National Express Auto Transport Blog

Nobody really thinks about shipping a car until the moment you find yourself needing to do it. Once you discover that there are auto transport companies nationwide, you just want to pick the right one.  As you do your research on who to select, you begin to...

Rate Increase Seen for Snowbirds Coming to Florida Effective 01/01/21 Until 02/13/21 If you are shipping your vehicle from the north eastern states like New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, along with other states in the northeast please be ready for the...

California Auto Shipping Rates on the Rise Effective 01/01/21 Until Estimated 02/22/21 If your vehicle is originating from the state of California, please read carefully... Pricing has increased coming out of California. Be wary of quotes that are cross country...

When you think of buying a vehicle from an auction, you picture getting a great deal. Especially if you are handy with fixing today's vehicles. Police auctions are just one of the many options available to do so. Now the question is where do you find these great...

Shipping a luxury car is not quite the same as shipping a regular daily driver. Most luxury vehicles will benefit from enclosed transport. Enclosed transport runs about $1.50 per mile, or anywhere from 30-60% more than open carrier shipping. A good auto transport...

If you won the bid on a vehicle, an auction auto transport service will be necessary to ship it to you. To authorize pickup, a buyer number, lot number, and gate pass if applicable will need to be provided. All payments to the auction must clear for the vehicle to be...

Sometimes you can find great deals at the Copart Online Car Auction. They have used, salvage, and wholesale cars for sale both new and old. However, not understanding the cost of shipping a car from their locations can put a huge dent in your wallet. Let's be clear,...

National Express is A+ Rated, accredited, and has some of the best reviews in the business. Many praising us for good service. However, more and more we have become concerned about Yelp!. Yes, we know that overall 20% of the reviews on Yelp! are fake. That is almost 1...

If you are looking to ship your car from one state to another then you are part of the largest segment of the business. Most auto transport consists of this type. It is also known as interstate auto transport. So, if you have ever asked yourself " How much does it...

There's a common misconception among customers. When you enter your information on a website where they ask for your email and phone number to afterwards bombard you with calls, texts, and emails, that is not a broker. That is a lead farming site a.k.a. lead provider....

To get your car off the boards and clear bookings you didn't authorize, the best course of action is to tell the company that has you listed that you / friend/ family member is already driving the vehicle to the destination and isn't there any longer. That's the...

We’ve seen a lot of odd auto shipping patterns, especially this week. It will then be normal that some delays will occur because they are outside of the routes drivers keep close to during certain times of the year. For example, we have had a big jump in car...

A car carrier can receive the proper documentation from the buyer to have a vehicle released to port directly from an auction.  The carrier can transport the vehicle right to the port of origin. This is all while the recipient of the vehicle has arranged everything...

Single car enclosed shipping is provided by using a smaller car trailer as pictured. It is normally done with a dually truck for pulling and supporting the weight of an enclosed trailer that takes 1-3 vehicles. Is Single Car Enclosed Transport Available? The answer...

Domestic car production is one is arguably one of the most important staples of our economy. In November, President Trump asked Congress to allow new legislation that helps protect the auto industry in the U.S.A. Using Twitter as his preferred medium he mentions that...

There are plenty of reasons you'll want to give a vehicle away. Not everyone is looking to trade or sell their vehicle off. With a little planning you can make it go smoothly. You'll need to take some steps to do this correctly. If the person receiving it is far away,...

There's more vehicles going to the island from Florida than anywhere else. Most of them are coming from Central Florida or Miami. We will be going over all the steps necessary including how much it cost to ship your vehicle from Florida to Puerto Rico. If you've never...

If you're looking for a professional to drive your car for you, this is known as a "Driveaway" service. It is the hiring an individual or company that specializes in driving cars from one location to another, sometimes thousands of miles. What Happens when You Hire a...

Just like most things that take some planning, being prepared is key. Knowing as much as you can is the best way to eliminate anything that can slow you down. This guide we will cover: How to get a good quoteHow to protect yourselfBooking the auto transport If you...