the form of cash, cashier's check or money order - no exceptions. Customer agrees that if the payment cannot be made by these methods, the vehicle will be stored, at Customer's expense, until Customer pays in full all transport charges. Should Customer be unable to accept delivery for any reason, the vehicle will be placed in storage. Any and all storage and redelivery charges will be the responsibility of Customer.
17. Our company reserves the right to change prices on the basis of certain circumstances after the conclusion of the agreement with the consent of the client. The price change is reported by e-mail. The customer's consent must also be in the form of an email.
18. The option to cancel a shipping order is available at any time, at no cost and with no cancellation fee, as long as the order has not yet been assigned (dispatched) to a Carrier (transporter). Our services are considered rendered when a Carrier (transporter) is assigned to an order. Refunds will be processed within 48 business hours of the cancellation request. Cancellation of an order must be submitted in writing via email sent to info@haulcars.com. Haulcars.Com Corp does not accept or honor cancellations made via phone call. Once a Carrier (transporter) has been assigned (dispatched) to a shipping order, Haulcars.Com Corp notifies Customer via email (to the email address provided at service booking). If Customer decides to cancel the shipping order after a Carrier (transporter) has been assigned (dispatched), $199 cancellation fee will be assessed, as our services have been rendered. Any remaining balance will be refunded in full.
This is the complete Contract between Shipper and HAULCARS.COM CORP and can only be amended in writing upon agreement by both parties. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with State of Washington Law.