Manheim Auction Transport — From the Manheim Lot to Your Door

• Your Manheim buyer or dealer number
• The vehicle's VIN, year, make and model
• The auction location name and address (many metros have more than one Manheim site)
• The gate pass or release, available once payment clears
• Whether the vehicle runs and drives

Send these with your quote request or as soon as the vehicle is released, and we'll handle the rest.

Manheim releases vehicles electronically once payment clears. Send us the release as soon as it's issued so the carrier can be at the gate before storage charges start. If you buy several units at one sale, ask about loading them together on one truck.

Auction car shipping is priced like any other move: distance first, then vehicle size, condition, transport type and timing. On open transport, short trips under 500 miles typically run about $1.50–$2.00 per mile and long trips drop to roughly $0.60–$0.80 per mile. Enclosed transport adds 30–40%, and non-running vehicles usually add a $100–$200 winch fee (more for vehicles that don't roll).

Manheim is one of the largest wholesale vehicle marketplaces in the world. It started in 1945 in Manheim, Pennsylvania, and today operates physical auction sites across the U.S. alongside its online platforms, including simulcast and digital sales. Manheim is part of Cox Automotive. Because it's a dealer-only marketplace, most buyers are licensed dealers, wholesalers and fleet or remarketing professionals.

With dozens of locations, the first thing we need is the exact Manheim site your vehicle is at — many large metro areas have one, and some regions have several nearby.

Manheim sells primarily to licensed dealers. Private buyers generally can't register without a dealer license, though some buy through a licensed dealer acting on their behalf. If you're a dealer buying regularly, a standing transport arrangement on your common lanes can keep costs down and pickups predictable.

Here are example distances and typical open-carrier prices for a standard sedan from Manheim Pennsylvania (Manheim, PA). Your price depends on the exact location, vehicle and season.

• Manheim Pennsylvania to [Philadelphia](/cities/philadelphia-car-shipping) (~75 mi): about $300–$500 open, 1–2 days in transit
• Manheim Pennsylvania to [New York City](/cities/new-york-city-car-shipping) (~160 mi): about $300–$500 open, 1–2 days in transit
• Manheim Pennsylvania to [Pittsburgh](/cities/pittsburgh-car-shipping) (~220 mi): about $300–$500 open, 1–2 days in transit
• Manheim Pennsylvania to [Atlanta](/cities/atlanta-car-shipping) (~730 mi): about $550–$850 open, 2–4 days in transit
• Manheim Pennsylvania to [Miami](/cities/miami-car-shipping) (~1,150 mi): about $750–$1,100 open, 3–5 days in transit

Enclosed transport usually adds 30–40%. Non-running vehicles add a winch charge.

Many Manheim purchases happen online, and the car may be at a location you've never visited. Before booking transport, confirm the vehicle's physical location in your account, the release status and any post-sale inspection or arbitration timing. Booking a pickup after any inspection or arbitration window closes avoids paying for a truck that has to wait.

Inspect the vehicle against the auction listing and condition report, and against the Bill of Lading from pickup. Note any new transport damage on the Bill of Lading before signing — issues that were present at the auction are handled through Manheim's own arbitration or condition policies, not the carrier. Then plan title transfer, inspection and registration in your state. See moving a car to a new state and the auction pickup guide.

Manheim sites run on tight sale-day schedules. Pickups are often easiest the day after a sale, when lanes are quiet. If your purchase includes a post-sale inspection, wait for the result before the truck arrives so the vehicle isn't loaded while a dispute is still open.

• The exact location address (not just the city)
• Lot, stock or VIN number
• Your buyer or account number
• The release, gate pass or pickup authorization
• Pickup hours and a contact phone number at the location
• Whether the vehicle runs, steers and brakes, and whether keys are included
• Your delivery address and the best contact at delivery

With these details, we can schedule the pickup without back-and-forth and keep your vehicle from sitting in storage.

Vehicles bought through Manheim ship to buyers across the country. Some of the most common destination states include Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Georgia, California. Each state page shows pickup cities, typical prices and popular routes, and our routes page lists every corridor we cover.

Open carriers move the majority of Manheim purchases. Enclosed transport makes sense for luxury, exotic and collector units, or for late-model vehicles you want delivered without road grime before going on your lot.