Door to Door Auto Transport

What Is Door to Door Auto Transport?

One of the most expedient means of transporting a vehicle is door to door shipping. It is an auto transport option in which the auto transporter takes up and drops off your car at your entrance!

If the door to door auto transport vehicle cannot physically enter due to its size, you and the driver will coordinate a nearby location for pick-up and delivery.

In this case, all you must do is choose a specific address for your car or other vehicle to be collected and dropped off. 

Door to door auto transport companies are the most prevalent in the industry, and door to door transportation is currently the most cost-effective vehicle transport method. We provide door-to-door conveyance to and from all contiguous United States states.

What Is the Cost of Door to Door Auto Transport? 

The ultimate price of door to door auto transport is dependent on variables such as:

Car manufacturer and model – 

Typically, smaller vehicles are less expensive to transport. 

Delivery time frame – 

The price of conveyance increases as its speed or urgency increases. 

Mileage traveled – 

Vehicles that must be transported over lesser distances incur reduced shipping costs. 

Transport class – 

Do you require open or enclosed auto transportation? The first option offers the greatest value and is ideal for budget-conscious individuals or those transporting standard vehicles.

The latter solution costs roughly 30% more and is suitable for the proprietors of modified or costly automobiles.

How Does Door to Door Auto Transport Operate?

Follow the three simple procedures listed below to comprehend how door to door auto transport operates.

Obtain a quote and arrange the delivery

Utilize our auto transport calculator to determine the cost of our door to door auto transport service. It's as simple as 1-2-3.

You merely provide a few details (e.g., trailer type, vehicle condition, make and model, and pick-up and drop-off locations), and you will receive a quote within seconds. 

We collect your vehicle 

• The door to door auto transport company will contact you several hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time. Make sure that large commercial vehicles can readily access your location. In the event that the truck cannot accommodate the pick-up location, you and the transport truck driver will determine an alternate location (such as a wider street or adjacent parking lot). 
• The driver will inspect your vehicle before pick-up and complete the Bill of Lading accordingly. On this document, they will record any existing damage to the car. Don't panic; the chauffeur will provide you with a copy. Your vehicle will be loaded onto the door to door auto transport carrier as the final step. 
• Remember that you can talk to the driver whenever you think you need to during the trip. We can also update you about the transport by phone, email, or Live Chat.

You get your car at the place you want it

As soon as your car gets to its destination, the driver will call you to make sure you are at the place where you agreed to meet it. If you aren't able to get your car at the appointed time, you can always ask someone else to do it for you.

Make sure that the agent is at least 18 years old in this case. The last thing to do is check the car to make sure it didn't get damaged during shipping and sign the Bill of Lading. This completes the deal.

What Is the Time Frame for Door to Door Auto Transport?

The total time it takes to move a car varies. But this is true for all packages, not just door to door ones. Several elements are significant, including:

Distance – 

The farther you have to drive to get your car to its destination, the longer it will take to get there. This also includes places that are far away. 

Hours of a driver – 

The Department of Transportation says that a driver can't spend more than 70 hours on the road in a week. These limits are put in place to make sure the driver gets enough sleep and can drive safely. 

Conditions of the weather – 

Hurricanes, thunderstorms, hail, ice, snowbird, tornadoes, and other bad weather can slow down the driver's ability to move your car. These weather events also cause traffic, delays, and road jams, all of which make it harder for the carrier to do its job. 

 

Advantages of Door to Door Auto Transport

Getting your car moved is easy for you – 

You don't need to work hard. You have drivers with a lot of experience moving your car from Point A to Point B quickly and safely. You just have to wait for it to come right to your door. 

An option that saves time – 

No more long trips that take a long time. We take care of that for you so you can pay attention to other essential things in your life. You just pick up the car when it gets to its end location.

Guaranteed services – 

When we do door to door auto transport, we always make sure we have enough insurance for the whole trip. 

You don't  have to go to a gate

With our service, your driver will pick up your car right away instead of leaving it at a terminal for weeks, which is typically the case with terminal to terminal shipping.

Why Should I Use Door to Door Auto Transport to Send My Car?

Easiest

Door-to-door transport is the most common way to ship a car because it is easy and popular.

Service to the person

Meet the person who is sending your car in person, shake hands, and be there when the car is being loaded and unloaded.

Not too expensive

Shipping from one port to another is more expensive, and many lines are closed. Get your car where it needs to be at the right time.

Planning

In the long term, door to door auto transport services will pick up and deliver your vehicle more quickly. Want to move your automobile as rapidly as possible from point A to point B?

It's better - 

Professional drivers take care of everything. They know how to put and lock cars on carriers so that they, your car, and other drivers on the road are all safe.

It's quicker - 

The door to door auto transport company takes care of everything, so you don't have to drive to the destination and back. This saves you time. 

Most of the time, it's cheaper to - 

Quotes for car shipping take into account everything about the process, such as fuel, pay, tolls, and so on. But if you drive your car to its goal, you have to pay for wear and tear, extra miles, meals on the go, rest stops, places to stay the night, and much more.

Also, when your car is being shipped, you can rest assured that it won't break down or get into an accident on the way to its final location.  

It is really practical – 

When you ship your car with a professional company like Nationwide, you don't have to worry about problems on the side of the road, and the system is easy and requires you to do as little as possible.

Just ask for a price, make a reservation for your package, and sign the bill of lading. At the final location, check the car and sign the final shipping bill.

What to Expect From Door to Door Auto Transport From Rapid Auto Shipping

When you use the Door to Door auto transport from Rapid Auto Shipping, you will:

Spend less: 

You will save money because you won't have to pay for gas, tolls, or a place to sleep along the way.

Save Time: 

You won't have to spend days on the road. You'll save money on extra costs because you won't have to pay for a rental car or a flight back.

Save money on extra miles: 

When you use door to door auto transport, you don't have to worry about extra mileage lowering the value of your car.

Avoiding accidents: 

The drivers for door to door auto transport service are very experienced and follow the strictest safety rules to keep your car safe. Accidents are much less likely to happen as a result.

3 Simple Steps to Get A Car Ready for Transport

1. Keeping track of damage

If you write down all the damage already on your car, it will be easier for you and the driver to find any new damage that might happen.

Wash the Car: 

When you thoroughly wash your car's outside, you and the driver can see any damage better.

Record Damage 

Please document any pre-existing damage. You will compare your notes with the driver later.

Use your camera: 

Get photos of the damage that was there before. If you want to, you can also take shots of your car from different angles.

Get a signature from the driver: 

Share your notes with the driver about the damage that was already there. Have the driver sign a bill of goods or inspection report that says there is damage.

2. Take out items that are personal or after-market

Before you load up your car, think about the following:

Things might get broken: 

Cars are not completely still when they are being moved. There is a small amount of movement in the car, and it could be strong enough to damage things that are sensitive to movement.

Carrier Can Refuse Service: 

If haulers think that a car is not ready to be shipped because there are personal things in it, they can choose not to take the car.

After-Market Items:

We recommend removing special car stereos, sound systems, TVs, DVD players, GPS systems, etc., if your car doesn't already have them.

Antennas:

Take off or pull back all wires.

Passes the Toll: 

On their way to delivery, carriers pass through several tolls. To avoid paying tolls, turn off or take out your toll pass from your car.

3. Check the way things work

There should be a technical check of the following things:

Breaks: 

The vehicle must have brakes that work well, including an emergency brake.

Battery: 

Batteries need to be fully charged and stay that way. If you've had battery problems before, we ask that you get a new one.

Ignition: 

Tell the driver how to do it if there is a special way or trick to start your car.

Gas: 

We ask that the gas tank be at least 1/4 full for safety and weight reasons.

Tires: 

Tires need to have enough air in them and be able to roll.

Fluids: 

Fill up all of the fluids in your car, like the motor oil, transmission fluid, and coolant. See if any fluid is leaking. Fluids could leak onto other cars on the trailer and damage the paint outside those cars.

When Do We Suggest Door to Door Auto Transport?

We suggest door to door auto transport if you want the most convenient service possible. You're in no rush to go to a station.

We'll pick up and drop off your car wherever you want, as long as it's safe and legal. It could be in front of your house, on a big street close, in a parking lot, or at your place of work.

Door to door auto transport is the easiest and most handy way to move a car. Door to door auto transport keeps your car out of the weather and away from other people, unlike terminal-to-terminal transport, which leaves your car at the mercy of the weather and other people.

If you have a rare or expensive car, door to door auto transport is also the best choice. For example, if you're sending a classic car, you might not want it to sit in a parking area unattended for days.

The same goes for expensive cars, which can be tempting targets for thieves at airport hubs. When you get door to door auto transport, your car will never be left alone.

Why Can You Trust Rapid Auto Shipping's Door to Door Auto Transport Services?

Better than every other door to door auto transport service

Not a penny to pay

You don't have to pay anything upfront when you book door-to-door car service. Find out how much it costs to have a car shipped door-to-door with our quick online price calculator. When your package is assigned to a carrier, and your car is sent out to be shipped, we ask for payment.

Full insurance coverage

During your door to door auto transport, your car is fully covered, so you don't have to worry about anything. Don't worry about paying extra because the cost of insurance is already built into our rates.

Service that is fully customizable and one-on-one

Because each of our customers is different, we offer a door-to-door car travel service that can be fully customized. Our hardworking shipping advisors will work with you to ensure it meets your needs.

They'll be there to help you through the whole door to door auto shipping process, so you'll never feel alone. We know how important it is to give personalized service and try to go above and beyond every time.

24/7 customer help

We can be reached by phone or Live Chat whenever you need us. We can trust our door to door auto transport service because we always have our finger on the beat. We keep an eye on your package and make sure to be available around the clock.

Free cancellation

There are no fees if you cancel your order before we send a driver to pick up your car. You can also cancel after we choose a service, but we will keep the small, non-refundable part payment. If you want to move a car again in the next six months, you can use the amount.