Does it ever make sense to ship a car that is not actually working? While this may seem a strange request, you’ll be surprised to know that many owners do move non-working vehicles. Why? The main reason to transport a non-running vehicle is that the car may be a classic. People who build or customize their own cars often work on the body and details first and only add the engine at the end. In cases such as those, it makes sense to keep the car and pay the shipping fee, even if the actual value of the car seems lower than the shipping fee.

Some companies specialize in working with non-running cars, but most will agree to take you on anyway, regardless of the condition of the car. As long as the car can roll (it has functioning wheels), you should expect to pay about the same as for a working vehicle. Some companies may charge you a “rolling” fee, especially if they use large carriers that require your car to be pushed or hauled into the truck. If your car can’t roll, expect to pay extra or to be limited to an enclosed carrier only.