Frequently Asked
Questions About Car Shipping

Reliable Nationwide Auto Transport

Most frequent questions and answers

Distance, vehicle size, location, vehicle condition (Runs or Doesn’t Run) and the type of transport truck requested (Open or Enclosed Trailer). Learn More

Yes, please be sure to speak to your agent about any items you wish to pack. (please note) that it is at the truck drivers discretion if items will be allowed or not. When you place an order with Smart Auto Move, it is to transport a vehicle and any items allowed are as a courtesy and not mandatory.

On average an auto transport carrier cover 450-550 miles per day, For example, if your trip is 2000 miles delivery should be in 4-5  days.

Yes,  your vehicle will have coverage of up to 100k under carrier insurance, for vehicles with a greater value we can make arrangements to accommodate the necessary coverage

Yes, Smart Auto Move performs a complete background check on any auto transport carriers interested in working with us.

Smart Auto Move makes paying for your vehicle shipping easy. When booking online, you’ll be asked if you’d like to pay in full or the deposit amount by credit or debit card. If you choose to pay the total amount, you won’t need to pay anything at delivery time. If you choose the deposit option, you’ll only pay a portion of your total balance and the remainder when your vehicle is delivered. Delivery payment options are Money orders, cashier’s checks, or cash with No hidden fees or surprises.

No, since the vehicle will be transported on an auto transport carrier and not driven there is no insurance nor registration required. 

All door-to-door auto transport shipping quotes are estimates, and we provide the most honest and accurate quotes in the industry. Unfortunately, many companies will knowingly give low unrealistic quotes and quickly disappoint when they cannot find a carrier willing to go as low as they quoted.

Expedited auto shipping pickup times are between 24-72-hours of your requested date.

In order to schedule a transport with Smart Auto Move a deposit and a valid U.S Photo I.D is required.

Yes, we offer a $25.00 discount to our U.S veterans and active Military members. Military I.D required.

Yes, we offer a $25.00 student discount to our future leaders. Student I.D required.

Yes, we offer a $25.00 discount to our Senior Citizens. I.D required.

Yes, once you have received a quote you can place an order on our quote results page or following the place order link supplied in the quote email you receive.

Yes, we are a U.S Federal Motor Carriers Administration registered company.

Yes, we are registered and accredited by the Better Business Bureau and hold a A+ grade with the BBB.

 

Yes, we are Bonded and licensed with the U.S Dept of Transportation

We prefer someone to be present to meet the driver for delivery of vehicles , but can typically arrange for a vehicle to be delivered if someone cannot be there.

Quotes are valid for seven days from the time it was presented.

Most frequent questions and answers

Distance, vehicle size, location, vehicle condition (Runs or Doesn’t Run) and the type of transport truck requested (Open or Enclosed Trailer). Learn More

Yes, please be sure to speak to your agent about any items you wish to pack.

Quotes are valid for seven days from the time it was presented.

Yes,  your vehicle will have coverage of up to 100k under carrier insurance, for vehicles with a greater value we can make arrangements to accommodate the necessary coverage

Yes, Smart Auto Move performs a complete background check on any auto transport carriers interested in working with us.

There is a $199.00 deposit per vehicle by credit card required upon booking and any remaining balance is to be paid on delivery to the auto transporter by either Money order, Certified check or Cash. 

No, since the vehicle will be transported on an auto transport carrier and not driven there is no insurance nor registration required. 

All door-to-door auto transport shipping quotes are estimates, and we provide the most honest and accurate quotes in the industry. Unfortunately, many companies will knowingly give low unrealistic quotes and quickly disappoint when they cannot find a carrier willing to go as low as they quoted.

Expedited auto shipping pickup times are between 24-72-hours of your requested date.

Door-to-door auto transport shipping requires a lot of stops for pickups and deliveries which can be quite costly in terms of fuel & time, by selecting Cities & fares with all pickups and deliveries in one location it reduces the carriers pickup & delivery times and fuel cost, these saving are then passed down to you. Checkout  

Yes, we offer a $25.00 discount to our U.S veterans and active Military members. Military I.D required.

Yes, we offer a $25.00 student discount to our future leaders. Student I.D required.

Yes, we offer a $25.00 discount to our Senior Citizens. I.D required.

Yes, once you have received a quote you can place an order on our quote results page or following the place order link supplied in the quote email you receive.

Yes, we are registered and accredited by the Better Business Bureau and hold a A+ grade with the BBB.

Yes, we are Bonded and licensed with the U.S Dept of Transportation

We prefer someone to be present to meet the driver for delivery of vehicles , but can typically arrange for a vehicle to be delivered if someone cannot be there.

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