Send a car to a relative or friend

Giving someone a vehicle is meaningful — whether it’s a first car for a family member, help for a relative who moved, or a car for a friend.

When sender and recipient live in different states, delivering it personally may not be practical: long-distance driving, work schedules, family responsibilities, and travel costs add up. Professional auto transport collects the vehicle in one place and delivers it to your recipient in another.

Parents may buy a car for a son or daughter at college, family members may help someone set up a new household, or someone may surprise a loved one with a car bought in another state. Often the vehicle is already far from the recipient — at a dealership, a private seller, or an online marketplace — so the car can be delivered directly to them.

Keep it a surprise — we coordinate the details with you in advance.

Families coordinate transport when relatives relocate, start college, buy a home, or change living arrangements — sending a car to a child at university, delivering a relative’s car to their new residence, or moving an inherited vehicle across the country.

The owner doesn’t need to be present at both ends. A designated representative can release the vehicle at the origin, and another authorized person can receive it at the destination — as long as both understand the arrangements and are available at the agreed times.

Yes. The person paying for or arranging transportation doesn’t have to be the registered owner or the recipient. A family member, friend, or authorized representative can coordinate the shipment with accurate vehicle information, both addresses, and contact details for the people releasing and receiving it.

At pickup, the carrier needs access, keys, and any required release authorization. At delivery, the recipient should be ready to inspect the vehicle and complete the paperwork.

At pickup, someone provides access, hands over the keys, and reviews the condition with the carrier. For dealerships, auctions, storage facilities, or other third-party locations, confirm appointments or release requirements in advance.

At the destination, the recipient or a designated representative receives the vehicle — another authorized person can complete the handoff, subject to carrier requirements. Both sides should know the schedule and have contact details to coordinate any changes.

For modified or oversized vehicles, dimensions are evaluated before choosing a trailer — enclosed carriers have height, width, length, and weight limits. If the vehicle doesn’t start, say so: depending on whether it rolls, steers, and brakes, winch-assisted loading or special equipment may be needed.

Arranging transportation and completing a legal transfer are separate. If the car is a gift, a sale to a relative, or a family transfer, sender and recipient should confirm title, registration, tax, and insurance requirements in their state — they vary with the relationship and circumstances.

For transport, the carrier documents condition at pickup and delivery on the Bill of Lading. The person releasing the vehicle reviews the pickup inspection; the recipient inspects on arrival and notes any new damage before signing.

Sending a vehicle to someone you care about shouldn’t require them to travel across the country to collect it. From dealership purchases and family transfers to long-distance gifts, our team organizes the shipment around the vehicle, route, and schedule.