When a car cannot be driven onto a car carrier, it is considered inoperable. However, a vehicle that is inoperable can still be shipped as long as it has four wheels, rolls and steers. It just requires special equipment to get it onto the car carrier. Because of this, it’s very important that you let the car shipping company know ahead of time that your vehicle is inoperable so they can provide your with an accurate price.
The cost of shipping an inoperable vehicle is typically higher due to the additional work and equipment needed to load it onto the car carrier. So, if you are planning to fix your car, it might make sense to make the repair it before shipping it.
Some companies specialize in shipping inoperable vehicles .
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