Miami to Houston Auto Transport
Our Florida Auto Transport network of car hauling carriers service Miami to Houston on a weekly basis. We only work with bonded, fully insured experienced and carriers that provide secure and reliable service at reasonable rates. Car transport rates and schedules depend on many factors that are not factored in by online quotes. The result is hidden costs and delays. The best way to receive accurate Miami to Houston auto shipping quotes and pick-up/drop-off schedules is to call 1-800-590-6492 or complete the form on this page. The quick links below will help you understand everything involved with shipping your auto.
How To Ship An Auto From Miami to Houston
Step One: Gather all relevant information about your Miami to Houston auto transport requirements, such as the vehicle's year, make, and model, as well as the pick-up and delivery locations. Then fill out the form on this page or give us a call at 1-800-590-6492 to get up to 10 quotations from our auto transport partners. Choose the most cost-effective alternative and call or email the transportation business.
Step Two: After selecting one of our quotes, work with your auto transport professional to plan shipping, finalize logistics, and make the initial payment whenever you're ready. Payments can be set up to meet your specific requirements.
Make sure to plan ahead of time for your car pick-up and delivery. Autos are frequently shipped in a multi-vehicle carrier, which may necessitate additional days if the driver must drop off other vehicles along the way. Your shipping specialist will be able to iron out the specifics in order to satisfy your delivery requirements.
Please notify the broker or carrier if your vehicle has been customized in any way. Raising or lowering the car, as well as custom wheels, tires, rims, spoilers, and other accessories, may increase the vehicle's length, width, height, and/or weight, affecting the cost of transportation. We also offer enclosed shipping and a variety of other services for specialist vehicle transport, including door-to-door service, if you have an antique car or a special care vehicle. 
Step Three: Clean out all of your personal belongings inside your vehicle before shipping it, as you don't want to send it with any household or personal belongings in it. This is for your protection because the coverage that covers your vehicle while it is being transported does not cover personal belongings inside the vehicle. Moreover, the additional weight may increase the cost of shipping the vehicle. If one or two windows are cracked open, the auto should only have around a quarter tank of gas.
Whenever the automobile is picked up, the driver examines it and records any dents, scratches, or dings. Make sure the car is clean enough for you and the driver to see any damage. Disconnect or uninstall any toll pass or anti-theft devices that could cause complications for the driver when shipping, loading, or unloading.
Step Four: You must be available for vehicle pick-up and delivery. Arrange to hand over your car to the driver and accept it when it arrives. If this isn't possible, you can choose someone else, but the transportation business will need both their and your details. You or the person you appoint to accept the vehicle must sign off on the delivery inspection and be able to settle any outstanding obligations (if there is an outstanding balance).
We've safely and securely relocated thousands of cars, and we can help you with yours car shipping as well. To receive up to 10 free Miami to Houston no-obligation auto transport quotes, call us right away or fill out the form on this page.
6 Factors That Impact Miami to Houston Auto Transport Rates
One: Distance and Location. These are two of the key determinants of auto transport costs. It makes sense that the cost of transporting your car across the country will be far more than the cost of sending it from Miami to Jacksonville. The other elements are the places your vehicle will be picked up and dropped off. You should anticipate a higher fee if your pick-up and/or drop-off points are out in the middle of nowhere. Unless the middle of nowhere is close to a significant interstate. The same holds true for pick-up and drop-off points that are in crowded places, like downtown Houston. Sometimes finding a location that is more convenient for the driver to get to with the broker or carrier can assist lower the cost of shipment.
Two: Auto Transport Service Options.
There are numerous options available for shipping you auto. The most popular choices are open vs enclosed, guaranteed pick up, and top loading. For open shipping, your car will be loaded onto an open-air trailer when it is shipped. Your car is exposed to the elements and debris from the road, but the cost is nearly always the best price available. For enclosed shipping, your car will be transported in an enclosed trailer during shipping, keeping it safe from the elements and potential road hazards. The cost of enclosed shipping is almost always a lot more expensive. Guaranteed pick up means that the carrier will show up to pick up your car at the designated time that you have selected for collection. The cost of this choice is typically higher as well. The final option is top loading, which involves loading your automobile on the top level of the open-air car transporter. With this choice, there is a little more defense against road debris and the possible issue of fluid leakage from upper deck vehicles onto lower deck vehicles. This choice is normally more expensive as well.
Three: Weight and size of your vehicle. Vehicles come in a variety of sizes, weights, and shapes, each of which can influence the cost of shipping a car. The larger the vehicle, the more space is required. Similarly, because of weight limits on carrier trucks, if your car is heavier, it will cost you more. Extra-large vehicles, both in size and weight, require special shipping arrangements leading to additional costs added to the average cost of transporting a car. Also keep in mind, your car will need special care and shipping if it has been modified. The cost of shipping the car will ultimately be impacted by this. A car's height can be altered by lifting or lowering it, thus the car shipping provider will need to modify the transport trailer levels to account for your non-standard auto height.
Four: Pickup and Delivery Dates. For most people moving a vehicle, scheduling the pickup and delivery comes in second place to overall cost. Generally speaking, the fastest vehicle shipping service will be more expensive than a regular auto transport service. This is due to the fact that a prompt pick-up and delivery require a quick yet accurate route planning, which will eventually cost you more. The carriers can arrange the delivery in accordance with the most effective route planning, nevertheless, if you're very flexible with your pickup and delivery dates.
Five: Vehicle Condition. An automobile's condition is determined by whether it can be driven or not. An inoperative car will require additional equipment for loading and unloading. As a result, the car shipping service will charge you more for shipment. As not all trailers have the appropriate equipment to handle inoperable vehicles. Failure to inform the broker/carrier that the vehicle is inoperable at the time of booking may result in your car not being picked up.
Six: Time of Year. Like many other businesses, auto shipping has its high and low seasons. In the high season, auto transport is in demand, while low season demand is significantly lower. It stands to reason; higher demand means higher shipping cost. Summer is the high demand time of year and winter is the low demand time. Snowbirds leaving the cold weather in the fall and returning in the springtime can also have an impact on demand for the southern routes. Auto transport during the winter months is usually less expensive, but rates can increase during the holidays.
Below are some of the Miami to Houston auto transports we have recently completed.
- 2018 Ford Transit from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2014 Toyota Tundra from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2015 BMW M-Series from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2012 Mazda Miata from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2016 Buick Verano from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2012 Infiniti Q70 Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2018 Buick Regal from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2014 Chevy Spark from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2015 Chrysler 200 from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
- 2016 Acura TLX from Miami, FL to Houston, TX
The Dos and Don'ts For Miami to Houston Auto Shipping
DO:
Create a plan in advance. The time it takes to pick up your car could take up to five days, and the time it takes to move it will be dictated by the distance between the pickup and destination locations. If you need the car sent urgently, go with expedited shipping.
DO: Get an auto shipping price before you decide to drive your automobile a long distance. Car transportation is often less expensive than you might think, and it's far more efficient than scheduling a long drive to your destination.
DO: Make sure to include as much info as possible about the state of your automobile. Let the transportation company know if there's a secret to starting it or if the parking brake isn't working so they can manage your car's problems during pickup and drop off. Because of the way inoperable vehicles must be loaded and unloaded, shipping them will be more expensive.
DO: Take into account how you'll pay the auto shipper. Paypal, credit cards, cash, debit cards, and other forms of payment are accepted, though paying in cash will save you a lot of money.
DON'T: Nothing illicit should be transported in the car. At state boundaries, vehicles will be examined, and things such as firearms, animals, and narcotics will be forbidden, in addition to household items.
DON'T: Don't forget to remove all of your personal possessions from the automobile. While auto transport insurance will cover potential losses or accidents, the more goods you have in the automobile, the heavier it'll become. It will be more expensive to transport your vehicle if you have more items in it, therefore get rid of them! Household objects are likewise prohibited from being transported by truck, according to DOT regulations.
DON'T: Don't fall into the trap of believing that the cheapest auto shipping rate is also the best. You may need to purchase shipping insurance separately in some cases; get the total cost in writing (including insurance expenses) for moving your vehicle before making a decision.
DON'T: Don't forget to double-check the Bill of Lading (BOL). This is an inspection sheet for auto transport that is completed before to shipment. You and the driver must complete the BOL before releasing your auto for transport. If you discover any damage after shipping, you'll need the BOL to prove it wasn't there before you released your auto to the shipping company.
Frequently Asked Questions about your Miami to Houston Auto Transport
Where will my car be picked up and delivered?
We provide door to door service if the pick-up and/or drop-off locations are accessible by the transporting vehicle. We can also make arrangements for the vehicle to be picked up or dropped off at a convenient location for you.
Do I have to be present when you pick up or deliver my vehicle?
Yes (or a designated person) must present for pick up of your vehicle. An inspection is performed and a contract bill of lading must be signed. The same applies to drop-off.
Can you guarantee a pick up and delivery date?
Our drivers and our network of shippers make every attempt to deliver your auto on the scheduled date. However, due to weather conditions or other unpredictable or uncontrollable circumstances this date may not always be able to be met; if this happens you will be given a status update as soon as we are aware of the delay or usually within 24 hours of the expected delivery date.
What is an oversize fee?
Some vehicles are much larger than traditional passenger vehicles. Some full size Sport Utility Vehicles fall into this category. Due to the larger dimensions, these vehicles take up the more space and may result in additional fees. Please contact us to get a free quote for oversized vehicles
How do I prepare my vehicle?
Please do not fill the gas tank prior to shipping, remove all personal items from your vehicle, repair any chips and/or cracks in your windows and during the winter please make sure your vehicle is ready for changing weather conditions.
Four Things You Need to Know About Completing A Bill of Lading
Number One: The pickup and delivery locations are the first things to check or complete on the Bill of Lading (BOL). Also, make sure the information on your vehicle is correct. Make, model, and year, the VIN, license plate number, and color must be included on the BOL. Speak with the driver if any of this information is inaccurate. Also, it's not a bad idea to have your vehicle's current milage from the odometer documented on the BOL.
Number Two: Always accurately complete your BOL. Prior to releasing your auto to the driver, both you and the driver will inspect your vehicle to document any preexisting damage. Damage includes but is not limited to dents, scratches, cracked, broken windshields, etc.. Before and after delivery, you must inspect your automobile. Occasionally, the driver will hand you two separate bills of lading. You'll use the same one at other occasions. You should fill it out twice in either case.
Number Three: The BOL is the primary form used to document the state of your vehicle prior to transport. It isn't, however, the sole option. Another approach is to snap photographs of your vehicle and email (with a copy of the BOL) them to both the broker and the carrier. It's difficult for a driver to contest a cracked windshield at delivery when you have photos without the crack at pickup. The email should be sent as soon as your vehicle is picked up.
Number Four: Reviewing and understanding the shipping terms and conditions for your Miami to Houston auto transport is the final and equally crucial section of the BOL. It's critical to read all the terms and conditions on the BOL, particularly if the transport was booked through a third party or broker. The terms and conditions for the broker and the actual transport firm that is shipping your vehicle are most likely different. Make that the payment method on the BOL is acceptable. If you have any questions, speak with the driver or immediately contact your broker.
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