Dealer Car Transport
Each year in the U.S., millions of drivers purchase vehicles through franchised dealerships – new light-vehicle sales alone typically range between 13 and 15 million units annually, and most buyers still complete their purchase in person, even though approximately 60 % of car buyers now begin their search online using websites and digital tools like CarMax, AutoTrader, Cars.com, or dealer inventory listings.
Dealer auto transport is especially useful when the vehicle you want isn’t available locally. Whether you’re buying a specific make, model, or color from a dealership across the country – or shipping a vehicle as part of a trade-in – professional auto transport makes it easy to move cars safely and efficiently without the hassle of long-distance driving.
So, if you don’t want to fly to the city or state where the car is located – or put unnecessary wear and tear on your new vehicle by driving it home – we can absolutely handle the transport of your car and bring it to you, so you don’t need to visit the dealership.
How Dealerships Organize Car Deliveries
Car dealerships are licensed businesses that sell new or used vehicles directly to consumers. This includes franchised dealers (selling brands like Toyota, Ford, or Honda) and independent used-car dealers. When a vehicle is sold – especially to a buyer in another city or state, the delivery process can be handled in a few different ways.
If you choose to rely on the dealership to arrange shipping for you, it’s common for an additional delivery or coordination fee to be added.
- For local deliveries, dealerships often handle the process themselves, physically driving the car (or tow it) to the buyer’s location to ensure a smooth and personalized handoff.
- For out-of-state or long-distance deliveries, dealerships typically partner with licensed auto transport carriers.
These professional carriers specialize in safely transporting vehicles over long distances, offering options like open or enclosed transport. By working with trusted carriers, dealerships can ensure that vehicles arrive on time and in excellent condition, whether across town or across the country.
With dealer auto transport services that we offer, you can sit back and relax while a company picks up the car from the dealership and conveniently delivers it right to your doorsteps. By making this choice, you eliminate all the unnecessary mileage of a cross-country drive. Plus, this way you don’t have to disrupt your life by taking time off work and embarking on a flight.
| Aspect | Pros | Cons |
| Local Delivery | – Personalized service (dealership drives the car directly) – Quick handoff – Builds customer trust |
– Limited to nearby areas – Staff time and resources required |
| Out-of-State Delivery | – Professional carriers ensure safe transport – Can reach any location in the country – Reduces liability for dealership |
– Higher cost compared to local delivery – Longer delivery time – Less personal interaction with the buyer |
| Overall Customer Experience | – Convenience for buyer – Enhances dealership reputation |
– Scheduling and logistics can be complex – Potential delays due to carrier availability |
How Dealer Trades Work
Dealer trades occur when a dealership requests a vehicle from another dealership to meet a customer’s specific request. This often happens when a buyer shops online and finds the exact make, model, trim, or color they want but the local dealership doesn’t have it in stock. Instead of losing the sale, the dealer contacts another dealership that has the desired vehicle and arranges a dealer-to-dealer trade. Once both dealerships agree to the trade terms, the vehicle must be physically transferred from one location to the other.
Dealer Auto Shipping With Chicago Car Transport
The aim of this service is to provide the ultimate convenience for the car buyer. Rather, than trouble yourself with an exhausting, time-consuming, and costly odyssey to pick up your car, Chicago Car Transport will take care of all the details. This is where you sit back and relax, and let us do the work.
Dealer auto shipping with us will ship your new vehicle to your home with our door-to-door shipping. It’s that simple. We’ll go and pick-up your car directly from the dealer and promptly return it to your home. Plus, we’ll let you select either open or enclosed car transport. Both are guaranteed secure services, though enclosed does provide a respite from weather conditions and road debris. However, it is a slightly more expensive service.
If you bought a car from a dealership and want it delivered quickly, then we can offer our expedited shipping services. This just means we bump up the time frame of your vehicle pick-up so it gets to you sooner. Chicago Car Transport’s goal is to connect you with your new dream car as soon as possible. And, it’s important to note, that we’ll work with any vehicle there is. We’ll grab a new van, truck, bus, motorcycle, even a new trailer and make sure it gets to you in the same beautiful shape it was on the lot!