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Your quoted price stays locked throughout the 48-hour quote period. Keep the quote handy and check that it describes the shipment you intend to book.
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A clear quote gives you time to decide. Your Van 3 transport price is locked for 48 hours after you receive it, with no hidden fees. Review your route, vehicle and service, then book from your quote page while that price is valid.
Your quoted price stays locked throughout the 48-hour quote period. Keep the quote handy and check that it describes the shipment you intend to book.
Review the full quoted price before confirming. If you need a different service or your shipment details change, ask for an updated quote first.
Compare the offer for your actual vehicle and route, then book against that quote. If the 48-hour period passes without booking, an updated quote may apply.
The lock begins when you receive your quote, so you can compare the service and make a decision with a clear time limit. It does not wait until a carrier is assigned or the car is collected. Here is what to expect when you request a price through the quote form.
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Enter your route, transport type and vehicle details. The system finds the best available quote for that shipment and shows it immediately on a new page. Check the information you supplied before using the price to make your plans.
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The quoted price is locked for 48 hours from receipt. You can review the offer and ask the team about the service during that period. A quote lets you consider a booking; requesting one does not require you to pay.
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If the offer suits your move, book within the 48-hour period. You can choose full payment or a deposit by credit card, debit card or PayPal. Read the booking confirmation and the payment terms for the option you select.
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If you have not booked when the 48 hours end, your price may change. Request or review the updated quote before confirming. The updated price will be locked for another 48 hours, giving you a new period in which to decide.
Need to understand the rest of the journey? See how car shipping works, from carrier arrangements and pickup to inspection and delivery.
The confirmed Price Lock period is 48 hours after you receive the quote. You do not need to guess whether the countdown starts when you first visit the website, when you fill in the first field or when you speak to a driver: it starts with receipt of the offer.
Review the quoted route, vehicle and transport type, ask any questions and complete your booking while the quote is valid. Keep the quote and the booking confirmation so you can refer to the price and shipment details you agreed.
If you have not booked, the quote may be updated. An expired offer should not be treated as a current price for a later booking. Review the new total; once received, the updated quote is locked for another 48 hours.
This 48-hour period describes the validity of an unbooked quote. Your collection arrangements, delivery estimate and payment schedule are separate parts of your booking. Review those details in the confirmation rather than treating quote validity as a pickup or delivery deadline.
Your quote is prepared for the information you provide. If the shipment changes, the original offer may no longer describe the service you need. Contact Van 3 before confirming the change so the team can check the arrangements and explain any revised price.
Tell the team if you are switching to a different vehicle or if the quoted car has modifications. A lift kit, larger tires or added equipment can affect the space and loading arrangements the carrier needs.
Report whether the car starts, steers and brakes, and mention anything that could prevent normal loading. A vehicle that has stopped running since the quote was requested may need a different loading plan.
Ask for a review if you change your requested dates, pickup address or delivery address. A new location or schedule may change the route and availability behind the original quote.
Changing from open to enclosed transport, requesting a tighter schedule or adding special handling requirements changes the service being priced. Confirm the new scope before assuming the old total still applies.
Keep a copy of any updated quote and confirmation. Read the terms and conditions and cancellation and refund policy before booking, and ask the team to clarify anything that affects your decision.
Illustrative example only — not a Van 3 offer. The amounts below are invented to explain the timing. They are not actual shipping prices, savings or a prediction of how a future quote will change.
Imagine that an $800 quote arrives on Monday at 10:00 AM. Its 48-hour period runs until Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the same time zone. You can review that offer and book within the period.
If you have not booked by the deadline, a new quote may be different. For example, an updated $850 quote received on Thursday at 2:00 PM would be locked until Saturday at 2:00 PM in that same time zone.
An expired quote is not automatically replaced by a higher price; the rule is that it may change. Always check the current offer rather than using this example to estimate your own shipment cost.
For the factors used to price your actual move, read the car shipping cost guide.
If you have found a better car shipping quote somewhere else, give Van 3 a call. Tell the team about your route, vehicle, requested dates and transport type, and share the offer you are comparing. We will try to beat it.
Compare the same service before choosing. Check the total price, vehicle condition, open or enclosed transport and pickup requirements on both offers. Price Match is a conversation with our team, so call (224) 788-7777 before booking and review the offer we can make for your shipment.
Price Match and Price Lock work together in different ways: Price Match lets us try to improve on another company’s quote; Price Lock gives you 48 hours to book after receiving your Van 3 quote. A lower price is not automatic, and the team will confirm any revised offer before you decide.
FAQ
When does the 48-hour lock begin?
It begins when you receive your quoted price. If you do not book within those 48 hours, the quote may change. Any updated quote is locked for another 48 hours from receipt, so review the current offer before confirming your booking.
What happens if I change my pickup date or vehicle?
Contact Van 3 before agreeing the change. Your quote describes a particular route, vehicle, condition and service; different dates or vehicle requirements may need a revised offer. Ask the team to confirm the updated total and arrangements, and keep that confirmation with your booking.
What if the carrier asks for more money at pickup?
Contact Van 3 using your booking details and quote before agreeing to an unexplained extra charge. Ask what the charge is for and keep a record of the request. The team can compare it with the service you booked and clarify the next step; do not assume a verbal request replaces your written confirmation.
Does Price Lock mean there are hidden fees later?
No hidden fees is part of the confirmed quote promise. Check the full price and shipment details before booking. If you request a different route, vehicle or service, ask for the revised price before agreeing to that change, rather than treating it as the same shipment.
Will Van 3 beat a quote from another company?
If you find a better quote somewhere else, call Van 3 and we will try to beat it. Share the details of the offer so the team can compare the route, vehicle, transport type and dates. Price Match is not an automatic discount or a promise that every competing quote will be beaten; review the quote the team confirms for you.
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