Top Rated Nationwide Car Transport Company

Your car shipping cost is calculated from the route mileage, pickup and delivery markets, vehicle type and condition, transport method, first available date and current carrier demand. Enclosed transport and optional top-load placement can increase the price. Review NIKI’s car shipping cost guide or request a shipment-specific estimate.

Use NIKI’s instant car shipping quote form or call (818) 732-1805. Have your pickup and delivery ZIP codes or cities, vehicle year, make, model and condition, plus the first date it will be available.

Delivery time is based mainly on the distance between pickup and delivery. As a planning estimate, approximately 500 miles may require about one transport day after loading, although traffic, weather, route conditions, required driver rest and delivery access can change the schedule. NIKI will provide the current pickup and delivery window for your order.

Yes. Shipment updates and tracking information are available for supported NIKI orders after scheduling and carrier assignment. Keep your order and dispatch details available, and contact your NIKI coordinator whenever you need help confirming the shipment’s current status.

NIKI coordinates transportation with licensed and insured motor carriers. Because policies contain limits, deductibles and exclusions, review the assigned carrier’s insurance information before pickup. Photograph the vehicle and carefully complete the pickup and delivery inspections on the Bill of Lading.

Payment instructions are confirmed in your written transport order before pickup. The agreement identifies the accepted payment method, any amount due when the carrier is assigned and any balance payable at delivery. Confirm who receives each payment before releasing funds.

Yes. An adult age 18 or older must be available to release and accept the vehicle, give the keys to the driver and sign the pickup and delivery inspection reports. You may authorize another trusted adult if you cannot attend.

Only place personal items in the vehicle when the assigned carrier approves them in writing. Weight limits and prohibited-item rules may apply, and belongings are generally not protected as insured vehicle cargo. Remove valuables and keep any approved items secured below the window line. See NIKI’s vehicle shipping guide.

Scheduling two to three weeks before your preferred pickup date usually provides better carrier and timing options. Allow additional time for enclosed equipment, remote locations and peak seasons. If your move is urgent, ask about expedited auto transport.

Door-to-door transport means the driver gets as close to the requested addresses as safely and legally possible. When narrow streets, low trees, local truck restrictions or limited turning space prevent access, the driver will coordinate a nearby safe meeting point such as a large parking lot.

Open car transport is the most common and widely available method, with vehicles traveling on an exposed multi-car trailer. Enclosed car transport moves the vehicle inside a covered trailer for added protection from weather and road debris and is often selected for classic, luxury, exotic or high-value vehicles.

NIKI coordinates shipping for sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, motorcycles, classic and exotic cars, inoperable vehicles and certain oversized vehicles or equipment, subject to route and carrier availability. Explore NIKI’s vehicle transport services or contact us about a specific unit.

Keep approximately one-quarter tank of fuel in the vehicle. That is normally enough for loading and unloading while avoiding unnecessary weight during transport. Do not fill the tank immediately before pickup.

The Bill of Lading is the transport document that identifies the shipment and records the vehicle’s condition at pickup and delivery. Review every noted mark, keep photographs and retain your signed copy. This document is important if you need to report damage or support an insurance claim. Learn more in NIKI’s car shipping guide.

Top-load service places the vehicle on the upper deck of an open carrier when equipment and space allow. This position may reduce exposure to road debris and fluids from vehicles loaded above. Availability and any added cost must be confirmed with the assigned carrier.

Clean the vehicle so its condition can be inspected, photograph all sides, remove valuables, toll tags and loose accessories, secure removable parts, disable alarms and leave about one-quarter tank of fuel. Provide working keys and disclose modifications or mechanical issues. Follow NIKI’s step-by-step shipping guide.

Yes, an inoperable vehicle can often be shipped when it rolls, steers and brakes and a carrier with the proper winch equipment is available. Additional equipment and labor may increase the price. Disclose the exact condition in the quote request so NIKI can plan the correct carrier.

NIKI offers open car shipping and enclosed transport, plus expedited, door-to-door, cross-country and specialty options. Enclosed service is commonly selected for luxury and exotic vehicles and classic cars.

Door-to-door car transport coordinates pickup and delivery as close to the addresses you provide as the carrier can safely and legally reach. If truck access is limited by narrow streets, low trees, power lines or local restrictions, the driver may arrange a nearby parking lot or other safe loading location.