Bought a car online? We pick it up and bring it home.
Carvana, Vroom, CarMax, Cars.com, Autotrader, Facebook. We pick up from the seller or the lot and deliver to your driveway. No store visit, no rental car.
Online car buying changed. Delivery should too.
You found the car on Carvana, Vroom, or CarMax. You found a private sale on Cars.com. Or you scored a deal off Facebook Marketplace in a city eight hours away. You did not buy it to fly out and drive back. You bought it to show up in your driveway.
Whipshipper picks up from any seller. Carvana hubs, Vroom delivery centers, CarMax lots, dealer trades, private sellers, auction lots. We coordinate with the seller, schedule the pickup, photograph the car at pickup, and deliver to your driveway with photos at drop off.
If the car was already delivered to a Carvana hub or a regional center but you want it at your door instead of taking a Lyft to pick it up, we handle the last mile too. No store visit. No rental car. No taking a day off work.
Why online buyers use Whipshipper
We talk to the seller, you stay home.
Pickup from anywhere
Carvana, Vroom, CarMax, Cars.com, dealers, private sellers, auctions. We coordinate, you do not.
Driveway delivery
No store visit, no airport, no Lyft to the pickup center. Right to your house.
Photos at every stop
Photos at pickup, photos at delivery, photos in between if you want. You see the car before it leaves and when it arrives.
Seller communication on us
We call the seller, schedule the pickup window, and confirm paperwork is ready. You do not coordinate.
Live GPS tracking
Open your dashboard, see the truck on the map. Driver calls 2 hours before delivery.
Insurance the whole way
Cargo coverage on the car from the moment the carrier loads it until you sign the BOL at your driveway.
Seller delivery vs Whipshipper
Carvana and Vroom offer delivery. Here is when ours is the better call.
Whipshipper
- Pickup from any seller, not just one platform
- Door to door driveway delivery
- Photos at pickup and delivery
- Live GPS tracking
- Flexible delivery windows you choose
- $99 locks your rate, balance on delivery
- Works for private sellers and auction wins
Seller in house delivery
- Only works for that platform's inventory
- Sometimes to your home, sometimes a hub
- Limited photo updates
- Tracking varies by platform
- Delivery windows set by platform
- Often baked into the price, hard to compare
- Does not work for cars from other sellers
Buying online, our tips
Six things that smooth out online car buying.
Confirm seller pickup
Ask the seller what their pickup process is. Most are ready in 1 to 3 business days after sale.
Get the VIN early
VIN locks the quote. Sellers give it on the listing or after deposit. We need it to confirm.
Buyer protection
Carvana 7 day, Vroom return policies, CarMax 30 day, know your window. Schedule pickup quickly to use it.
Title and lien check
Make sure title and lien are clear before the carrier shows up. We can pick up after, but inspection delays delivery.
Photo at pickup
Carrier photographs the car at pickup. You see it as soon as the truck rolls.
Plan delivery time
Be home for the delivery window. If you cannot, send someone over 18 with ID to sign the BOL.
How online car delivery works
Four steps from quote to driveway.
Get a quote
Tell us the seller, the pickup location, your address, and the VIN. Quote in 30 seconds.
$99 deposit locks the rate
We coordinate pickup with the seller. Balance is paid on delivery, card, cash, or wire.
Pickup
Carrier picks up from the seller, photographs the car, signs the BOL with them. Live GPS starts.
Driveway delivery
Driver calls 2 hours out, walks the car with you at your driveway, signs the BOL, balance paid, done.
Online buyer volume
We deliver from every major online seller every week.
Online car buyer rates
Real ballpark numbers for door to door delivery. Quote your exact route for the real number.
| Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed Transport | Transit Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 500 mi | $450 to $700 | $800 to $1,200 | 2 to 4 days |
| 500 to 1,000 mi | $700 to $1,000 | $1,100 to $1,500 | 3 to 5 days |
| 1,000 to 2,000 mi | $900 to $1,400 | $1,500 to $2,200 | 5 to 7 days |
| 2,000+ mi | $1,100 to $1,800 | $2,000 to $2,900 | 7 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
Can you pick up from Carvana, Vroom, or CarMax?
What about a private seller on Cars.com or Facebook?
Do I need to meet the seller?
How long does delivery take?
Is the car insured during shipping?
What if the seller is not ready for pickup?
Can I change the delivery address mid transit?
Do you cover Carvana 7 day or CarMax 30 day returns?
What if the car needs to be inspected first?
How do I track my delivery?
Ready to ship?
Pick the path that fits how you want to move.
Every auto transport service we run
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.
By transport type
Open Car TransportThe standard multi car carrier and the cheapest way to move a daily driver. Same trailers that deliver new inventory to dealers.Learn more →
Enclosed Auto TransportA sealed trailer, soft tie downs, and no road spray for classics, exotics, and anything you would not park outside.Learn more →
Door to Door TransportPickup and delivery at the addresses you give us. No terminal drop offs and no driving across town to meet a truck.Learn more →
Expedited Car ShippingNext day or two day pickup when the closing date moved or the buyer will not wait. Priority position in the dispatch queue.Learn more →- Budget Car ShippingFlexible dates and a wider pickup window traded for a lower rate. The honest version of a cheap quote.Learn more →
State to State ShippingInterstate moves with one carrier from origin to destination, no reloading and no handoffs between trucks.Learn more →
Cross Country ShippingCoast to coast runs past two thousand miles, priced on lane density rather than a flat per mile guess.Learn more →- International ShippingOcean freight by container or roll on roll off, with the port paperwork and customs filing handled for you.Learn more →
Online Purchase DeliveryBought from a marketplace, an out of state dealer, or a private seller. We collect it and bring it to your driveway.Learn more →- Auto Train AlternativeA door to door option for the Virginia to Florida run when the train is sold out or the schedule does not fit.Learn more →
- Inoperable Vehicle TransportWinch equipped carriers for cars that will not start, will not steer, or will not roll. Project cars included.Learn more →
Oversized TransportLifted trucks, duallies, and anything over standard deck height on trailers built for the clearance.Learn more →
By vehicle
Motorcycle ShippingCruisers, sport bikes, touring rigs, and trikes on soft straps and wheel chocks rather than a bare ratchet.Learn more →
Truck ShippingHalf tons through duallies, with the bed and tow package measured before we quote so the deck actually fits.Learn more →
RV and Motorhome TransportTowed, hauled, or driven by a bonded CDL driver depending on length, height, and whether it is roadworthy.Learn more →
Luxury Car ShippingEnclosed by default, lift gate loading, and a driver who has moved this class of car before.Learn more →
Classic Car ShippingVintage and restoration cars handled with soft ties, no wheel straps on original chrome, and full photo documentation.Learn more →
By who is shipping
Dealer ShippingAuction runs, dealer trades, and port to lot moves on volume pricing with one invoice across every unit.Learn more →- Fleet ShippingMulti unit relocations and seasonal rebalancing with contracted rates that hold through surge weeks.Learn more →
- For Online BuyersIndependent condition photos at pickup so you see the car before it leaves the seller, not after it arrives.Learn more →
- Auction ShippingPickup coordinated against auction release, gate pass, and storage deadlines so you are not paying late fees.Learn more →
- OEM LogisticsPlant to dealer and plant to port movement with reporting that matches manufacturer compliance requirements.Learn more →
- Rental Fleet RelocationSeasonal fleet balancing between markets, priced by the batch rather than one unit at a time.Learn more →
- Military Car ShippingPCS moves timed to report dates, with pickup that works around base access and a deploying schedule.Learn more →
- Student Car ShippingMove in and move out windows around the academic calendar, when every family in town needs the same week.Learn more →
Snowbird ShippingNorth in spring, south in fall, booked both directions at once so the return leg is locked before rates climb.Learn more →- Corporate RelocationEmployee moves billed to the company with the documentation a relocation package and an expense team need.Learn more →
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.
Northeast
Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
South
Midwest
Mountain
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.
- How to Ship a CarThe whole process from first quote to signed delivery receipt, in the order it actually happens.Read the guide →
- How Auto Transport WorksWhat happens between your booking and a truck showing up, including who dispatches the load and why timing moves.Read the guide →
- Brokers vs CarriersThe difference nobody explains, why it changes who is liable for your car, and which one you are actually talking to.Read the guide →
- Spotting Transport FraudHow to check authority and insurance yourself, and the quote patterns that mean a company is about to raise the price.Read the guide →
- TruePrice GuaranteeWhy our quote is the price, and what the industry practice of quoting low and renegotiating at pickup costs you.Read the guide →
- Pre Shipping ChecklistWhat to clean, remove, photograph, and document before the driver arrives so a damage claim never becomes your word against theirs.Read the guide →
- Cheapest Ways to ShipThe levers that genuinely lower a rate, and the ones that only look cheap until pickup day.Read the guide →
- Hawaii Car ShippingPort schedules, island by island delivery, and what the ocean leg adds to a mainland quote.Read the guide →
- Alaska Car ShippingBarge versus the Alaska Highway, seasonal closures, and why a winter quote is not a summer quote.Read the guide →
- Why WhipshipperWhat we do differently on carrier vetting, rate locking, and tracking, stated plainly enough to check.Read the guide →
- Full FAQEvery question we get on pricing, timing, insurance, and paperwork, answered in one place.Read the guide →
- Customer ReviewsHow we handle feedback, what we do when a shipment goes sideways, and how to read transport reviews generally.Read the guide →
Lock your rate today.
$99 deposit holds the carrier, balance on delivery.