Enclosed Car Transport

Moving Cars has been arranging vehicle transport since 2002. Enclosed transport is available depot-to-depot between Australian capital cities in both directions. Townsville is also part of this enclosed depot network and is treated as a capital-city depot for quoting purposes. Connecting regional or address pickup and delivery legs use standard carriers, arranged by Moving Cars as part of the full journey.

Start an enclosed transport enquiry

How to request enclosed transport

Get a standard vehicle transport quote first. Once you receive it, reply requesting enclosed transport upgrade rates. Tell us about the vehicle, its condition, any modifications and the level of protection you need.

A standard quote does not confirm enclosed availability or pricing. Wait for the enclosed option and its conditions before deciding. Most standard quotes are instant; some enquiries take a few hours. An enclosed upgrade needs separate confirmation.

Which parts of the journey are enclosed?

The enclosed network connects depots in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Hobart and Townsville. The enclosed service covers the quoted depot-to-depot leg. A regional or address-to-address journey can combine that leg with standard-carrier connections; it is not automatically enclosed for the full journey.

Moving Cars arranges those connections. You do not need to organise the standard-carrier legs separately.

Journey, in either direction	Enclosed depot leg	Standard-carrier connection
Brisbane–Cairns	Brisbane–Townsville	Townsville–Cairns
Sydney–Broome	Sydney–Perth	Perth–Broome
Melbourne–Gympie	Melbourne–Brisbane	Brisbane–Gympie

These examples describe the regional connections; any additional address pickup or delivery outside the enclosed depot leg also uses a standard carrier. See the Brisbane–Cairns, Sydney–Broome and Melbourne–Gympie route guides for journey-specific guidance.

Confirm the exact depots, handover locations and transport method for each leg before booking. For journeys involving Tasmania, confirm the sea-crossing arrangements and vehicle handling in your quote.

Moving Cars arranges transport through carriers. The available vehicle, equipment and service conditions depend on the carrier and the job. If your car needs a particular loading method, disclose that requirement so it can be assessed.

Vehicle condition and loading

For a prestige, classic, modified or low-clearance car, provide the details needed to check loading suitability. If it cannot start, roll, steer or brake, explain this before a quote is accepted. Non-running vehicles can be considered through specialist assessment.

Specialist equipment varies by carrier. The equipment and loading method needed for your vehicle must be confirmed for the offered service, rather than assumed from a general description of enclosed transport.

Carrier protection and your own insurance

Most carriers offer basic protection, but the cover, conditions and exclusions vary. Check the protection applicable to your vehicle and every part of the journey, including any storage, before booking. Enclosed transport is not a guarantee against damage.

We recommend arranging your own vehicle transport insurance. Check with your insurer what cover applies and whether additional cover is needed for the proposed journey.

Timing and tracking

Services generally operate five days a week in capital cities and several times per week in rural areas. The actual collection window and schedule depend on the route, carrier and service; this frequency is not a guaranteed pickup or delivery date.

Some carriers provide online tracking and others do not. Confirm how you will receive updates for your booking. If you have a fixed deadline, explain it when requesting the quote.

Before you accept the enclosed option

Confirm the transport legs, handover points, loading arrangements, carrier protection, estimated timing and total price. Ask about anything that is unclear before proceeding.

Get a standard quote, then reply to request enclosed upgrade rates. Already have a quote? Reply with your requirements, or contact us with your quote reference.