A car shipping quote is easily obtained online; a simple search for the phrase will return countless websites of commercial agencies specializing in this activity. You should know your expected time of travel / shipment, the origin and destination, as well as the make and model of the vehicle. You will also be asked to provide a telephone number and/or an e-mail address that you can be contacted at; this will allow the agency (or a number of agencies) to contact you, usually within 1-7 days, with details of their offer.

As an alternative to the use of a commercial shipping agency, one might be more interested in hiring a driver (either directly or through another agency) to drive the vehicle to its new destination. This is often a desirable choice for people who want a cheaper method of shipping their vehicle, but rarely if dealing with a brand new or high-end vehicle. Drivers, or drivers' agencies, often charge only the reimbursement for gas and repairs (if any), and perhaps a small administrative fee. This method depends on the availability of a driver; this can be sporadic, and depends on the origin and destination locations, as well as the time of shipment. Although this method can be faster than commercial transport, it is not as dependant. The trade-off of a much lower cost is what ultimately attracts people to this method of shipment. Similarly, quotes for this service can be obtained easily online, requiring the origin and destination locations and time of shipment.

Whether you decide to ship your vehicle by commercial transport shipments (highway, rail, sea) or by hiring an individual to drive your vehicle to its new destination, you can find out much more information about your options – and also obtain quotes – online. The price will depend highly on the year, make and model of your car, and the distance between the city of origin and the destination.