We’re making a change we think you’ll like. Starting now, ABC Auto Shipping no longer asks for a deposit to book your vehicle transport. There’s nothing to pay upfront. You pay only once we’ve secured a carrier for your shipment, and not a moment before. You can get a free quote without a card or any commitment.
Until recently, booking with us involved a low, fully refundable $100 deposit to reserve your order. It was modest and it was refundable, but we kept asking a simple question: why should you put any money down before we’ve actually done the thing you’re paying for? So we removed it. No deposit required. Pay once the carrier is secured. That’s the whole policy.
Why We Made This Change
This comes down to trust, and trust should run in both directions.
When you hand over a deposit before any work has happened, you’re taking the leap on faith. Removing it flips that around. We’re the ones committing first. We go find and confirm a carrier, and only then do we ask you to pay. It puts the responsibility where it belongs, on us, to deliver something real before a single dollar changes hands.
We’ve been doing this since May 2000, and our reputation is built on relationships, including a 100% satisfaction score from 392 auto transport industry partners. That kind of standing doesn’t come from collecting deposits. It comes from doing right by people, shipment after shipment.
How Booking Works Now
The process is simple, and losing the deposit only made it easier:
- Get your quote. Tell us your pickup and delivery locations, your vehicle and your dates. You can get a free auto transport quote online or call us at 877-686-5611. No payment, no card, no commitment.
- We secure your carrier. We start matching your shipment with a licensed, insured carrier that fits your route and schedule the next business day. If you’re curious what happens behind the scenes, how auto shipping works explains the role we play.
- You pay once it’s confirmed. Only after your carrier is locked in do we handle payment. You’re paying for a shipment that’s genuinely arranged, not a reservation and a hope.
What This Means for You
You keep your money in your account until there’s a confirmed carrier behind your booking. There’s no upfront risk, no deposit to chase a refund on if plans change, and no reason to hesitate at the quote stage. Pricing is flat-rate too, so the quote you accept is the price you pay.
That certainty pairs well with the other ways to save on auto transport. Our multi-car discount saves up to 15% per car when the vehicles share a carrier, pickup point and destination, and seniors, students, military members and returning customers can get discounts as well. Our car shipping cost guide shows typical prices by distance.
Everything else you count on stays the same: the same personalized care, the same licensed and insured carriers, the same door-to-door service and the same team. The only thing we removed is the deposit. If you are comparing companies, our list of questions to ask before booking covers deposits and the other points worth checking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay a deposit to book auto transport with ABC Auto Shipping?
No. ABC Auto Shipping does not require a deposit to book your vehicle transport. You pay only after a licensed and insured carrier has been secured for your shipment.
When do I pay for my car shipping service?
You pay after ABC Auto Shipping has secured and confirmed a carrier for your vehicle. There is no upfront payment at the quote or booking stage.
Can I get an auto shipping quote without paying anything?
Yes. You can request a free auto transport quote without making a payment, providing a card or committing to the shipment. You only pay once a carrier has been secured.
Is auto shipping without a deposit safer for customers?
Not having to pay a deposit means you keep your money until a carrier has been secured for your shipment, so your payment goes toward an arranged shipment rather than a reservation.
Will the price change after the carrier is secured?
No. ABC’s pricing is flat-rate, so the quote you accept is the price you pay.
What happens after I request a no-deposit auto shipping quote?
ABC starts matching your shipment with a licensed and insured carrier that fits your route and schedule the next business day. Once the carrier is secured, you pay and your vehicle transport is arranged.
Ready to Book With Nothing Down?
No deposit, no upfront payment and no risk at the quote stage. You pay once your carrier is secured, and that’s it. Get your free quote today or call us at 877-686-5611.
