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Door to Door Auto Transport

We pick up at your house, drop off at the new one. No terminal runaround, no driving to a lot 50 miles away. Live GPS the whole way. $99 deposit locks the rate.

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What door to door really means

Door to door means the driver picks your car up at your address and drops it off at the destination address. No terminals. No driving an hour out of your way. No paying for storage while you wait for the truck to get its act together.

The fine print: a 10-car carrier is 75 feet long and 13 feet tall. If your street has low branches, tight corners, a one-way feeder, a gated community with a 12-foot arch, or a steep driveway, the driver may need to meet you at a nearby parking lot. That is still door to door in the industry sense. We are talking a 5 minute drive max, never a 50 mile haul to a terminal.

Whipshipper books door to door by default on every shipment, open or enclosed. You only land at a terminal if you specifically asked for the cheaper terminal to terminal option, which we don't push because most people hate it.

Door to door vs terminal to terminal

Door to door

  • Driver comes to your address
  • No driving to a terminal yourself
  • No storage fees stacking up
  • Real pickup window, usually 1 to 3 days
  • Your default with Whipshipper
  • Slightly higher rate, way less hassle

Terminal to terminal

  • Drop and pick up at fixed lots
  • You drive to the terminal yourself
  • Storage fees if you are late picking up
  • Cheaper rate, sometimes by $100 to $200
  • Limited terminal locations
  • Worst when you live far from a hub

Why door to door wins

1

Time back

Skip the 60 minute round trip to a terminal. The driver comes to you.

2

No storage fees

Terminals charge daily storage if you don't pick up fast enough. Door to door drops it in your driveway.

3

Inspection on your turf

Walk the car at pickup and delivery in your own driveway. Better lighting, no pressure, all your tools nearby.

4

Live GPS the whole way

From the second the truck rolls until it pulls up at your destination, you see exactly where the car is.

5

Driver calls before arrival

Usually 4 to 24 hours notice. You are not stuck home all day staring at your phone.

6

Default on every quote

Every Whipshipper quote is door to door unless you specifically choose terminal. No upcharge hidden in step 7.

How door to door pickup works

1

Tell us your address

Pickup zip, drop zip, and the actual street address goes on the dispatch sheet. We verify access for big rigs.

2

We assess access

Tight street, low branches, gated community? We flag it and the driver knows the right meet spot in advance.

3

Driver calls ahead

4 to 24 hours before pickup. Confirms time, confirms meeting spot, asks any last questions about the car.

4

Pickup and inspection

Driver walks the car with you, you both sign the condition report, and the truck rolls.

Door to door pickup tips

Know your street

Cul-de-sacs, low branches, and tight HOA gates can block a 75-foot truck. Tell us upfront so we plan around it.

Pick a nearby meet spot if needed

Big parking lot at a Walmart, Home Depot, or empty school lot works perfectly when the truck cannot fit in your driveway.

Be reachable

The driver calls 4 to 24 hours out. If you miss the call, the pickup window slides. Stay reachable on the day.

Daylight is your friend

Inspection in daylight is way easier. Try to schedule pickup and delivery before sunset when possible.

Have payment ready

Balance is due at delivery. Cash or cashier's check is universal. Confirm payment method on the dispatch sheet.

Take 8 to 10 photos

Every panel, all four corners, the roof, the wheels. Date stamped photos protect you if there is any dispute.

Door to door, by the numbers

100%
Of shipments door to door by default
1 to 3 days
Average pickup window
4 to 24 hr
Driver call-ahead notice
Live
GPS the whole way

Sample rates by distance

Real ballpark numbers from recent loads. Your live quote will be sharper because it pulls from the current carrier load board.

DistanceOpen TransportEnclosed TransportTransit Days
0 to 500 miles$450 to $700$700 to $1,1002 to 4 days
500 to 1,000 miles$700 to $1,000$1,100 to $1,5003 to 5 days
1,000 to 2,000 miles$900 to $1,400$1,500 to $2,2005 to 7 days
2,000+ miles$1,100 to $1,800$2,000 to $2,9007 to 10 days

Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a vehicle?

Cost depends on distance, vehicle size, open vs enclosed, and how flexible your dates are. Most door-to-door moves run between $700 and $1,800. The instant quote at the top of this page gives you a real number in under 60 seconds.

How long does it take?

Pickup usually happens 1 to 3 business days after you lock the rate. Transit time depends on distance: under 500 miles is 2 to 4 days, coast to coast is 7 to 10 days. We give you a live ETA from the driver's GPS once the truck rolls.

Is my vehicle insured during transport?

Yes. Every carrier on our network carries cargo insurance, and we verify the policy is active before they pick up. You get the insurance certificate emailed to you with the dispatch confirmation.

How does the $99 deposit work?

The $99 deposit locks your rate and books the carrier. It is the only money you pay upfront. The balance is due to the driver at delivery, cash or certified funds. No deposit, no booking.

What is the pickup window?

Standard pickup is a 1 to 3 day window. Expedited is next day or 2 day. The driver calls 4 to 24 hours before arrival to confirm the exact pickup time so you are not stuck waiting all day.

How do I prep my vehicle for transport?

Quarter tank of gas, remove personal items, disable toll tags, fold in mirrors, and snap a few photos of the exterior. The driver does a full inspection at pickup and you sign off on the condition report.

How do I pay for the rest?

Balance is paid directly to the driver at delivery. Most drivers accept cash, cashier's check, or Zelle. We confirm payment method on the dispatch sheet before pickup so there are no surprises.

What if the carrier cancels or runs late?

If a carrier falls through, we re-dispatch to the next available truck at the same rate you locked, no rebooking fee. Delays from weather or breakdowns get a real ETA update from your coordinator, not a canned email.

What if a truck can't physically reach my address?

We pick a nearby meet spot, usually a big parking lot within 5 minutes of your house. Walmart, Home Depot, school lots, and church lots all work. You drive your car there, the truck loads, done.

Do I have to be home for pickup?

Yes, or someone you trust 18 or older. The driver does a walk-around inspection and gets a signature on the condition report. We can also accept a power of attorney or pre-signed inspection if you arrange it ahead of time.

Can I have one address for pickup and a different one for delivery?

Yes, that is the whole point. We do that on basically every job. The pickup and delivery addresses are separate fields on the dispatch sheet.

Does door to door cost more than terminal to terminal?

Usually about $100 to $200 more on the total, but you save hours of driving and avoid storage fees. We default to door to door because that math works out for almost everyone.

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Most complaints in this industry trace back to something the customer was never told: that the first quote was a placeholder, that the broker on the phone is not the company driving the truck, or that personal items in the trunk are not covered by cargo insurance. None of that is complicated once somebody explains it. These are the explainers we send customers before they book, written to be useful whether or not you ship with us.

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