Shipping a Car Bought From a Private Seller
Found the right car in another state? Getting it home means coordinating with both the seller and the transport carrier. Sheik Transport helps private buyers arrange vehicle shipping between pickup and delivery locations across the continental United States.
Send us the seller's pickup city or ZIP code, your delivery location, the vehicle details and your preferred pickup date. Our team will review your request and contact you with a personalized quote and transport options.
Start with the details that affect pickup
Before scheduling transport, discuss the vehicle handoff with the seller. Having clear information helps everyone coordinate the shipment:
- Pickup location: Confirm where the vehicle will be released and whether a transport truck can reach that location.
- Vehicle condition: Know whether the car starts, runs and can be moved for loading. Mention modifications, low ground clearance or handling concerns when discussing your quote.
- Availability: Ask which dates the seller can make the vehicle available. Share any restrictions on pickup hours.
- Pickup contact: Agree who will meet the carrier, provide the keys and release the vehicle.
- Delivery arrangements: Identify who will receive the vehicle at the destination and discuss any access restrictions there.
Confirm the purchase and vehicle-release arrangements directly with the seller before the pickup is scheduled. Transport coordination should use the details of the actual vehicle and handoff location.
How shipping from a private seller works
1. Request a quote for the actual shipment
Enter the pickup and delivery locations, vehicle year, make and model, whether it runs, and your first available date. If a detail is still uncertain, discuss it with our team so the quote request can be reviewed accurately.
2. Review your options before booking
Discuss open or enclosed transport, the quoted price, scheduling information and any vehicle-specific loading requirements. Confirm the service details before making your booking arrangements.
3. Coordinate with the seller and carrier
Once a carrier is assigned, confirm the handoff location, pickup arrangements and the person releasing the vehicle. Record the vehicle's condition at pickup and keep the shipment details available to the people involved.
4. Arrange delivery and inspect the vehicle
Coordinate the destination handoff with the carrier. Inspect the vehicle's condition when it arrives and discuss any concerns promptly with the carrier and our team.
Open or enclosed transport for your purchase?
Open transport moves the vehicle on an uncovered trailer. Enclosed transport uses a covered trailer to reduce exposure to weather and road debris.
Tell us what you are buying and any handling requirements when requesting a quote. Owners of classic, luxury or specialty vehicles may prefer enclosed service. Ask about both options if you want to compare them for your vehicle and route.
What affects the shipping quote?
Your route, vehicle size and condition, transport type, timing and carrier availability all affect the quote. A car that does not run, a remote pickup location or restricted availability can require different arrangements from a running vehicle with flexible dates.
Include accurate details rather than relying on a generic per-mile price. Our team will review your request and contact you with your transport options. Learn more about what affects the shipping quote.
Questions about shipping a privately purchased car
Can I request a quote before completing the purchase?
You can send the expected route and vehicle details when requesting a quote. Confirm the vehicle's availability and the seller's release arrangements before scheduling pickup, and tell our team if the shipment details change.
Do I need to be at the seller's location?
Discuss who will release the vehicle with the seller and our team. Confirm the pickup contact and handoff arrangements with the assigned carrier before pickup.
Can you arrange shipping to another state?
Sheik Transport helps arrange interstate vehicle shipping. Include the seller's pickup location and your delivery location so our team can review the options for your shipment.
How long will shipping take?
Pickup and delivery timing depend on the route, scheduling and carrier availability. Share the seller's availability and your own timing requirements, then request an estimated pickup window and transit time for the specific shipment.
Request a quote for your privately purchased car
Tell us where the vehicle is, where it needs to go and when it will be available. Our team will contact you to discuss a personalized quote and transport options.
Or call 786-910-6322.