Vehicle Transportation

Typically 3–7 days depending on distance. Express 48-hr delivery is available at a premium.

No. For safety and insurance reasons, vehicles must be empty during transport.

Car transport pricing with ShiftingHub generally starts around ₹5,800 for a sedan and scales up based on distance, vehicle size, and whether you choose an open or enclosed carrier. A typical car transport quote for a route of a few hundred kilometres to over a thousand kilometres falls between ₹5,800 and ₹25,000, with SUVs and premium vehicles priced higher due to size and the extra care involved. The exact figure depends on your specific route, so comparing quotes from verified partners gives you the clearest picture before you commit.

Most car transport bookings are delivered within three to seven days depending on the distance between cities. Shorter routes within the same region can be quicker, while transporting a vehicle from one end of the country to the other naturally takes longer because of the distance and number of stops involved. If you need your car sooner, express delivery within about 48 hours is available on select routes for an additional cost. Your partner will confirm a realistic delivery window at the time of booking.

Yes, every car transport booking through ShiftingHub includes transit insurance as standard, covering damage that may occur while the vehicle is loaded, in transit, or being unloaded. Coverage details and claim limits vary slightly by partner, so it is worth confirming the exact terms during booking, especially for high-value or premium vehicles where you may want enhanced coverage. A documented pre-pickup inspection report also protects you, since it gives a clear baseline to compare against at delivery if anything looks different.

Yes, luxury and premium vehicles are transported using enclosed carriers that shield the car from dust, weather, and road debris throughout the journey. These bookings typically include soft-tie strapping instead of wheel clamps to avoid any stress on the suspension or body, along with a more detailed inspection report before and after transit. Given the value involved, it is worth discussing enhanced insurance coverage with your partner and confirming the carrier type before booking, since not every route runs an enclosed carrier by default.

You will typically need the vehicle's registration certificate, a valid insurance copy, and a government-issued ID matching the name on the registration. If the car belongs to someone else or a company, a signed authorisation letter is usually required as well. For interstate transport, having your PUC certificate handy is a good idea in case of checkpoint inspections along the route. Your partner will confirm the exact document list at booking so you can have everything ready before the pickup team arrives.

Yes, door-to-door pickup and delivery is the standard for car transport bookings, meaning the carrier comes to your current address and delivers directly to the destination address rather than a distant depot. In a few cases, narrow lanes or restricted access roads may mean the carrier parks at the nearest accessible point and the last short stretch is driven to your exact doorstep. Your partner will flag this possibility in advance if your address has any access constraints worth knowing about.

Cars are secured onto the carrier using wheel straps or soft-tie restraints rather than sitting loose, which keeps them stable even on long or uneven routes. Enclosed carriers add a layer of protection from weather, dust, and stone chips, which is especially useful for premium or freshly painted vehicles. A detailed condition report with photos is taken before pickup, so both you and the carrier have a shared reference point, and the same inspection happens again at delivery to confirm everything matches.

Yes, non-running or immobile vehicles can still be transported, but you should mention this clearly at the time of booking since it changes the equipment needed. A winch-equipped carrier is used to load the vehicle without requiring it to start or move under its own power. This typically takes a little longer to arrange and may carry a small additional charge compared to a standard running vehicle, so flagging it upfront helps your partner send the right carrier on the first attempt.

The main factors are distance between cities, vehicle size and weight, and whether you choose an open or enclosed carrier, with enclosed transport costing more due to the added protection. Non-running vehicles, oversized SUVs, and premium cars requiring extra care can also increase the quote. Seasonal demand plays a role too, since routes get busier around relocation-heavy months. Booking a few days ahead instead of last minute usually gets you better carrier availability and a more competitive price from partners on your route.

Look for a few concrete signals: whether the carrier is insured, whether they do a documented pre-pickup inspection, and whether GPS tracking is offered so you are not left guessing where your car is mid-transit. ShiftingHub only lists partners who have passed background checks, GST verification, and a physical audit, and every partner's real Google rating is published. Comparing a couple of verified quotes side by side, rather than picking the first number you hear, is usually the safest approach.

Yes, both options are typically available depending on your route and vehicle type. Open carriers are more common, cost less, and work well for everyday sedans and hatchbacks. Enclosed carriers cost more but shield the vehicle fully from weather and road dust, which makes sense for premium, vintage, or newly purchased cars where even minor exposure feels risky. Your partner can confirm which carrier types are running on your specific route and the price difference between them before you finalise the booking.

It is standard practice to keep the fuel tank at a quarter tank or less before pickup. A small amount of fuel is fine and sometimes needed to move the vehicle on and off the carrier, but a full tank adds unnecessary weight and is treated as a safety consideration during loading. Your partner will mention this as part of the pre-pickup checklist, along with removing any loose or valuable items from inside the car before it is loaded onto the carrier.

If any damage is noticed at delivery, it is documented immediately against the pre-pickup inspection report, which is exactly why that report matters so much. Since every booking includes transit insurance, a claim can be raised through your partner covering repair costs for damage that occurred during transport. Reporting it at the point of delivery, rather than days later, keeps the process quick and straightforward, since there is a clear record of the vehicle's condition at both ends of the journey.

Yes, SUVs and larger vehicles are transported regularly, typically priced a little higher than a standard sedan due to the extra weight and space they take up on the carrier. Pricing for an SUV usually falls between ₹7,200 and ₹31,200 depending on distance, with enclosed carrier options available for premium SUVs as well. Since not every carrier configuration fits oversized vehicles, it helps to mention your vehicle's exact dimensions at booking so the right carrier is arranged for your route.

Yes, GPS tracking is included on car transport bookings, so you can see roughly where your vehicle is throughout the journey instead of waiting for a call at delivery. This is particularly useful on longer interstate routes where transit spans several days. Your move coordinator can also share updates directly if you would rather not check an app yourself. It is one of the reasons customers prefer booking through a verified ShiftingHub partner over an unlisted local transporter with no visibility into transit.

Yes, multiple vehicles can be booked together, whether that is two cars, a car and a bike, or several vehicles as part of a household relocation. Booking them as one consignment often works out more economical than separate bookings, since a single carrier trip can sometimes accommodate more than one vehicle depending on size. Mention all the vehicles you need moved when requesting a quote so your partner can plan carrier capacity and give you one combined price instead of several separate ones.