{"id":1398,"date":"2020-05-28T07:20:56","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T14:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1398"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:45:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:45:01","slug":"shipping-inoperable-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/28\/shipping-inoperable-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping inoperable vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipping a car that doesn\u2019t run may have some extra steps, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><b>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you ship vehicles in any condition, all over the world. This article covers main factors to take into consideration before ordering shipping for an inoperable vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What is a non-running car?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any car that can\u2019t run under its own power is considered inoperable. There are a few more criteria that can deem a car inoperable:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the keys are lost or damaged<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the vehicle has flat tires or doesn\u2019t have wheels at all<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the vehicle doesn\u2019t steer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the vehicle doesn\u2019t have brakes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your car meets at least one of these criteria, be ready for a more involved shipping process. Transporting any kind of non-running vehicle may require special loading and unloading equipment or a different type of delivery vehicle, though the final shipping price won\u2019t be heavily affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What to know before shipping a non-running car<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dimensions-shipping-inoperable-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Shipping inoperable vehicles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dimensions-shipping-inoperable-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dimensions-shipping-inoperable-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dimensions-shipping-inoperable-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dimensions-shipping-inoperable.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>The first thing to take into consideration is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/15\/what-you-should-know-before-shipping-your-vehicle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dimensions of the car<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as they directly affect the shipping price. Prior to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/18\/how-to-register-and-order-shipping-with-easyhaul\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ordering shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you need to be ready to provide unloading equipment for the vehicle. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><b>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can arrange assistance for an additional price, as the unloading equipment isn\u2019t included in a guaranteed shipping quote.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, when purchasing a vehicle from the auto auction, the yard can provide loading equipment at the pick-up location. If you marked the vehicle as running and it\u2019s not, delays and additional fees may be incurred.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next factor is the vehicle\u2019s damage, if any. Find out if the vehicle is operable. If it isn\u2019t, does the vehicle steer, do the brakes work, or are the tires deflated? If your vehicle rolls but doesn\u2019t run on its power, it can be easily loaded onto the vehicle carrier. If it can\u2019t move even with the help of a winch, it will be loaded onto the trailer with a forklift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re buying a car from an online auto auction, pay attention to the \u201cStart Code\u201d and \u201cKeys\u201d zones in the car\u2019s description. These will give you an idea of whether the car runs or drives and if keys are present, but remember: vehicle listings at online auctions are provided by the yards themselves. Start Codes and Keys are not guaranteed by the online auction, so it\u2019s best to conduct an in-person inspection to accurately assess the vehicle\u2019s condition. You can also order an inspection at the auction yard. Contact us and we\u2019ll help you arrange it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Shipping inoperable vehicles<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/EH_Shipping-inoperable-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Shipping inoperable vehicles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/EH_Shipping-inoperable-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/EH_Shipping-inoperable-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/EH_Shipping-inoperable-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/EH_Shipping-inoperable.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start hassle-free shipping of a non-running vehicle, you\u2019ll need to make sure to let us know that it doesn\u2019t run beforehand. Depending on the vehicle\u2019s condition, you may need to assist the driver during unloading. If you aren\u2019t buying from an auction, you may need to provide the loading equipment both at the pick-up location and the destination. This may result in additional fees and costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Choose EasyHaul for trouble-free shipping<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your vehicle is inoperable, we\u2019ve got you covered both with domestic and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/container-shipping\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: get started with our instant shipping quote calculator. Then you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/register\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with us by providing some basic information with your Facebook or Google account. Then you\u2019ll have to provide us with the delivery address and your phone number to place your shipping order. Don\u2019t hesitate to call us at <\/span><b>+ 1 (360) 776-3596 (6:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM PST, Monday to Friday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions. You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online and we\u2019ll take it from there.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shipping a car that doesn\u2019t run may have some extra steps, but EasyHaul can help you ship vehicles in any condition, all over the world. This article covers main factors to take into consideration before ordering shipping for an inoperable vehicle. What is a non-running car? 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