Washington Car Shipping Services

How to ship a car

At All State to State Auto Transport, we pride ourselves on providing a hassle-free car shipping process. To ensure a seamless experience, simply follow these straightforward steps.

Get Your Free Estimate

Start by using our online car shipping cost estimator to receive a customised shipping rate based on your needs. All you need to do is enter essential details about your vehicle, including its make and model, pickup and drop-off addresses, preferred shipping date, and preferred carrier. You’ll receive a no-obligation quote tailored to your requirements within a few seconds. 

Scheduling and Pickup Logistics

Once you've received your quote, one of our knowledgeable customer care coordinators will contact you. They’ll discuss your vehicle’s specifications and work with you to schedule a pickup time and location that aligns with your preferences. Please note that adjustments can be made if necessary. 

Our professional driver will collect your vehicle and transport it to the designated destination on your chosen pickup day.

 Before the driver departs, it’s essential to inspect your car for any pre-existing damage and denote this on the delivery receipt to ensure coverage.

Safe and Secure Delivery

Your vehicle will be delivered with the utmost care to the location of your choice. Upon arrival, inspect to confirm that your car is in the same condition as when it was shipped.

Cost Saving Tips for Washington Car Shipping

1. Choose the Right Transport Method

Choose the most affordable shipping method for your car. Since all modes of car shipping are not created equal, understanding the different types of car shipping trailers can save you hundreds of dollars.

Open auto transport is the most affordable car shipping option. In this mode of transport, your vehicle is loaded onto an open truck. Just imagine those trucks you see on highways carrying several vehicles. They are widely available and mostly used due to their popularity and capacity to carry several cars. Thus, they are cheap compared to other methods of shipping. 

In enclosed transport, where your vehicle is transported in a truck with a box-type loading body, it is an expensive option. In this mode of transport, your vehicle is protected from environmental factors like rain, heat, etc. This mode is commonly used for transporting luxury and expensive cars. 

2. Be Flexible With Dates and Scheduling

Rigid schedules cost money. Carriers price their services not just by the mile, but also by demand and route efficiency. If you need a shipment for your car for a fixed date, you’re essentially asking a driver to detour or create a custom shipment — and that convenience comes with a premium pricing.

Instead, offering a flexible pickup and delivery window — a range of 3–7 days rather than a fixed date — makes it easier for carriers to slot into an existing route. This often results in significantly lower quotes, as drivers can plan around their loads more efficiently.

The best time to ship is often outside peak seasons. Summer months and popular holiday periods see huge spikes in demand, which push prices up. If your timeline allows, consider scheduling transport in late fall, winter, or early spring — when carriers have more available capacity and rates tend to soften. 

4. Be Strategic About Pickup and Drop-Off Locations

Convenience often costs more. Door-to-door service, where a carrier picks up your vehicle from your home and delivers it directly to your chosen address, is unquestionably easy, but it comes with a higher price tag because it requires more effort from the driver.

If you’re willing and able, choosing terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you will be dropping your car off at a vehicle transport company designated lot and picking it up at a terminal near your destination, it can save hundreds off your cost.

Factors that Affect Washington Car Shipping Price

There are a number of factors that affect the cost of car shipping. Each factor has an impact on cost, with some having a high impact and others a low one. The major factors that come into play while calculating the cost of shipping are:

Distance

Vehicle Type (Sedan, SUV, Pickup, Van, Commercial Vehicle, or Oversized Vehicle)

Vehicle Condition (Operable or Inoperable)

Carrier Type (Open or Enclosed Auto Hauling)

Weather Conditions

Accessibility to Pickup and Drop-Off Location

Service Type (Expedited or Normal Shipping)

Top-Rated Services - ASTAST is a licensed auto transport company providing premium shipping services nationwide. Customers have rated it 4.9/5 on various accredited reviews and rating platforms.

Personalized Approach - We use a one-on-one strategy, where our dedicated cordiantors treat every customer with focus and ensure they have a better experience with us.

Insured Services - Our car shipping services fully comply with insurance and safety laws

Additional Assistance - We offer additional assistance with our shipping services. If you need level-lift, crane, land doll, side-lifter, or side-loader services, we will arrange them for you.

Free Shipping Estimator - You can get multiple free quotes with our online shipping calculator, as well as calling our agent for free shipping estimates to get a price idea. 

Zero Up Front Cost

We don't charge any upfront charges. Our prices are transparent, and all the toll taxes are inclusive. 

Our famous Car Shipping Services in Washington

We provide a variety of shipping services, including enclosed car transport, open car hauling, door-to-door transport, snowbird car shipping, student car transport, Hawaii car shipping, and many more, but our most famous shipping services in the state of Washington are:

Inoperable car Transport -  We offers trans[port service for shipping any type of inoperable vehicle room sedan to an oversized vehicle. Transporting these cars requires specialized equipment and expertise. Loading these cars onto a trailer and placing them in balance and the correct position is much more difficult. We have specialized equipment, such as a crane or a forklift, and expertise, and our driver is well-experienced in transporting such vehicles. 

Online Car Purchase Transport - Are you purchasing a car from another state and want to bring it to Florida? Whatever the case, are you looking to move? We will pick up the vehicle from the car dealer or auction house and deliver it to the location you mentioned; our driver will note the vehicle's condition on the bill of lading at the time of pickup. And ensure secure delivery to your doorstep.  

Exotic Car Shipping

A classic car is something different for its owner; they are always curious about its safety, especially when it comes to its shipping. We understand this and provide extra protection while handling it with care, so they remain safe in transit and arrive in their original condition at the drop-off location.

We recommend enclosed car shipping services for these cars.

Bulk Car Transport - Shipping multiple cars at a time is not the same as shipping one car; it requires a different level of expertise that we have. 

Car dealers, car retailers, and businesses are major users of bulk shipping services, as they often need multiple car transports at once. 

Shipping vehicles in bulk is simple for us. Get started with us at your ease anytime.

Washington's Famous Cities for Car Shipping

Yakima, Federal Way, Redmond, Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Spokane, Everett, Vancouver, Renton, Kent, Shoreline, Lakewood, Bellingham, Kennewick

After Delivery Checklist: What to Do?

Once you receive your car after transport, perform a quick on-site inspection of the vehicle in the driver's presence.

1. Conduct Detailed Inspection

First, inspect the vehicle for any dents, scratches, or paint damage that was not there when it was picked up. This is especially important for the rooftop and undercarriage. 

2. Perform Functional Checks

Check if your car starts well. Look for any leaks. Check the tire pressure. In addition, ensure that all fluids are at the right levels.

3. Clean the Car

Your car had been on a long journey. If it were transported in an open truck, there could be a lot of dust on it. Clean it up before use.

4. Check Keys and Personal Items

Upon delivery, get the keys you gave to the driver. In addition, check for the missing items that were in the car at the time of shipping.

5. Sign the BOL

After you have completed a satisfactory inspection of the vehicle, sign the bill of lading. If there are any issues, point them out immediately and contact our claims department.

Things to Know Before Shipping a Car to Washington

You Have 30 Days to Register After Becoming a Resident

If you relocate to Washington permanently, you are required to get a Washington state driver's license and register your car within 30 days of residency. Failure to do so will incur fines and penalties.

You Have 15 Days to Transfer Title

If you purchase or receive a car in Washington, you must transfer the title to your name within 15 days of the purchase or gift date. Failure to do so will incur late fees:

$50 on the 16th day

$2 per day thereafter (capped at $125)

Liability Insurance Is Mandatory

Washington state mandates that drivers carry minimum liability insurance:

$25,000 bodily injury liability per person

$50,000 bodily injury liability per accident

$10,000 property damage liability

You must have this insurance available whenever you drive the vehicle within the state.

Emissions Testing Is No Longer Required

Washington state discontinued its vehicle emissions testing program in 2020. Most drivers do not need to pass an emissions test for vehicle registration. However, some vehicles are compulsory to meet the Clean Car requirements before they can be registered. 

Most gasoline-powered vehicles, 2009 and later, must meet California emissions standards in Washington state, specifically, if you are transporting a vehicle from another state.
 

Remove Toll Passes Before Shipping

Washington state uses the Good To Go! An electronic toll system on certain highways and bridges. If you are transporting a vehicle, remove toll passes or transponders to prevent toll charges.

Helpful Resources for Car Owners Relocating to Washington

Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) - For Driver licensing, vehicle registration, title transfers, license plates, and residency requirements for new Washington residents.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)- For Toll roads, Good To Go! passes, highway travel information, bridge tolling, and transportation updates.

Washington State Patrol (WSP) For information on Vehicle inspections, VIN inspections, salvage vehicle inspections, and highway safety enforcement.

Washington State Department of Ecology - Details on Clean Car standards, vehicle emissions laws, and environmental vehicle compliance requirements.

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner- This covers Auto insurance requirements, consumer protection information, and minimum liability coverage laws.

Washington State Legislature - This website provides Official vehicle laws, traffic statutes, registration penalties, and legal requirements.