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Dealership Inventory
New & Used Car Dealers
Move inventory between dealership locations, sellers, buyers and other automotive destinations.
Nationwide Automotive Logistics
Dealer & Auction Auto Transport.
Dealer auto transport helps dealerships, auction buyers, wholesalers and vehicle purchasers move automobiles between locations without adding unnecessary mileage. American Auto Express coordinates nationwide transportation for dealership inventory, auction purchases, dealer trades and online vehicle sales.
Nationwide Dealer & Auction Vehicle Transportation
What Is Dealer Auto Transport?
Dealer auto transport is vehicle transportation coordinated between dealerships, auctions, sellers, buyers and other automotive locations. Instead of driving a newly purchased or transferred vehicle across the country, transportation can be arranged between the pickup point and destination.
This is useful for individual units as well as multiple vehicles. For example, a dealership may need a vehicle moved after a dealer trade, while an auction buyer may need a newly purchased car delivered several states away.
How Does Auction Car Shipping Work?
After a vehicle is purchased, pickup information must be reviewed. This may include the auction location, vehicle identification information, release procedures and destination.
Next, transportation can be coordinated around the vehicle condition, route and available carrier capacity.
Can Non-Running Auction Vehicles Be Transported?
Transportation may be possible for a non-running vehicle. However, the vehicle condition must be disclosed before arrangements are made because suitable loading equipment may be required.
Therefore, accurate information about whether the vehicle starts, drives, steers and brakes is important.
Interstate Auto Transport Information
Customers can also review consumer guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration before selecting an interstate auto transporter or broker.
Read The FMCSA Automobile Transporter Advisory →Transport Solutions For The Automotive Marketplace.
Vehicle transactions happen between many different buyers and sellers. American Auto Express coordinates transportation for several common dealership, auction and wholesale situations.
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Vehicle Auctions
Auction Buyers
Coordinate transportation after purchasing a vehicle from an automotive auction or wholesale marketplace.
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Inventory Transfers
Dealer Trades
Move vehicles between dealerships when inventory is traded or transferred between locations.
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Wholesale Vehicles
Automotive Wholesalers
Coordinate transportation between wholesale sellers, dealers and vehicle buyers.
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Online Purchasing
Out-Of-State Buyers
A vehicle purchased online can be transported instead of requiring the buyer to travel to retrieve it.
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Multiple Units
Inventory Moves
Transportation can also be coordinated when more than one vehicle needs to move between locations.
Auction Vehicle Transportation
Bought The Vehicle. Now Move It.
Winning or purchasing a vehicle is only part of the transaction. The vehicle still needs to move from the auction, dealership or seller to its new destination.
Pickup procedures can differ between facilities. Therefore, release details, vehicle condition and pickup information should be confirmed before transportation is coordinated.
Auction purchase transportation
Dealership pickup coordination
Running and certain non-running vehicles
Long-distance vehicle transport
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How Dealer & Auction Transport Works.
Accurate pickup information is especially important when vehicles are located at dealerships, auctions or other commercial facilities.
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Vehicle Information
Request A Quote
First, provide the vehicle, pickup location, destination and operating condition.
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Pickup Details
Confirm Release Info
Next, provide available release numbers, buyer information or other facility pickup instructions.
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Transportation
Coordinate Pickup
Transportation is coordinated around the route, vehicle condition and available carrier capacity.
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Destination
Receive The Vehicle
Finally, the vehicle is delivered to the coordinated dealership, business or customer destination.
Vehicles Moving From Different Sources.
Dealer and auction transportation is not limited to one type of transaction. Vehicles can originate from a variety of automotive businesses and sellers.
Dealerships
Vehicle pickup can be coordinated from franchised, independent and other automotive dealerships.
Vehicle Auctions
Purchased auction vehicles can be transported after required release information is available.
Vehicle Sellers
Cars purchased from private or online sellers can also be coordinated for transportation.
Wholesale Sources
Wholesale inventory can be moved between sellers, buyers and dealership locations.
Dealer Transport For Major Makes.
Dealer and auction inventories contain nearly every type of passenger vehicle. American Auto Express coordinates transportation for many common automotive manufacturers.
Dealer Inventory Transportation
One Vehicle Or Multiple Units.
Not every dealership transportation request involves the same number of vehicles. Some moves involve one specific automobile, while others may involve several units.
The route, number of vehicles, vehicle sizes and pickup requirements help determine available transportation options.
For multiple vehicles, provide the complete inventory list whenever possible so the transportation request can be reviewed accurately.
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Single Vehicle Purchase
Coordinate transportation for an individual dealership or auction purchase.
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Dealer Trade
Move a specific vehicle from one dealership location to another.
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Multiple Vehicle Purchase
Transportation options can be reviewed for several vehicles moving from the same or nearby locations.
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Inventory Relocation
Vehicles can be moved between dealership or business locations when inventory needs change.
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Wholesale Transportation
Move wholesale vehicles toward their next dealership, buyer or automotive destination.
Choose The Right Transport Method.
The appropriate transportation option depends on the vehicle, route, value, owner preference and available carrier equipment.
Common Dealer Transportation
Open Auto Transport
Open auto transport is commonly considered for standard dealership inventory, auction vehicles and everyday passenger automobiles.
Practical for many dealer vehicles
Broad carrier availability
Common for standard automobiles
Typically lower cost than enclosed transport
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Premium Vehicle Transportation
Enclosed Auto Transport
Enclosed transportation can be considered for exotic, classic, luxury or specialty vehicles purchased from dealers or auctions.
Covered transportation environment
Reduced exterior exposure
Useful for specialty automobiles
Premium transport option
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Before Dealer Or Auction Pickup
Confirm The Details Before Pickup.
Commercial vehicle pickup can involve additional requirements compared with picking up a vehicle from a private residence. Confirming details in advance can help avoid unnecessary delays.
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Confirm Vehicle Information
Verify the correct year, make, model and available vehicle identification information.
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Verify Vehicle Condition
Confirm whether the vehicle runs, drives, steers and brakes.
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Obtain Release Details
Have the required buyer, release or pickup information available before transportation.
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Confirm Facility Hours
Commercial pickup locations may have specific operating hours or transportation procedures.
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Confirm Destination
Provide the correct delivery location and available recipient information.
Dealer & Auction Transport Questions
Dealer Auto Transport FAQ.
Dealer transportation begins with the vehicle
information, pickup location, destination and operating
condition. Pickup requirements can then be reviewed and
transportation coordinated around the route and
available carrier capacity.
Vehicle transportation can be coordinated from many
automotive auction and commercial pickup locations.
Required release information and facility pickup
instructions should be available before transportation
is arranged.
Transportation may be possible for certain non-running
vehicles. The exact operating condition should be
disclosed because loading requirements can affect
available carrier options.
Multiple vehicles can potentially be coordinated for
transportation. Availability depends on the number and
size of the vehicles, route, pickup locations and
available carrier capacity.
Provide the vehicle information, auction or pickup
facility, destination, operating condition and any
available buyer, release or pickup details required by
the facility.
Yes. Dealer and auction vehicle transportation can be
coordinated between many locations throughout the
United States. Carrier availability depends on the
specific route and transportation schedule.
Enclosed transportation can be considered for classic,
exotic, luxury and specialty auction vehicles when
suitable carrier capacity is available.
Dealer & Auction Vehicle Transportation
Bought It. Traded It. Now Move It.
Tell us what vehicle needs to move, where it is located and where it needs to go. American Auto Express can coordinate transportation for dealership inventory, dealer trades, auction purchases and other automotive transactions.