🚀 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:
- Distance (longer = more expensive)
- Vehicle type (SUV/Pickup cost 5-15% more than sedan)
- Operational status (non-running vehicles cost 20-25% more)
- Carrier type (all quotes are for open carrier)
❓ 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 York | 2,796 mi | $1,189 | 4-5 days |
| Miami → Seattle | 3,306 mi | $2,610 | 5-6 days |
| San Francisco → Los Angeles | 378 mi | $450 | 1-2 days |
| Chicago → Houston | 1,086 mi | $780 | 2-3 days |
| Phoenix → Denver | 867 mi | $650 | 1-2 days |
| Boston → Atlanta | 1,095 mi | $795 | 2-3 days |
| Dallas → Las Vegas | 1,230 mi | $850 | 2-3 days |
| Portland → San Diego | 1,087 mi | $775 | 2-3 days |
| Detroit → Orlando | 1,359 mi | $950 | 3-4 days |
| Philadelphia → Phoenix | 2,408 mi | $1,050 | 4-5 days |
| New York → Miami | 1,282 mi | $975 | 2-3 days |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 2,015 mi | $1,050 | 3-4 days |
| Seattle → San Diego | 1,255 mi | $850 | 2-3 days |
| Atlanta → Denver | 1,398 mi | $925 | 3-4 days |
| Houston → Phoenix | 1,180 mi | $825 | 2-3 days |
| Tampa → New York | 1,142 mi | $875 | 2-3 days |
| San Jose → Austin | 1,742 mi | $975 | 3-4 days |
| Charlotte → Las Vegas | 2,194 mi | $1,100 | 4-5 days |
| Columbus → Los Angeles | 2,278 mi | $1,125 | 4-5 days |
| Indianapolis → Seattle | 2,152 mi | $1,075 | 3-4 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
- No API Key Required - Free and open for all
- Real-time Pricing - Accurate quotes based on current market rates
- Nationwide Coverage - All 50 US states
- Multiple Vehicle Types - Sedan, SUV, Pickup, Van
- Instant Booking - Quote URL for direct customer booking
- CORS Enabled - Works from browsers and web applications
- Fast Response - Typically under 1.5 seconds
🏢 About CarHauler247
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured auto transport company with over 20 years of experience shipping vehicles nationwide.
Why Choose Us?
- ⭐ 5-star rated service
- 📦 Open and enclosed carrier options
- ⚡ Instant online quotes and booking
- 🛡️ Price and time guarantee available
- 📱 Real-time tracking
- 💳 No deposit until carrier assigned option
⚡ Rate Limits & Fair Use
This API is rate-limited by IP address to ensure fair access for all users.
- Reasonable use is encouraged
- Excessive automated requests may be throttled
- For high-volume integrations, please contact us
📞 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.