Standard open transport
Many everyday vehicles travel on open carriers. Check that the quoted service suits the vehicle, route and access at both ends.
Check: dimensions, ground clearance, running condition and handover access.
National service guide
Car transport in Australia, explained clearly
Learn how vehicle condition, transport method, access, collection and delivery affect the service you may need before requesting a quote.
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- VehicleStandard, modified or non-running
- HandoverDepot or suitable door access
- Your quoteMethod, inclusions and conditions
Clear details → a useful quote → an informed choice
Start here
What does car transport involve?
Car transport moves a vehicle between agreed collection and delivery points. The right service depends on the route, the vehicle and whether a carrier can safely access each location.
Moving Cars helps you request a quote. Before accepting, check the provider, collection and delivery points, transport method, inclusions and conditions.
Match the vehicle to the service
Start with the loading and protection needs
Start by checking how the vehicle can be loaded, transported and handed over safely.
Enclosed transport questions
A prestige, classic or otherwise sensitive vehicle may need a different level of protection. Enclosed transport availability can vary by route and provider.
Check: loading method, service description and the protection conditions in the quote.
Read the enclosed transport guide →Non-running vehicle needs
A vehicle that cannot be safely driven for loading or unloading must be disclosed accurately before quoting.
Check: steering, rolling, braking and equipment requirements requested for the job.
Plan a non-running vehicle move →Collection and delivery
Depot and door services suit different handovers
Compare the access and travel involved at both ends. Depot and door services are useful in different situations.
| Decision | Depot service | Door service |
|---|---|---|
| Handover point | You deliver to or collect from the depot named in the quote. | Collection or delivery is arranged at a suitable accessible location. |
| Customer travel | May require travel between your address and the depot named in the quote. | May reduce depot travel when suitable carrier access is available. |
| Access check | Confirm depot address, hours and handover instructions. | Disclose narrow roads, low branches, restricted sites or other carrier constraints. |
| What to confirm | The depot and conditions shown in the quote. | The accessible meeting point and conditions confirmed for the quote. |
The quote journey
How to request and check a car transport quote
Use the quote to check what is available for your route and vehicle.
Request a car transport quote →Tell us about the journey
Enter the collection and delivery locations, vehicle details, running condition and preferred dates requested by the quote form.
Check what works at each end
Collection and delivery choices can vary with the route, vehicle and access at each location.
Read the quote carefully
Before deciding, check the provider, locations, transport method, inclusions, timing, price and conditions shown in the quote.
Prepare and review
Two checklists prevent most mismatched comparisons
Describe the vehicle and handover clearly, then check that the quote matches those details.
Before quoting
- Vehicle make, model, dimensions and modifications
- Running, steering, rolling and braking condition
- Collection and delivery access constraints
Before collection
- Keys, alarm and loose-accessory instructions
- Fuel and personal-item conditions
- Vehicle-condition records requested by the provider
Before accepting
- Named provider, method and exact locations
- Inclusions, exclusions, timing and change conditions
- Payment, cancellation and damage-related terms
Before you book
What to confirm before accepting a quote
This guide helps you prepare. Your quote confirms the provider and service details available for your route and vehicle.
Prepare before quoting
Understand the service choices, vehicle requirements and collection or delivery trade-offs.
Confirm in your quote
Check availability, price, timing, provider, transport method and conditions.
Check before collection
Confirm door access, personal-item rules, timing estimates and the protection included with the service.
Before requesting a quote
Questions customers ask before quoting
These answers cover common planning questions. Check your quote for the provider, service and conditions that apply to your move.
Can every vehicle use a standard car transport service?
No. Dimensions, modifications, ground clearance and running condition may change the loading or service requirements. Describe the vehicle accurately before quoting.
Does door transport mean collection from every address?
Not necessarily. A carrier needs suitable legal and physical access. A practical nearby meeting point may be required where an address is restricted.
Can I leave personal belongings in the vehicle?
Personal-item rules vary. Check the provider and service conditions before collection.
Continue planning
Keep planning your move
Ready when you are
Have the vehicle and handover details ready?
Request a quote, then compare the transport method, locations, inclusions and conditions before booking.