Get Your Vehicle Home the Right Way
BIDR Auctions offers shipping consultation services for collector, classic, and luxury vehicles. Tell us about your vehicle and your route, and our team will help you think through the best way to get it where it needs to go.
- Shipping Consultation
- Enclosed & Open Guidance
- Collector & Luxury Vehicles
- North America
How we can help
Shipping a valuable vehicle shouldn't be guesswork. Our team can walk you through your options and answer questions before and after you bid.
Planning Your Shipment
- Talk through your route and timing
- Understand what affects cost and availability
- Plan shipping before you bid
- Guidance for buyers and sellers
Choosing a Transport Type
- Enclosed vs. open transport
- Recommendations based on your vehicle
- What to expect at pickup and delivery
- Tips for a smooth hand-off
Questions Along the Way
- Preparing your vehicle for transport
- Coordinating with the seller or buyer
- Understanding protection and paperwork
- A real person to contact when you need one
Choose your transport
Not every car needs the same level of care. Here is how the two main options compare.
Enclosed Transport Recommended
Maximum protection, premium service
Best for exotic, classic, luxury, and high-value vehicles. Your car travels inside a closed trailer, shielded from weather, road debris, and prying eyes.
- Closed trailer for added protection
- Limited exposure to road elements
- Typically fewer vehicles per load
- Extra care in handling
Open Transport Most Common
Cost-effective, reliable delivery
The most common and affordable way to ship a vehicle. Your car rides on an open multi-car carrier, the same way dealerships move cars every day.
- Generally the most cost-effective option
- Widely available carriers
- Often faster to schedule
- Great for standard vehicles
How it works
From your first question to your vehicle arriving, here is what working with us looks like.
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Reach out
Email us with your vehicle details, pickup and delivery locations, and your timeline. The earlier you contact us, the better. Many buyers reach out before they bid so shipping is part of their budget from the start.
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Talk through your options
We will help you compare enclosed and open transport and point out anything specific to your vehicle or route that is worth planning for.
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Plan with confidence
With a clear picture of your options, you can bid, buy, or sell knowing what to expect when it is time to move the vehicle.
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Stay in touch
Have a question mid-process? Email us and we will help however we can.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about vehicle shipping.
What does BIDR's shipping consultation include?
Our team can help you understand your transport options, plan around your route and timeline, and answer questions about preparing a vehicle for shipping. Email us with the details and we will get back to you.
When should I choose enclosed over open transport?
We generally recommend enclosed transport for exotic, classic, vintage, or high-value vehicles, since the closed trailer limits exposure to weather, road salt, dust, and debris. For daily drivers and more common vehicles, open transport is a reliable and cost-effective choice.
Can I get shipping guidance before I bid on a vehicle?
Yes, and we encourage it. Knowing how you plan to get the vehicle home makes budgeting much more straightforward. Email us before you bid and we will help you think it through.
What areas can you help with?
We can offer guidance on shipping throughout North America. Remote or rural destinations may take longer to coordinate, so it helps to reach out early.
How do I get started?
Send us an email at support@bidrauctions.com with your vehicle, pickup location, delivery location, and timeline, and we will take it from there.
Questions about shipping? Just ask.
Email us with any inquiries and we will do our best to assist.
support@bidrauctions.com