I get asked frequently about shipping vehicles.
The first thing to keep in mind, is that sending the car inside the moving van with the household goods is NOT the best way to ship the car, even though it would at first appear so, as it is "inside" and protected from the road and the elements.
Drivers will build a deck over the vehicle in order to maximize the space they have available within the trailer. I can't tell you the number of times I've seen the decking partially collapse or something from above the car fall and damage the vehicle below.
Also, the hauler will most likely charge an "In Van Fee" to haul the car inside the trailer. This fee will begin at $250 and go up from there. Should you have a Mini-Van or SUV and you can add an "over sized vehicle fee" on too.
Note: Something that has never made sense to me; a Honda CRV, which is a "mini" SUV is charged as an over sized vehicle, while a Cadillac Sedan DeVille, which is much larger and weighs much more does not carry the surcharge?
The best way to ship your car is via the trailers specifically designed to move cars. You know the ones I'm talking about...the kind you see hauling new cars to the dealership. These trailers are specially designed to offer maximum protection.
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