{"id":49080,"date":"2020-03-11T08:11:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T08:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/?p=49080"},"modified":"2025-03-16T18:50:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T18:50:06","slug":"exotic-car-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/exotic-car-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Exotic Car Transport | Ship Your Luxury Vehicle with the Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p><strong><em>Discover the premier solutions for exotic car transport. Guarantee your luxury vehicle&#8217;s safety with our comprehensive guide to professional auto transportation. Explore now.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you purchase a new exotic car, or when you ship it to a show, the last thing you want is for it to arrive at its destination with scuff marks, dents, or scratches. That\u2019s why it is so important to hire a reputable auto transport company that prides itself on treating your car with respect. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/exotic-car-transport.jpg\" alt=\"exotic car transport\" class=\"wp-image-49082\" style=\"width:394px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/exotic-car-transport.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/exotic-car-transport-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Harsh handling can undo all the time and effort you put into purchasing and maintaining your vehicle. <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Exotic car transport<\/a> companies that offer enclosed auto transport must understand the importance of treating your vehicle with respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in the connections between transportation and globalization? Discover how advancements in transport are making the world smaller and economies stronger, and what this means for the future of global trade. Explore the full story here: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/transportation-affected-globalization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Impact of Transportation on Globalization<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to care for your car &#8211; top <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/?s=car+cleaning+hacks\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car cleaning hacks<\/a> from the professionals.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard car shipping or <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/open-car-transport\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open car shipping<\/a> differs from exotic car transport, which uses enclosed trucks. With open carriers, the vehicles are loaded on to an open flat back trailer. While this is the cheaper option, enclosed auto transport is the best choice for high-end vehicles, vintage cars and exotic car transport. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sports-car.jpg\" alt=\"sports car with door open and driver leaning \" class=\"wp-image-104953\" style=\"width:352px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sports-car.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sports-car-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1fc667414f9ac1de45c6be826f77a2a7\" id=\"h-guidelines-for-shipping-expensive-cars\" style=\"background-color:#13365e\">Guidelines for Shipping Expensive Cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reputable auto transporters understand that your car is your baby, and they want to provide you with bespoke exotic car transport services that are much more professional than a tow dolly. Instead of completing the online form to get a free quote, get on the phone with us at <strong>1800-311-7073<\/strong> for a bespoke price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The logistics personnel will ask you questions about your car and your exotic car transport requirements in order to arrive at the best quote possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some companies don\u2019t ship inoperable vehicles, others will do it for an additional fee. Why? Because methods and equipment will vary. In some cases, special transportation vehicles are required, especially if your car has modifications. Check with your auto transportation consultant whether the company can transport your exotic car.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/exotic-car-shipping.jpg\" alt=\"exotic car transport\" class=\"wp-image-49081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/exotic-car-shipping.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/exotic-car-shipping-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-does-it-cost-to-ship-a-supercar\">How much does it cost to ship a supercar?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different factors involved in arriving at an exotic car transport quote, especially the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/distancecalculator.globefeed.com\/US_Distance_Calculator.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">distance<\/a> from pickup to delivery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What&#8217;s the cheapest way to transport a car?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much does it cost to transport a car 100 miles?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The average per-mile exotic car transport cost is about $1.50 per mile across short distances, and this goes down to $1.15 per mile across distances greater than 1,000 miles. Coast to coast exotic car shipping can cost as little as $.90 cents per mile. The prices vary depending on the shipping season and various other factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, here are examples of our shipping prices for February 2021:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Shipping a 2022 Bentley Azure from <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/moving-to-sacramento\/\">Sacramento<\/a> to New York City on an open carrier will be $1,370 or an extra $685 for enclosed shipping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping a 2008 Ferrari 125 F1 from Detroit, MI to Orlando, FL, will be $746 (open shipping) and an additional $373.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" id=\"h-prepare-your-car-for-shipping\" style=\"background-color:#5dbb48\">Prepare Your Car for Shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have confirmed that you accepted the exotic car transport quote, it is time to prepare your vehicle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There must be no obvious fluid leaks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that the battery fits securely in the mounting bracket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty the gas tank to somewhere between \u215b to \u00bd a tank.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disarm, disconnect and disable all alarm systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove any garage door openers, car phones, and loose items from the car. Only leave behind your spare tire and jack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retract and remove any antennas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on the weather, check your transmission oil, engine coolant, and other fluids.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exotic-Car-Shipping-Preparation-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"INFOGRAPHIC exotic car shipping\" class=\"wp-image-84553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exotic-Car-Shipping-Preparation-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exotic-Car-Shipping-Preparation-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exotic-Car-Shipping-Preparation-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exotic-Car-Shipping-Preparation-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exotic-Car-Shipping-Preparation-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exotic-Car-Shipping-Preparation.jpg 1587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-from-your-exotic-car-shipping-carrier\">What to expect from your exotic car shipping carrier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon collection, the exotic car transportation services carrier will need a full set of all the keys for your car. You should then be present for an inspection of the car, along with the driver. You will have to sign a Bill of Lading that confirms any damages before the vehicle leaves your premises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your car will be loaded onto the truck. If you chose enclosed transportation, the vehicle will be in a truck with closed hard or soft sides and a roof. Alternatively, it will be loaded onto the ramps of an open carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another inspection &#8211; for which you must be present &#8211; will occur at the destination. You will have to sign the Bill of Lading again, and include notes in the unlikely event that there\u2019s more damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to ship your <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lamborghini.com\/en-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lamborghini<\/a>, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, Aston Martin, or McLaren? That\u2019s no problem for Nationwide\u2019s team of exotic car transport professionals. Contact us today for a free quote and to schedule your shipment &#8211; after all, we shipped the <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/transporting-1989-batmobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Batmobile<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> Use this free exotic car transport preparation infographic to prepare for vehicle shipping.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":49081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,699,111,23],"tags":[4685,4658,5541,4828,4687,4676,4915],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49080"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49080"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117590,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49080\/revisions\/117590"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}