Auction Car ShippingAcross Canada
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Salvage and Inoperable Vehicle Shipping
Moving a salvage vehicle is not the same as shipping a running car. The equipment, loading process, and handling all change based on the vehicle’s condition. Here is when clients call us:
You purchased a salvage vehicle at auction.
You got the winning bid, but the vehicle cannot simply be driven away. We coordinate pickup and transport from auctions, yards, and seller locations.
Your vehicle doesn’t run.
A non-running vehicle needs winch loading, carrier coordination, and extra care. We arrange the right transport option based on the vehicle condition.
You have a salvage title vehicle.
We can move salvage vehicles across Canada safely. Tell us the title status, pickup location, and destination so we can plan the shipment properly.
You’re dealing with a total loss claim.
Insurance write-offs and total loss vehicles often need special pickup instructions, yard access details, and careful documentation before transport.
You’re shipping an insurance write-off.
We help move insurance write-offs from auctions, storage lots, or repair facilities to buyers, rebuilders, or other approved destinations.
You need a wrecked car moved.
If the vehicle is damaged, rolled, or not roadworthy, we can help arrange transport with the right loading approach and carrier equipment for the condition.
The process accounts for vehicles in any condition.
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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.
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We confirm the pickup.
We coordinate directly with the auction house or yard. Auction pickup services include navigating lot release procedures and pickup windows on your behalf.
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Delivery and sign-off.
Final inspection at drop-off. You confirm the vehicle’s condition against the pickup report.
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In-transit tracking.
Track your vehicle through Automoves ONE from pickup to delivery.
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Loading.
Running vehicles are driven onto the carrier. Non-running or damaged vehicles are loaded using a winch or hydraulic lift gate. All vehicles are inspected and documented before transport.
Standards & Consistency
Every auction and salvage vehicle we move follows the same documentation and inspection process. The vehicle’s condition is recorded before and after transport, regardless of its state.
Risk & Liability
All vehicles are insured during transport, including salvage and non-running units. We'll confirm coverage details and any special considerations before booking. Full details on our Insurance & Liability page.
Who Trusts Us With Their Auction Vehicles
We help auction purchasers, salvage buyers, body shops, rebuilders, independent mechanics, and insurance companies across Canada.
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Auction Car Shipping Coverage Across Canada
Regions Automoves Serves
We provide auction vehicle pickup services and auto transport from lots, storage yards, and auction locations across Canada. Our most active routes connect major markets, with service to smaller communities available on request.
If you bought a car from auction or need a damaged vehicle moved, we can plan a route that gets it from the pickup location to your home, shop, or terminal.
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Common Questions About Auction Car Shipping
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 auction lot has released the vehicle for pickup.
Request a quote with the auction lot name, vehicle details, and your delivery address. We'll coordinate lot release, schedule the pickup, and deliver the vehicle to you. You can track the shipment through Automoves ONE.
No. Our auction pickup services include coordinating directly with the lot. As long as the vehicle is paid for and released, we handle the rest. You just need to be available at delivery to inspect and sign off.
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