Lepke Auto Transport

06/23/2026

The carrier is scheduled, the quote is confirmed, and your vehicle is headed across the country. But before the truck rolls up to your driveway, there's one more step that most people skip: properly preparing the car for shipment.

https://lepkeautotrans.com/preparing-car-for-shipping

06/16/2026

Shipping a BMW M5, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, or a Porsche 911 is not the same as shipping a 2012 Honda Civic. The stakes are different. The vehicle's value — financial and personal — demands a higher standard of care, a different carrier type, and a transport partner who understands what "flawless delivery" actually means.

https://lepkeautotrans.com/luxury-car-transport-guide

06/15/2026

Moving across the country with two cars and no one to drive the second one. Buying out a family member's estate and inheriting three vehicles you need to get home. Running a small dealership and moving inventory between locations. Retiring to Florida and realizing you and your spouse each have a car.

https://lepkeautotrans.com/multi-vehicle-car-shipping-guide

06/09/2026

You've handed over the keys to your car — maybe a vehicle you've owned for years, maybe a brand-new purchase you haven't even driven yet. Now it's loaded onto a carrier truck somewhere between states, and you're left wondering: Where is my car right now?

https://lepkeautotrans.com/live-tracking-car-shipping

06/05/2026

A job offer in another city is exciting — and stressful. Between finding housing, notifying your current employer, enrolling kids in new schools, and coordinating a household move, vehicle logistics can feel like one problem too many. But here's the reality: shipping your car during a relocation is often the smartest, most cost-effective choice — and when timed correctly, it's far less complicated than it seems.

https://lepkeautotrans.com/relocation-car-shipping-guide

06/03/2026

When you request an auto transport quote, one of the first decisions you'll face is this: door-to-door or terminal-to-terminal delivery? It's a simple-sounding question, but the answer shapes your entire shipping experience — from cost and convenience to timelines and risk.

https://lepkeautotrans.com/door-to-door-vs-terminal-car-shipping

05/29/2026

Not every car that needs to be shipped is ready to drive. Engines blow. Transmissions fail. Project cars sit on jackstands. Barn finds haven't turned a wheel in decades. Auction vehicles come with unknown mechanical histories. Whatever the reason, if a vehicle can't be driven onto a truck under its own power, it's classified as inoperable — and it requires a different approach to transport.

https://lepkeautotrans.com/inoperable-car-shipping-guide

05/26/2026

Online car buying has exploded. In 2026, more than one in four vehicle purchases involves a buyer and seller in different states — a trend driven by platforms like Carvana, CarMax Online, eBay Motors, Facebook Marketplace, Bring a Trailer, and Autotrader. Buyers are no longer limited to inventory within driving distance. The perfect car might be sitting on a lot in Phoenix when you live in Boston.

https://lepkeautotrans.com/online-car-buying-shipping-guide

05/22/2026

Classic, antique, and collector cars are among the most prized possessions their owners will ever move. Whether you're transporting a 1967 Mustang Fastback to a concours show, relocating a numbers-matching Corvette after a collector car auction purchase, or moving your restored vintage vehicle to a new home, classic car shipping requires a completely different level of care than standard auto transport.

https://lepkeautotrans.com/classic-car-shipping-guide

04/01/2026

How Long Does it Take to Ship a Car?

How long does it take to ship a car in 2026? Average transit times are 1-2 weeks depending on distance. Learn what affects delivery speed and how to get faster pickup.