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What is the best time of the year to ship your car?
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What is the best time of the year to ship your car?

Understanding the best time of year to ship your car determines how much it costs you and how much stress you experience. Most people pick a ship date based on when they need the car, not when it actually makes sense to ship. This mistake can cost you $20-40 more than necessary. So many car owners often ask this question - this blog is designed to give you all the answers you need.

Olivia Rhye
Mike Hovhannisyan

09 Dec 25

What Documents Are Required for Auto Transport?
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What Documents Are Required for Auto Transport?

Shipping is unfairly associated with a mountain of paperwork. But why? It is way simpler than you think. Obviously, about 90% of domestic shipments require just two things for the entire process: a valid photo ID and a signed Bill of Lading. That's it.

Olivia Rhye
Hayk Baghdasaryan

04 Feb 26

Best American Made Car Brands in 2026
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Best American Made Car Brands in 2026

There are more than 40 automobile brands currently selling vehicles in the U.S. As a patriotic U.S. citizen or lover of American-made cars, you must be wondering: what are the best American-made car brands in 2026?

Olivia Rhye
Hayk Baghdasaryan

02 Jun 26

Summer Car Shipping Costs: Why Prices Increase and How to Save
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Summer Car Shipping Costs: Why Prices Increase and How to Save

The reality is that summer shipping is the most expensive season, with a 10%–20%+ increase. But it is also often quite chaotic and overwhelming. College students are moving for the semester, families are relocating because it's summer break, and snowbirds are returning north. But here's where it gets more serious: online. Vehicle buyers & sellers are also moving goods across state lines. Demand suddenly reaches its peak. However, shippers who understand how summer shipping works will feel more confident, save some money, and have a smoother shipping experience. Let's break down how to ship and save in summer auto shipping.

Olivia Rhye
Hayk Baghdasaryan

20 May 26

Shiply vs Direct Car Shipping Companies: What No One Tells You
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Shiply vs Direct Car Shipping Companies: What No One Tells You

Quality car shipping starts with trust. Between two options - profound research to find the best shipping company and a platform combining providers to ship a car - people often opt for platforms, like Shiply, with the hope that their car will be safely transported. At first glance, it is easy, as platforms are offering a wide range of options for shipping your cars. You have plenty of quotes to compare. You scroll their websites, see many positive reviews, and find options that meet your expectations. Everything seems perfect. In practice, things have different flows. What is there behind the scenes? Let’s break it down.

Olivia Rhye
Mike Hovhannisyan

12 May 26

Can you save money shipping multiple vehicles?
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Can you save money shipping multiple vehicles?

It can be slightly disturbing knowing you've got to ship more than one Vehicle when moving as a family or as a car dealership trading vehicles.

Olivia Rhye
Hayk Baghdasaryan

12 May 26