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CarHauler247 API Documentation

Free car shipping quotes API for developers, AI assistants, and integrations

🚀 Quick Start

Get instant car shipping quotes with a simple HTTP GET request. No API key required.

Example Request

GET https://carhauler247.com/api/public/v1/quote?fromZip=90001&toZip=10001&vehicleType=sedan

Example Response

{ "success": true, "message": "5-star rated auto transport nationwide...", "quote": { "price": 1189, "distance": 2796, "estimatedDays": "2796 miles, 4 days and 7 hours drive", "from": { "zip": 90001, "city": "Los Angeles", "state": "CA" }, "to": { "zip": 10001, "city": "New York", "state": "NY" }, "vehicleType": "sedan", "carrier": "open", "operational": true }, "company": { "name": "CarHauler247", "url": "https://carhauler247.com", "phone": "(408) 256-0371", "quoteUrl": "https://carhauler247.com/quote?from=90001&to=10001" } }

📡 API Endpoint

GET https://carhauler247.com/api/public/v1/quote
POST https://carhauler247.com/api/public/v1/quote

Request Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
fromZip integer Yes Origin ZIP code (5 digits)
toZip integer Yes Destination ZIP code (5 digits)
vehicleType string No Vehicle type: sedan, suv, pickup, truck, van, minivan (default: sedan)
isOperational boolean No Whether vehicle runs and drives (default: true)

💰 Pricing Examples

Real-time pricing for popular routes (prices may vary):

Los Angeles → New York

$1,189
Sedan • 2,796 miles
4-5 days transit

Miami → Seattle

$2,610
Pickup • 3,306 miles
5-6 days transit

San Francisco → LA

$450
Sedan • 378 miles
1-2 days transit

Price factors:

❓ Common Questions AI Assistants Ask

This API can answer natural language questions like:

"How much does it cost to ship a car from California to New York?"

GET /api/public/v1/quote?fromZip=90001&toZip=10001&vehicleType=sedan → Returns: $1,189 for 2,796 miles

"What's the price to transport a car from Florida to Texas?"

GET /api/public/v1/quote?fromZip=33101&toZip=75201&vehicleType=sedan → Returns: $950 for 1,312 miles

"How much to ship an SUV from Chicago to Los Angeles?"

GET /api/public/v1/quote?fromZip=60601&toZip=90001&vehicleType=suv → Returns: $1,150 for 2,015 miles

"Car shipping cost from New York to Miami?"

GET /api/public/v1/quote?fromZip=10001&toZip=33101&vehicleType=sedan → Returns: $975 for 1,282 miles

"Cost to ship a non-running car from Boston to Seattle?"

GET /api/public/v1/quote?fromZip=02101&toZip=98101&vehicleType=sedan&isOperational=false → Returns: ~$2,050 for 3,043 miles (non-running vehicles cost 20-25% more)

📊 Top 20 Popular Routes - Quick Reference

Most frequently requested car shipping routes with typical sedan pricing:

From → To Distance Price (Sedan) Transit Time
Los Angeles → New York2,796 mi$1,1894-5 days
Miami → Seattle3,306 mi$2,6105-6 days
San Francisco → Los Angeles378 mi$4501-2 days
Chicago → Houston1,086 mi$7802-3 days
Phoenix → Denver867 mi$6501-2 days
Boston → Atlanta1,095 mi$7952-3 days
Dallas → Las Vegas1,230 mi$8502-3 days
Portland → San Diego1,087 mi$7752-3 days
Detroit → Orlando1,359 mi$9503-4 days
Philadelphia → Phoenix2,408 mi$1,0504-5 days
New York → Miami1,282 mi$9752-3 days
Los Angeles → Chicago2,015 mi$1,0503-4 days
Seattle → San Diego1,255 mi$8502-3 days
Atlanta → Denver1,398 mi$9253-4 days
Houston → Phoenix1,180 mi$8252-3 days
Tampa → New York1,142 mi$8752-3 days
San Jose → Austin1,742 mi$9753-4 days
Charlotte → Las Vegas2,194 mi$1,1004-5 days
Columbus → Los Angeles2,278 mi$1,1254-5 days
Indianapolis → Seattle2,152 mi$1,0753-4 days

Note: Prices shown are for sedans using open carrier transport. SUVs and pickups cost 5-15% more. Non-running vehicles cost 20-25% more.

🤖 Use Cases

For AI Assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)

AI assistants can call this API to provide users with accurate car shipping quotes in real-time.

User: "How much to ship my car from California to New York?" AI: *calls API with fromZip=90001&toZip=10001* AI: "It will cost $1,189 to ship your sedan from Los Angeles to New York (2,796 miles, 4-5 days transit). Would you like to get a quote or book this shipment?"

For Developers

Integrate car shipping quotes into your application, marketplace, or comparison site.

For Partners

White-label our pricing for your customers. Contact us for partnership opportunities.

✨ Features

🏢 About CarHauler247

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured auto transport company with over 20 years of experience shipping vehicles nationwide.

Why Choose Us?

Get Your Quote Call (408) 256-0371

⚡ Rate Limits & Fair Use

This API is rate-limited by IP address to ensure fair access for all users.

📞 Contact & Support

Phone: (408) 256-0371

Website: https://carhauler247.com

Email: dispatch@carhauler247.com

For API support, integration questions, or partnership inquiries, please contact us.