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For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Most vehicle haulers using the CitizenShipper platform offer door-to-door delivery as the default option. However, you might occasionally run into one offering terminal-to-terminal shipping instead. If you’re unsure of what the word terminal means in this context, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a brief rundown of how this type of transport usually works. What do
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
There are lots of reasons why you might need to ship your car. Relocating for work, selling to a dealership, vacationing, or moving to a military base are just a few. The carriers on CitizenShipper transport cars for all these reasons and more, and a common question they hear from customers is how to prepare
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Learn if insurance is necessary to ship a car and what coverage you should consider for worry-free vehicle transport. Get expert advice.
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Take two Ford Explorers. Drive one 10,000 miles with a family in the backseat and leave the other unused in a garage. The result? Two entirely different cars with entirely different needs when you need to transport them from A to B. Then there’s distance. How far does your car need to go? Between towns,
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
When you’re deciding between car shipping options, price is one of the most important factors to consider. The cost of transporting your vehicle can be significant, which is why many consumers look for the cheapest way to ship a car.
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
If you need a car shipped, you’re not alone. Per year, 17 million cars are transported across the US. Second-hand or owned cars account for millions more. With so much demand, there is plenty of untrustworthy advice and services floating around, vying for a market share. It’s important to get the right advice before entrusting
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
If planning to ship a car across state lines, securing the necessary documentation is usually a good first step. Your transporter needs to be able to prove that they’re legally moving the vehicle. But what documents will you need to provide, exactly? And how long does it take to procure this paperwork? Most car haulers
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Continuing our informal odd-questions-answered series, here’s a query we get every now and then. Customers want to know, can you pack a car that is being shipped? As in, load it with personal items that also need to be moved? So you kill two birds with one stone…? If you’ve ever considered this option, rest
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
If you’re looking to transport a car, odds are you have two questions on your mind right now. First and foremost — how much does it cost? Second and only slightly less important — how long does it take to ship a car? The truth is, the answers to these questions are interdependent. The more
Car Shipping » For Customers · Updated March 02, 2026
Car shipping is a big American business. The demand is huge (17 million new cars in 2019 – just new cars!) and there are dozens of companies and services vying to be the best car shipping company. So much choice can be daunting. Some are cheap, some are highly reviewed, some specialize in certain vehicles,