Nationwide vehicle transport from Girona

A purchase in another province, a relocation, a classic you would rather not add mileage to, or simply nobody able to give up the day. We transport cars from Girona across Spain, door to door wherever the truck can reach, with goods-in-transit cover for the whole journey.

In Girona it is routine to move vehicles that are crossing into another country or have just entered Spain. It pays to confirm before loading that the plates, ownership and insurance all match what is actually being done.

Moving a vehicle in Girona: what to know

Girona is a regular destination for our work, and it comes with conditions of its own. Girona sits a short distance from La Jonquera, the main land border crossing into France. International vehicle traffic on the AP-7 runs steadily all year round.

The Barri Vell has very narrow medieval streets, some with steps.

The legal position: when transport stops being optional

Spanish law draws a clear line between a vehicle fit for the road and one that is not. Where the ITV has lapsed, insurance has ended, or the vehicle is on temporary deregistration, driving it stops being legal and the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) can penalise it.

Beyond Royal Decree 920/2017 governing the ITV roadworthiness test, road transport of vehicles is subject to operating requirements overseen by the Spanish Ministry of Transport, including transport authorisation and goods-in-transit insurance.

When the car deserves protected transport

Enclosed transport makes sense in three cases: high-value vehicles, classics with original paint, and anything very low. For everything else an open transporter is perfectly safe and considerably cheaper.

On collector vehicles it is worth agreeing securing points in advance. Some classics lack the structural anchor points modern cars have and need a specific approach.

On international moves from Girona, insurance validity in the destination country is the point most worth verifying before loading.

How long a nationwide transport takes

Timing depends on the route, the number of loading and unloading points, and availability. A direct move between two large cities is quick; one collecting in a small village and delivering in another has to be fitted into a route.

An honest timescale comes after knowing origin and destination, not before. Any company promising a date without knowing where the vehicle is, is guessing.

Buying a car far from home

Finding the right vehicle often means finding it a long way away. Transport turns that distance into a known, fixed cost rather than a train ride out and a long drive back in a car you do not yet know.

It is particularly sensible with older used cars. Putting a newly bought vehicle, whose real service history is unknown, through a long journey on day one is not the best way to start.

How your vehicle is covered while it is being moved

A properly run move records the vehicle's condition before loading, normally photographically, and records it again at delivery. That evidence is what settles any later disagreement quickly.

It is worth confirming the company holds the relevant transport authorisation with the Spanish Ministry of Transport and a current policy. That is the difference between a professional service and someone with a hired trailer.

The two ways of moving a car

The open transporter is the industry standard: safe, widely available and considerably cheaper. The vehicle travels exposed to the weather, exactly as it would be if driven, but fully secured.

Enclosed transport shields from weather and from view, and makes sense for classics, high-value vehicles and delicate paintwork. It costs more and availability is lower, so it is worth booking further ahead.

Moving several vehicles

For businesses with recurring needs, what matters is not the headline rate but reliability of timing and ease of coordination. A vehicle that does not arrive when expected carries a cost that never appears on the transport invoice.

Grouping moves on the same route allows prices to be adjusted meaningfully. Where volume is predictable, planning in batches is almost always more efficient.

What the service actually includes

Most moves are handled door to door. The exceptions are historic centres with restricted access, urbanisations with limited headroom, and some rural locations that are hard to reach.

In those cases, agreeing an accessible meeting point in advance saves everyone time and stops the truck arriving in a street where it cannot turn.

There is more detail on nationwide vehicle transport, the full list on our services page, and you can reach us through contact for an assessment of your situation in Girona.

Details worth keeping in mind

On long moves, asking how many loading and unloading points the truck has helps explain the timescale. A truck making several stops takes longer than a direct run.

If the move is a private sale, coordinate payment and key handover clearly. The carrier moves the vehicle; it takes no part in the transaction.

On moves crossing several autonomous communities, bear in mind that heavy vehicle driving restrictions vary at weekends and on public holidays. That can affect the specific delivery day.

On classic vehicles with carburettors or older systems, say whether the engine needs any particular starting procedure. If it has to be moved even a few metres, that information saves time.

Before collection, check no personal documents are left in the glovebox. It is where forgotten paperwork most often turns up, and some of it contains details you would not want travelling unsupervised.

Always ask whether the price covers collection and delivery at the points you need, or refers to a terminal-to-terminal move. The difference in cost and convenience is considerable.

If the vehicle contains fuel cans or any flammable material, remove it beforehand. Dangerous goods transport is governed by its own regulations and cannot travel mixed in with the vehicle.

A vehicle leaking oil or fuel should be flagged before transport. It does not prevent the move, but it affects where the car sits on the deck and what protection goes underneath it.

For vehicles with bulky modifications or accessories — roof racks, bike carriers, bull bars — mention them. They can affect the overall height of the loaded truck and whether it clears certain access points.

Open transporters are the standard option and perfectly safe for most vehicles. Enclosed transport makes sense for classics, high-value cars and anything with very low ground clearance.

Battery condition matters even for a transport job. If the vehicle has to move a few metres under its own power to get out of a garage or a parking bay, a live battery saves time and avoids resorting to auxiliary equipment.

If you need the vehicle by a fixed, immovable date, say so when booking rather than afterwards. With enough notice it can almost always be accommodated; with twenty-four hours, often not.

Before confirming, check the quote is fixed rather than an estimate subject to surcharges. Extras for difficult access or a non-rolling vehicle should be clear from the outset.

If the vehicle is in an underground car park, check the clearance height first. Many garages cannot take a transporter and the car has to be brought up to street level.

If you are selling the vehicle and the buyer arranges transport, put in writing when responsibility passes. It is normally at key handover, but both parties benefit from having it stated.

Moving several vehicles together usually works out considerably cheaper per unit than separate jobs. If you have more than one to move, it is worth quoting them as one.

Check whether your own policy covers the vehicle while it sits at a third-party workshop or compound. It is a frequent gap between the end of transport and the start of repair, and worth clarifying.

If the vehicle is on rural land or at the end of an unsurfaced track, state the distance from the tarmac road. An articulated truck cannot enter every lane, and sometimes the car has to be brought out to a meeting point.

Make sure the alarm is disabled, or that the driver knows how to disable it. An alarm going off in transit means stopping and complicates the job for no reason.

Before the truck arrives, take the documentation, spare keys and anything valuable out of the vehicle. It travels unaccompanied, and items left inside are not covered as luggage.

Have the vehicle and ownership documents ready. On moves ending at a port terminal or crossing a border, that paperwork matters as much as the vehicle itself.

If the vehicle has been in an accident, say what is damaged and whether the wheels still turn. A vehicle that will not roll needs a winch and sometimes dollies.

Agree who signs for the vehicle at the destination. If it arrives at a closed workshop or an address where nobody is present, the driver cannot simply leave it, and waiting time or a second attempt both cost money.

Get the name and number of the driver handling the job, or at least a direct operational contact. On the day, being able to resolve a question in two minutes prevents an hour of waiting.

Realistic timescales depend on distance and route, not optimism. A company that promises any deadline without asking where the vehicle is probably will not meet it.

An accessible collection point saves both time and money. If the street is narrow or the garage has restricted headroom, agreeing a nearby spot where the truck can manoeuvre simplifies everything.

If you will not be present at collection or delivery, put in writing who hands over and who receives the keys, with a phone number. This is the single most common cause of avoidable delay.

Photograph the vehicle before loading, including all four corners, the roof and underneath if you can. It takes two minutes and settles any later disagreement about a scratch.

If the vehicle will sit on a public street waiting for collection, check there are no timed restrictions or scheduled clearing on that road. A car towed by the local authority while waiting for transport complicates matters considerably and adds costs nobody planned for.

If the collection is from a building with a communal garage, tell the manager or concierge. A transporter manoeuvring on a shared ramp without warning creates avoidable friction with neighbours.

If the move includes a sea crossing, check what documentation the ferry operator requires for the vehicle. The registration document and owner details are usually needed, and a missing paper means missing the sailing.

In summary

Car Transport 247 works across Girona and the whole of Spain, 24 hours a day, with goods-in-transit cover for the journey and the price fixed before we start. Tell us your situation and we will give you an honest answer on how it works and what it costs.