Trust Your Vehicle Transport Quote to Nexus

No! You do not incur the cost of car transportation when you use our online car transport quote calculator. It's a free tool to estimate the cost to ship a car. Only when a driver is assigned to your order will you be charged for the full shipment fee (for credit/debit transactions) or a 20-40% deposit (for COD transactions).

We recommend using a trusted professional vehicle transport provider like Nexus Auto Transport to schedule and monitor your car shipment. Shipping a vehicle yourself can be dangerous and involves additional costs, including gas, food, lodging, and rescheduling maintenance appointments.

When driving your car from state to state or across the country, you lose time that you can spend preparing for a household move, working, spending time with family, and enjoying life in general. Nexus partners with top independent professional auto shippers to deliver the 100% client care experience you pay for. Enjoy a premium auto shipping service with secure, efficient open and enclosed transport services. Our transport coordinators will take care of everything.

Get a free auto transport quote via our car moving costs calculator. Nexus Auto Transport provides precise car transport quotes so you can make the necessary budgeting adjustments for your household or business move.

We also help you find moving companies in your area so you can get moving at affordable, fair rates. Secure a car transport quote, research storage and pod rental services, or compare prices for movers near you. We are proud to be among the highest-value vehicle shipping companies in the United States, as featured in top media outlets like Forbes and MarketWatch.

If you need to ship a vehicle on a budget, it's essential to understand the difference between low car shipping prices and the best vehicle transport services for you. The auto transport industry has a fluid pricing structure predicated on shifting demand, fuel costs, driver turnover, and more.

It is a red flag if the car shipping prices offered by a company are significantly lower than the average quotes from other providers. These prices are often too good to be true and usually portend poor service or something even worse. To save money on open auto transport services and/or enclosed car transportation, be flexible with scheduling. Work closely with a top provider like Nexus Auto Transport, which offers an accurate car shipping estimate calculator. If you ship at the right time and give us the right amount of scheduling leeway, you can save hundreds on auto transport costs.

The safest way to ship a car is with the help of a vetted, experienced auto transporter. Nexus Auto Transport works with an extended network of car haulers handpicked for customer service, equipment quality, experience, and overall reputation.

Shipping a car yourself puts your vehicle at risk of damage in transit. It also leads to wear and tear if you drive the car from state to state or coast to coast. The risks often offset the money you save on the sticker price of professional vehicle shipping. Opt for reliable, pro car shipping services with good reviews and a repeat customer base. Nexus Auto Transport is an A+-rated, BBB-accredited auto transportation company with over 5,000 5-star reviews across multiple platforms.

It is often less costly to ship a vehicle than to drive it yourself. Shipping a car yourself is cheaper on paper, whether hauling it with a trailer hitch or driving the vehicle yourself. However, professional car shipping services save money in the long run. Transporting a car yourself incurs fuel, lodging, maintenance, and overall vehicle depreciation expenses.

Conversely, auto transport companies like Nexus Auto Transport help you avoid such vehicle moving costs, allowing you to move your car at a fair overall rate.

Most car carriers ask that you remove personal items from your car before shipment. Some vehicle shippers allow a certain weight with an added charge for every pound in excess. Speak with a Nexus representative to find a vehicle transporter who can accommodate you in shipping personal belongings with your vehicle.

The most affordable car shipping rates are typically available during winter (January–March), excluding holiday seasons. This may differ in certain areas and on certain days, so be sure to call (224) 218-2949 for the most current auto transportation pricing information.

Car dealerships usually contract out automotive transport to professional brokers like Nexus Auto Transport. Transport costs vary depending on the vehicle, the type of trailer used, and other extenuating factors. Some shipments will cost you as low as $299. Other cross-country shipments may cost $1,500 or more. Your dealer may ask you to pay the car shipper separately, or they may include the cost of car transport in the final pricing arrangement.

Absolutely! Professional car transportation protects your vehicle throughout its journey from Point A to B. Door-to-door auto transport services offer the utmost convenience, allowing you to pick exactly where you want to ship your car from and to.

Nexus offers affordable auto transport services to everyone for long-distance moves, classic car shipping, military auto transport, student vehicle transport, and more. We will pair you with a top vehicle shipper, and an experienced vehicle transport assistant will monitor everything for you until your car is safely delivered at its destination.

The average car shipping cost in 2025 is just over $600, usually for a shipment under 1,000 miles. A typical 2,000-mile open auto transport order averages $1,000 to $1,500, depending on the time of year and other extenuating factors.

Our vehicle shipping cost calculator estimates auto transport quotes based on current market conditions. Final prices may vary if driver availability shifts, routes change, or other extenuating factors occur—call (224) 218-2949 with any questions or concerns about your free vehicle transport quote. 

Yes. There are a few things you should do before shipping a car professionally:

• Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup.
• Snap photos of your car's interior and exterior, focusing on pre-existing damage.
• Remove personal items, especially valuable belongings.
• Ensure fluid levels, tire pressure, and battery charge are optimal.
• Disable car alarms.
• Remove toll passes.

Nexus Autop Transport recommends booking auto transport services 1-2 weeks in advance. The more time you give a vehicle transporter to set up the right plan for you, the more likely it is that you'll get the most affordable vehicle shipping rates. Flexibility is key to shipping a car on a budget.

Nexus assigns independent auto carriers who are legally required to carry full cargo insurance for car shipping services. We do not insure cars as a company. Instead, we vet our drivers to ensure they follow all current shipping rules, laws, and regulations.