Salvage Car Transport Across Canada

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Salvage Vehicle Transport

Salvage and Inoperable Vehicle Shipping

Moving a salvage vehicle isn't the same as shipping a running car.

What We Move

Auction Pickups

We pick up from auction lots across Canada, including IAAI. For full details on auction-specific logistics, visit our Auction Car Shipping page.

Inoperable Vehicles

A non-running vehicle needs winch loading or specialized equipment to get it on the carrier. We handle inoperable vehicle shipping for cars that can't be driven, steered, or braked onto the trailer.

Salvage Title Shipping

We move salvage vehicles across Canada daily. To learn how salvage titles work in Canada, see the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators guidelines.

Insurance & Damage Cases

Total Loss Relocation

Total loss vehicle relocation covers vehicles that need to move from an insurance yard, collision facility, or storage lot to your location or a rebuilder.

Insurance Write-Off Transport

Insurance salvage hauling covers vehicles flagged as write-offs that need to move from the insurance yard to your location or a rebuilder.

Wrecked Vehicle Transport

If you need to transport a wrecked car, we'll get it picked up and delivered. If the vehicle has high value despite the damage, our enclosed car transport service offers added protection during the move.

How It Works

How salvage car
transport works

The process accounts for vehicles in any condition.

You request a quote.

Tell us where the vehicle is, where it needs to go, and its current condition. Be specific: does it roll, steer, and brake? This determines the equipment we assign.

We confirm the pickup

We coordinate directly with the yard, facility, or owner. This includes navigating release procedures and scheduling pickup windows.

Loading

Non-running or damaged vehicles are loaded using a winch or hydraulic lift gate. No stress on damaged components. All vehicles are inspected and documented before transport.

In-transit tracking.

Track your vehicle through Automoves ONE from pickup to delivery.

Delivery & sign-off

Final inspection at drop-off. You confirm the vehicle's condition against the pickup report.

Standards & Liability

Full visibility through Automoves ONE. Real-time status updates, ETA tracking, and delivery confirmations, accessible to your logistics team without follow-up calls.

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Costs & Timelines

Salvage Car Transport Cost and Timelines

What affects your salvage car transport cost and timeline depends on a few operational variables.

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Vehicle condition

Inoperable vehicle shipping and winch car transport may require specific equipment, which can add a day or two to the pickup window compared to a running vehicle.

Pickup location

Insurance yards, collision facilities, and storage lots each have their own release procedures and access hours. We coordinate directly with the facility to schedule pickup as early as possible.

Route

Shipments between major cities move faster. Remote pickup or delivery locations may increase transit time.

Season

Insurance claim cycles and post-winter salvage volumes create peak periods. Booking ahead helps secure your preferred dates.

Vehicle condition

A car that rolls, steers, and brakes costs less to load and ship. Non-running vehicles, salvage cars, and wrecked vehicles require additional equipment and handling, which increases the price.

Vehicle size and weight

Larger vehicles take more space on the carrier. A compact car costs less to ship than a full-size truck.

Distance

Longer routes cost more, but the rate per kilometer improves on longer hauls.

Transport type

Open carrier is standard for most salvage moves. Enclosed is available if needed.

Trusted Network

Brands We Work With

Trusted by leading automotive brands, dealer networks, and fleet operators across Canada.

Coverage

Salvage Car Shipping Coverage Across Canada

We provide salvage car transport and salvage vehicle transport services across every province.

Major hubs across Canada
Pickups from insurance yards, collision facilities, storage lots, and body shops are available in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and all major cities in between.
Direct terminal network
7 terminals strategically located across Canada for faster routing, better scheduling, and reliable vehicle movement.
We prioritize efficiency
Routing is optimized around load consolidation, helping combine shipments across common corridors to reduce cost and transit time.

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Your vehicle's condition is our starting point, not a barrier.

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Common Questions About Salvage Car Transport

Yes. We handle inoperable vehicle shipping using winch loading and specialized equipment. Let us know the vehicle's exact condition when you request a quote, including whether it rolls, steers, and brakes, so we can assign the right carrier.

Yes. We transport salvage title vehicles, insurance write-offs, and total loss vehicles. The title status doesn't affect our ability to ship it. Just make sure the vehicle has been released for pickup.

Winch car transport. The vehicle is loaded using a winch without putting stress on damaged components. We handle vehicles with seized brakes, flat tires, broken suspension, and other mechanical issues regularly.

Yes. Insurance salvage hauling covers vehicles at insurance yards, collision facilities, and storage lots across Canada. We coordinate release procedures and pickup scheduling on your behalf.

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Salvage Car Transport Across Canada