Car Shipping Michigan

At SGT Auto Transport, we’ve been in the auto logistics business for over ten years.

We’ve helped 70,000 customers with their cross country auto shipping needs and handled over 100,000 vehicles.

You can’t have that kind of track record without doing some things right, and one thing we’ve definitely learned is that customers like feeling appreciated and valued.

Our customer-first mentality means that we want everyone we have a transaction with to feel empowered and feel like they have a stake in what happens, and we do everything we can to make sure that we meet those expectations.

 It’s not just a slogan or a cheap motto, it’s how we do business and it’s foundational to everything we do. 

Open car transport: with this system, your vehicle is loaded onto an open transport trailer along with several others for its trip to its destination. Open car transport leaves your vehicle exposed to the elements, but it’s by far the most economical way to go.

Enclosed car transport: this is a logistics method where your car is loaded into a closed trailer and then locked in for its trip. Enclosed car transport is a good option for very rare, valuable or delicate cars (or exotic sports cars with low ground clearance), affording an added measure of security and protection, but it does come at an enhanced cost.

Express car shipping: there are a lot of details to work out when setting up a car delivery, which is why we always prefer to have a couple of weeks lead time to sort through things. We know that’s not always possible, though, so we can arrange expedited car shipping for priority and last-minute deliveries. 

Guaranteed pickup service: your time is valuable, and we respect that. With guaranteed pickup service, there’s no need to keep your whole afternoon open while waiting for your pickup driver; it’s your assurance that he’ll be at your location at your predetermined time and date.

Cross country car shipping: shipping anything for several hundred miles can get expensive, since cost/mile is a big part of shipping cost calculations. Cross country car shipping can be a great value, though, since cost/mile starts to drop for longer runs. 

Please check your vehicle for any fluid leaks: coolant, motor oil, transmission, brake or power steering fluid. 

If you’re shipping a project car or a vintage car with any mechanical quirks (such as a special process for starting), consider leaving the transport driver a cheat sheet to inform him. 

Remember that your transport driver will need a copy of the car’s ignition key. 

Please be sure all four tires are inflated, the battery is charged and the headlights and taillights are working. 

It’s a good idea to ship your car with a quarter tank of fuel or less; curb weight is a big part of shipping costs, and fuel weighs about 6 lb per gallon. 

If your car isn’t in running condition, please let us know. We can and do ship cars that can’t start, run, steer and stop under their own power, but it takes extra equipment and time. 

If your pickup point is on a congested urban or suburban street, it could be difficult (or even against city ordinances) to get a commercial transport truck to where you are. If that’s the case, consider getting together with the transport driver at an easier, more accessible spot like an open parking lot. 

Transparency and no-nonsense pricing

Professionalism and attention to detail 

Variety of shipping options available

Years of experience with a handpicked team of 25,000 transport drivers available

One thing that many people love about Michigan is the weather. Move to this state, and you’ll get to enjoy four distinct seasons. The summers are warm and lush, fall is crisp and colorful, you can snowshoe in the winter and cycle in the spring.

In Michigan, you’ll find some of the nation’s most respected colleges and universities. As well as outstanding educational programs, these also boast respected sports teams. The University of Michigan is one of the most highly regarded public universities in the country. Residency in the state qualifies you and your children for lower-priced tuition at this university.

Michigan ranks 23rd in the nation for jobs and diverse economic opportunities. While the job market might not be on a par with that of Utah or Colorado, it’s not too shabby either. Its current unemployment rate is close to the national average, and trade, utilities, and transportation make up the bulk of its workforce. Jobs in education, tourism, and healthcare services are also growing.

The cost of living in Michigan is lower than the national average. The cost of the average home is also well below the national average. In addition, food and groceries, health care costs, and other miscellaneous living costs such as dining out and entertainment are all below the national average.

When you become a resident of Michigan, you must title and register your vehicle immediately. There is no grace period provided in Michigan law. The Michigan Vehicle Code defines a resident as every person who resides in this state and establishes that they are legally present in the US. New residents need to visit a Secretary of State branch office to apply for a Michigan driver’s license or state ID card, vehicle title, and registration as soon as they establish residency in the state.