Shipping a Salvage Car

Have a non-running car that you need transported? Don’t panic, there are many specialised car transport services that operate within Australia that can help. Whether you’re purchasing an old vehicle for restoration, need to transport your car to a mechanic for repairs or have won a vehicle from a salvage auction you probably have several questions about the ins and outs of transporting a non-runner. We are here to help answer these questions so you can start the process of getting your car transported! 

It’s important to remember that moving a damaged vehicle is not the same as standard interstate car transport. It often requires more knowledge, equipment, time and care to be expended to get the salvaged car transported safely. Therefore, most of the major car carriers do not take these vehicles and you will be required to find a specialised service.  As many non-runners can only roll and steer the car transport service may need to use winches and cables to pull the vehicle onto the carrier. Many vehicle transport companies will not allow repairable write-offs to be hauled off the carrier due to the risk of damaging not only your vehicle but theirs as well. Specialised forklifts or flatbed trucks may need to be used on cars with heavy damage that do not break, steer or even roll. 

Ensuring you provide the interstate car transport company with accurate details of the state of the vehicle is imperative to not only getting accurate quotes but also avoiding extra costs later in the shipping journey. If your transport provider goes to collect your vehicle and they don’t have the right equipment due to receiving inaccurate information they may charge futile or cancellation fees. Your delivery may also be delayed which can result in storage fees – particularly if your vehicle is coming from an auction as they often give a short timeframe for items to be collected. To avoid this be sure to detail exactly what damage has been done to the vehicle and if the brakes, steering and wheel function. Providing photos of the vehicle can also help transporters understand what is expected of them. 

If your vehicle is coming from an auction house’s salvage yard, be aware that you will be required to provide documentation to the car transport service to give them authority to take the vehicle on your behalf. Some auction sites will have loading facilities to assist, however, be sure to confirm this prior to collection so your chosen vehicle transport company is aware of what equipment they are required to bring. 

As salvage vehicles are often a lot more delicate than standard cars, you may want to consider an enclosed transport service when researching vehicle movers. Enclosed car transport offers more protection from the elements and foreign debris than open tow trucks and is therefore a preferred option for not only classic and luxury vehicles but for salvage cars as well. While this service is often more expensive than standard interstate car transport, it may be worth considering - especially if your salvage vehicle is your prized possession. 

Here at Truckit.net, we can connect you with local car movers and car movers interstate who have the expertise to transport vehicles with major accident damage or that have come from salvage yards. With our 6000+ transport providers, our platform makes finding someone to move your vehicle easy. Simply create a listing by filling out our quick get a quote form and once it's active your job will be available to our providers to supply quotes. Conducting due diligence is effortless as you can view reviews, completion rates and provider's profiles all in one place. You can even liaise with providers directly through the Truckit messaging service. Then it’s simply a matter of choosing the quote that's right for you to get your salvage car moving.