Connecticut Car Shipping Services

Because Connecticut is a major transit link between New York City and Boston, we have carriers moving through the I-95 and I-84 corridors daily. We can typically arrange pickups within 24–48 hours in major hubs like Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, and Danbury. If you are shipping from more rural areas like the Litchfield Hills or the Quiet Corner, we recommend booking 5–7 days in advance to secure a driver on a local route.

Many Connecticut towns, especially in areas like Greenwich, Mystic, or Litchfield, have narrow roads, low-hanging trees, and strict weight limits that 75-foot transport trucks cannot navigate. If your street is inaccessible, your driver will coordinate a meeting at a nearby large parking lot, such as a local Stop & Shop or a commuter lot, to ensure a safe and legal offload of your vehicle.

New residents must register their vehicles with the Connecticut DMV within 60 days of establishing residency. To complete this, you will need a VIN Verification, which is conducted at any state-certified emissions testing center. We coordinate our delivery windows to ensure your vehicle arrives with ample time for you to complete these mandatory inspections and avoid late registration penalties.

Yes. If your vehicle is model year 2021 or older (four years or older), it must pass a Connecticut Emissions Test. Additionally, all out-of-state vehicles require a physical VIN verification to ensure the paperwork matches the car. Since your car is being delivered door-to-door, you can drive it directly to a local testing station as soon as it's unloaded.

Connecticut winters often involve heavy use of liquid magnesium chloride (road brine), which can be corrosive to a car's undercarriage. While Open Transport is our most economical option, many of our CT clients choose Enclosed Auto Transport between November and March. This protects your vehicle from salt spray, freezing rain, and flying ice chunks common on Northeast interstates.

Shipping prices in Connecticut are highly seasonal. Rates for the "Snowbird" route (CT to Florida) spike in October and November. Conversely, shipping a car into Connecticut from the South is often much cheaper during these months. If you’re looking for the best value, try to schedule your move in the late summer or mid-winter "off-peak" windows.

While DOT regulations technically prohibit carriers from transporting household goods, most drivers allow up to 100 lbs of soft goods (like clothes or linens) if they are stored in the trunk and below the window line. This is particularly helpful for students moving to Yale or UConn. However, please note that these items are not covered by the carrier's insurance, so avoid packing valuables or electronics.