Bought or Sold a Car Online? We’ll Ship It for You
Buying or selling a car through an online marketplace, an auction, or a private sale often means the vehicle isn’t anywhere near you. MVS Canada can ship a car from the seller’s driveway to yours, or from your home to a buyer in another province, with a licensed and insured carrier handling the trip.
With over 30 years of combined industry experience, we’ve helped move vehicles for buyers, sellers, and everyone in between. Every shipment includes transport insurance, and you can track your car online from pickup to delivery.
Ready to arrange transport? Request a free quote and an MVS Canada agent will help you plan the pickup and delivery.
Why Ship a Car After a Private Sale?
Driving a newly bought or sold vehicle long-distance isn’t always the best option. Shipping it instead means:
- You skip a long drive in a car you don’t know well yet.
- You avoid adding kilometres and wear to a vehicle you just paid for.
- There’s no need to coordinate flights or rides just to go pick it up.
- The seller doesn’t have to wait around for you to arrive in person.
How to Ship a Car You Just Bought or Sold
Coordinating a shipment between two parties is simple once you know the steps:
1. Request a free quote. Share the pickup address, the delivery address, and your timeline.
2. Confirm the details. An MVS Canada agent matches your shipment with a licensed, insured carrier from our network.
3. Prepare for pickup. Make sure the seller or buyer has the keys and any ownership paperwork ready to hand off.
4. Choose your service. Door-to-door or terminal pickup — whichever works best for both addresses.
5. Track the shipment. Follow the car’s progress online as it travels to its destination.
6. Receive the vehicle. At the delivery address, or by picking it up at the terminal.
Door-to-Door Pickup and Delivery
A driver picks up the car at the seller’s address and delivers it directly to you, or picks it up at your place and delivers it to the buyer. It’s the most convenient option for both sides.
Terminal-to-Terminal Service
Drop off and collect the vehicle at one of our terminals in major cities across Canada. This can work well when the pickup and delivery addresses aren’t convenient for a door-to-door move.
Ready to Ship Your Car?
Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping a Car
Can I ship a car I just bought from a private seller?
Yes. Whether you bought a car through an online marketplace, an auction, or a private sale, we can arrange pickup at the seller’s address and deliver it to you. Request a free quote and let us know both pickup and delivery locations to get started.
Do I need to be present for pickup and delivery?
Someone needs to be available to hand off or receive the vehicle at both ends, whether that’s you, the seller, the buyer, or someone you authorize. Your MVS Canada agent will confirm those details when you book the shipment, well ahead of pickup day.
Can the seller drop the car off at a terminal instead of arranging a home pickup?
Yes. Terminal-to-terminal service lets the seller drop the vehicle off at one of our terminals, and you can collect it at a terminal near you. It’s a flexible option when pickup and delivery addresses aren’t convenient for a door-to-door move.
Is my car insured while it’s being shipped?
Yes. Every shipment with MVS Canada includes transport insurance, and your vehicle travels with a licensed and insured carrier from our network. You can learn more about our insurance and licensing before you book, so you can ship with confidence.
What information do I need to get a quote to ship a car?
You’ll need the pickup and delivery addresses, the year, make, and model of the vehicle, and your preferred timing. With those details, an MVS Canada agent can put together an accurate quote and walk you through your transport options for your move.
Can I ship a car for a friend or family member?
Yes. As long as you can provide accurate pickup and delivery details, MVS Canada can ship a car on behalf of someone else. We offer car shipping across Canada, so it doesn’t matter how far apart the two addresses are.