They aren’t. Some quote low to win the click, then raise it; others price the move honestly up front. The number matters less than whether the company stands behind it.

Demand shifts through the year. When carriers are scarce on your route or the weather slows transit, prices move with it — which is why timing is one of the levers on your quote.

With Carvato, the locked all-in price is the full price. A specialist confirms it before booking, and the price on delivery matches the price you locked.

Inoperable vehicles need winch loading and extra handling, which adds cost. It’s routine — just tell your specialist up front so the right equipment is assigned.

Next-day requests usually cost more, not less. Booking a few days ahead gives carriers time to fit your route efficiently, which tends to mean a better rate.

Enclosed runs a meaningful premium — the trailer carries far fewer cars and fully shields them. It’s worth it for high-value vehicles, but it isn’t a small upcharge.

It’s the opposite. Per-mile rates step down as distance grows — a cross-country haul costs less per mile than a short hop, though more in total.

There’s no rate card. Price is built from distance, route, vehicle, season, and carrier supply, so two moves the same distance can cost different amounts. A quote that ignores those inputs isn’t a real price.

A lowball price often leaves your car unbooked, because no carrier will haul it at that rate. A realistic price is what actually gets your car assigned and moving.

Many instant quotes are automated estimates that climb after you’ve committed. With Carvato, a transport specialist confirms a real, all-in price and locks it at booking — the number you book is the number you pay on delivery.