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Home Delivery for Online Car Purchases

Bought from Carvana, Vroom, CarMax, Cars.com, or a dealer out of state? We deliver to your driveway. Live GPS, $99 deposit locks the rate.

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Home delivery, made simple

Home delivery is what you need when you bought a car online or from an out-of-state dealer and you want it dropped at your house, not at a terminal you have to drive to. This is the dominant model for Carvana, Vroom (RIP), CarMax, Cars.com private buys, and basically every modern online car sale.

From the shipping side, home delivery is the same as our standard door to door service. Same trucks, same insurance, same live GPS. The difference is workflow: we plug into seller-supplied pickup details, coordinate with the dealer or marketplace lot, and you sit back until the truck shows up.

Most online dealers either include shipping in the price or quote it through a third party broker. Whipshipper often beats their built-in shipping rate, especially on longer hauls. Always worth getting a side quote.

Why home delivery wins for online buyers

1

No trip to a terminal

You bought online to avoid running around. Delivery to your house finishes the job right.

2

Seller handles pickup logistics

Dealer or marketplace handles the lot side. You just supply your home address.

3

Live GPS so you can plan

Know exactly when the car is showing up. No more all-day waiting windows.

4

Often cheaper than dealer-included shipping

Built-in dealer shipping markups are real. Side quoting Whipshipper can save $100 to $400.

5

Independent insurance verification

We confirm the carrier's insurance is active. Some dealer-handed-off carriers slip.

6

Real coordinator, not chat bot

If the dealer screws up the title or pickup window, you have a human in your corner.

Dealer shipping vs Whipshipper

Dealer-included shipping

  • Built into the car price
  • Carrier choice not yours
  • Tracking depends on dealer portal
  • No phone access to broker
  • Cancellation rules set by dealer
  • Often marked up $100 to $400 over market

Whipshipper home delivery

  • Quoted separately, often cheaper
  • We pick the carrier
  • Our live GPS, same on every shipment
  • Real coordinator on call
  • Refundable deposit until dispatch
  • Market rate based on live load board

Home delivery process

1

Buy the car

Finalize the online purchase. Get the seller's pickup contact and lot address.

2

Get a Whipshipper quote

Use the seller pickup address and your home address. Compare to dealer's built-in number.

3

Lock the rate

$99 deposit, we coordinate pickup directly with the dealer or lot.

4

Delivered to your house

Truck shows up at your driveway, you inspect, sign the condition report, drive off.

Tips for online car buyers

Always compare shipping quotes

Dealer's built-in shipping is convenient but rarely the cheapest. 5 minute side quote can save $200+.

Confirm pickup details upfront

Dealer lot, marketplace lot, or private seller. Each has different pickup logistics. Tell us which.

Have the title sorted before pickup

Most dealers handle this. Private buys, double check the title is signed over before the truck rolls.

Buyer inspection at delivery

Walk the car at delivery, document any damage on the condition report. This is your one chance.

7-day return windows still count

Carvana and similar have return windows. Inspect carefully on day 1 to leave time for return.

Don't forget insurance starts at pickup

Your auto insurance should be active before the truck rolls. Liability on the road matters.

Home delivery snapshot

$100 to $400
Average savings vs dealer shipping
1 to 3 days
Pickup window
Live
GPS to your driveway
$99
Locks the rate

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.

Can I use Whipshipper instead of the dealer's shipping?

Yes, almost always. Get the dealer to confirm the pickup address and contact, then quote with us. Most online dealers (Carvana, CarMax, Vroom, MaxKar) are used to third party carriers.

What if the dealer insists on their own carrier?

Some inventory locks do require their broker. Most don't. Ask the dealer if you can self-arrange. They almost always say yes.

Who handles the title with home delivery?

The dealer or seller, same as if you drove the car off the lot. Shipping does not change title transfer. We are just the truck.

Does Whipshipper work with Carvana?

Yes. We coordinate pickup directly with Carvana's lot. You give us the order details and Carvana's pickup contact.

What if I want to inspect before the truck leaves?

Most dealers do not let you inspect onsite if you bought online. The dealer typically has a return window after delivery. We always recommend a thorough walk-around at delivery before signing.

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Auto transport is not one product. A dealer moving forty units off an auction lane, a collector shipping a numbers matching car across the country, and a family sending one sedan ahead of a move are three different jobs that happen to use the same highways. They need different trailers, different insurance limits, different loading equipment, and different scheduling. Quoting all three the same way is how customers end up with a truck that cannot legally carry their vehicle. Pick the line below that matches what you are actually moving, and the quote comes back against the right equipment the first time.

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Not sure which one fits? Call (888) 780-6207 and describe the vehicle and the route. A dispatcher will tell you which equipment it needs and what the lane is running, or start with an instant quote and adjust from there.

Auto transport coast to coast, state to state

We move vehicles in all fifty states, and the network is deepest where the freight already runs. Each state page below carries its own lane table, transit windows, and the local conditions that actually change a rate.

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Read before you book

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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