How to Ship a Car: Step-by-Step Guide

Shipping a car is simplest when you break the process into a few decisions: route, vehicle size, timing, carrier type, and pickup/dropoff details. AAAT starts with the route first so you can see pricing before entering full address details.

Step 1: Get a route quote

Start with your pickup and delivery city or ZIP, vehicle size, first available pickup date, and whether you want open or enclosed transport. You can start on our ship my car quote page.

Step 2: Choose open or enclosed transport

Open transport is the best value for most vehicles. Enclosed transport is better for luxury, classic, exotic, and collector cars.

Step 3: Save your quote

We collect your email before showing the quote so you receive the quote details and a link to complete booking later.

Step 4: Confirm pickup and delivery details

After you see pricing, add the full pickup and dropoff details, contact names, and phone numbers.

Step 5: Book with no upfront charge

Your card is saved securely and charged only after your vehicle is assigned to a qualified carrier and dispatched.