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Inoperable Vehicle Transport
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Not every vehicle can be driven onto an auto transport trailer. Bigfella Auto Express can help arrange transportation for inoperable and non-running vehicles when the carrier is equipped to handle them.
This can include vehicles that will not start, have mechanical problems, have a dead battery, or cannot be safely driven.
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Tell us about your vehicle's condition before requesting transportation. Non-running vehicles typically cost more than running vehicles; car shipping cost explains why.
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What is an inoperable vehicle?
An inoperable vehicle is a vehicle that cannot start, move under its own power, or otherwise be safely driven onto and off the carrier.
Examples include:
- Vehicles with engine problems
- Cars with dead batteries
- Vehicles involved in accidents
- Project cars
- Salvage or repair vehicles
- Vehicles with transmission problems
- Cars that have been sitting for an extended period
How are non-running vehicles loaded?
Inoperable vehicles generally require additional equipment or assistance during loading and unloading. Depending on the vehicle and carrier, equipment such as a winch, forklift, or other loading equipment may be required.
Because additional equipment and handling may be necessary, inoperable vehicles typically cost more to transport than running vehicles. Most still move on open car transport unless you choose enclosed equipment.
Tell us about your vehicle
Before transportation is arranged, provide accurate information about the vehicle's condition.
Let us know:
- Does the vehicle start?
- Does it roll?
- Does it steer?
- Does it brake?
- Are the tires inflated?
- Is the vehicle accessible?
- Are the keys available?
Accurate information helps us identify appropriate carrier options. Pickup is still coordinated as close as the truck can safely get.
Need to ship a non-running vehicle?
Bigfella Auto Express can help coordinate transportation for inoperable vehicles throughout the 48 contiguous states.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as an inoperable vehicle?
A vehicle that cannot start, move under its own power, or be safely driven onto and off the carrier. That includes dead batteries, engine or transmission problems, accident vehicles, and cars that have been sitting.
Does an inoperable vehicle cost more to ship?
Usually yes. Extra loading equipment or handling may be required, which can increase the transportation cost. The add-on is shown in your online price when you select non-running.
Do you need the keys?
Tell us whether keys are available. Missing keys, flat tires, or a vehicle that does not roll, steer, or brake all affect which carriers can take the job.