A car-shipping quote and an estimated pickup date do not mean the same thing as a written price or timing guarantee. Before booking, confirm what the offer covers, what could change and who will carry your vehicle. For your route and vehicle, request a personalized car-shipping quote.
Guaranteed Pick-Up and Delivery Services
With Yellowfin, requested pickup and delivery dates are not guaranteed. Once a Carrier is assigned, the dates provided are the Carrier’s projections; weather, road conditions, mechanical problems and other delays can affect the schedule. If you are comparing a provider’s guaranteed offer, ask whether pickup means collection by the long-haul Carrier or a separate collection and storage arrangement, what charges apply and what the written agreement says happens if the date is missed. Keep in contact with the Carrier and Yellowfin about scheduling, and arrange an available delivery representative if needed. See our delivery-planning guide.
Price Guarantees
If a provider advertises a guaranteed price, ask for the written total, what it includes and which conditions could change it. Confirm the vehicle’s size, condition and modifications, the route, the trailer type and any special arrangements. Yellowfin’s terms state that the transportation total covers taxes and tolls, while misrepresented vehicle details or changes to an order can lead to additional fees. Compare the written scope and conditions alongside the price; a low initial quote alone does not establish that a Carrier has been assigned. Read our car-shipping pricing guide and contract guide before deciding.
Yellowfin Quotes, Fees & Cancellation
Yellowfin operates as a transportation broker and arranges shipment with a Carrier. Ask your Advisor to explain the proposed shipment, its total price, the broker service fee, the Carrier’s delivery balance and the estimated schedule. This is a shipment-specific discussion, not a promise of the lowest possible price or one universal market rate.
Under Yellowfin’s terms, the deposit is the broker service fee and becomes due once the selected Carrier is assigned. The remaining balance due to the Carrier is payable on delivery. Confirm the Carrier’s preferred payment method and company name in advance; our payment guide explains the standard arrangement and special requests.
Cancellation depends on the stage of your order. Changes before dispatch may bring additional fees. If you cancel after dispatch, previously paid deposits or service fees are forfeited; an order cannot be canceled or changed after pickup. Misrepresented vehicle details or failure to release the vehicle to the assigned Carrier can also result in forfeited fees under the terms. Do not assume that an initial quote promises cancellation without charge or a refund. Review the current Yellowfin terms, especially sections 4–9, and ask about your order’s status before making a change.
Ready to discuss your shipment? Request a personalized quote with your route, vehicle and preferred dates, or call 888-223-5038. Review the written shipment details and current terms before placing an order, and confirm any proposed changes in writing before releasing your vehicle.
