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Getting Car Transporter Quotes

What are the reasons people need car transport? Whether you own a car dealership, found yourself a non-running classic car or barn find, bought a car from eBay or need to move a race car for a track day – Whatever the reason, Haulin can help you find the right car transportation service for the job.

We offer a very wide range of car transport companies and have 1000’s of registered transportation specialists that specialise in different areas of transport services. You can find the lowest price to get a car to the scrapyard, or have your pride and joy collected and delivered with a closed trailer by a highly professional service. We have a transport service for all budgets and needs whist helping you save time.

All you need to do is download the Haulin app, add your pickup and drop off locations and details of the vehicle, including pictures and details of the condition (for example running or not) and you will receive prices from vehicle transporters via the app within minutes.

You will always find the prices on Haulin more competitive than approaching car transportation companies who quote the full rate. Haulin uses a reverse auction format to bring the price down by up to 75%, ensuring the vehicle transport quotes are competitive.

Please check the transport provider’s feedback profile, where you can see ratings and feedback given by customers. This will give you a good idea of the quality of service by the delivery companies and ensure you pick the right provider to get great service.

Shorter trips usually have a higher cost per mile than further distances. Please bear this in mind when calculating your car transport cost.

Types of Car Transportation

There are two main methods of transport avaiable for moving cars, it can be transported on a trailer or driven with a motor trader number plate. Please ask the relevant questions when choosing your car transport service.

The cheapest method is to have your vehicle driven. Please note that the vehicle does not need to be taxed if the driver is using a professional motor trade number plate.

There are a few options if you are looking for trailered vehicle transport. Single car transporters tend to be more expensive. Multi-car transporters can transport multiple vehicles, which keeps prices cheaper and is useful if your car is not running, roadworthy or legal. For example doesn’t have a valid MOT.

If you’re looking for luxury or classic car transport, you may prefer covered or enclosed delivery service. This type of car transport service usually costs more with these specialist trailers that protect your car secure and from the elements.

When you are choosing a transporter service, we recommend you don’t just consider cost and you check the transporter’s level of insurance cover is high enough to cover you cars value should something happen between car collection and delivery. All transporters insurance paperwork should be visible on the App while choosing your service.

Preparing for your car delivery

When you are ready to accept a quote for your car collection, we recommend the following to prepare your car for transportation:

  • Car Condition: Make notes and pictures during car collection of the bodywork, interior and running condition- share these details with the transporter. This will ensure that on car delivery there is no dispute of damage during transit.

  • Removing all items: Remove everything from the vehicle as these are unlikely to be insured. Secure any loose items.

  • Vehicle Mileage – If the car is being driven, make a note of the mileage on vehicle collection. Car delivery services should ensure the car is not driven further that it should.

Most transporters on Haulin are very experienced and have transported thousands of cars, they will usually provide you with shipping documentation as well. If you have any questions or concerns please be sure to ask the car transport provider via our chat system before accepting their price. Remember the best price is not always the best solution to ensure you car is delivered safely.

Check Your Car & Leave Feedback

Once your vehicle has arrived you should check it over thoroughly against your notes, pictures and shipping documentation. Make sure all the functions work properly. If you bought your vehicle online or from a car dealership then check that everything is as described.

If the car has been driven, check the mileage and that it’s travelled the expected distance. If not, raise this with the car transport provider.

When your car delivery is complete, please be sure to leave feedback on your chosen transporter profile page. This helps other users of the App make the best decision when choosing a car delivery service.transport

Frequently Asked Questions

There are car shipping companies throughout the UK, ready to deliver your car at the best price.

There are thousands of transport companies on Haulin, with a wide range of vehicle sizes capable of handling one or several vehicles. Please prove the rough dimensions (usually easy to find on a search engine) and pictures on your listing. This will allow the car transporters to quote you the right price and keep the costs down.

Please list your car with collection and delivery addresses on the Haulin app and use our reverse auction platform the get the best prices in the UK for transporting cars.

That’s up to you. There are thousands transporters on our App ready to make a bid and carry out your delivery. All they do is transport cars, so you can be sure you’ll get the most competitive price.

It’s variable – we have a reverse auction system which ensures you receive a competitive price from multiple car shipping providers. You usually start to receive quotes within and hour. If there is a lack of quotes, remember the more details you provide to your listing the better the results and the better the car delivery costs. The transport company will get paid on delivery, once you have confirmed arrival on the App.

You will usually get multiple quotes. Please provide as much information as possible to attract as many quotes as possible and get your car delivered safe and sound by the right transport company.

Transport providers will almost always take every precaution to ensure your car is safe. It’s in their best interest remove the risk of damage during transit as it effects their reputation and insurance. You should always confirm safety precautions and needs with transport providers before accepting a quote.

Most transport providers on Haulin are not insured to have you on board, however, some are also able to take people. If you need to travel with your vehicle, make sure to mention this in your listing and highlight this to any transporter who quotes.

If you have accepted a quote and paid but need to cancel the delivery, please contact us and the transport provider and we will refund you.

If you have not yet accepted a quote then please delete the listing a relist with the new address – you will have to wait for new quotes to come in. If you have already accepted a quote and need to change the address, please contact us and the transport provider.

We thoroughly recommend it. The car delivery company will likely require you to be in attendance for the pickup and delivery of the vehicle. This is because there are likely to be release forms that you need to sign, as well as handing over the keys for the car. On delivery you will need to release the funds from the App to the car transporter to make sure you pay them.

Most car delivery companies will allow items in vehicles when it is transported. However, please consider the weight of the items as well as the likely hood they may not be insured. Please speak with the car transporter as it may affect the price of the vehicle delivery.

Yes, can transport your vehicle if it isn’t in running. Please advise it’s a non runner when listing and if you have any questions make sure you speak to the transporter before accepting a quote. Sometimes it’s more expensive as they will use specialist equipment to load and unload the vehicle.