Moving a car from one country to another should only require one thing from you: the address it leaves from and the address it arrives at. That is what door-to-door car transport means — we collect the vehicle where it stands and deliver it where you expect it, anywhere in Europe, without you driving, convoying or coordinating anything.
From our base in Belgium, we run around 1,700 transports a year on our own fleet, driven by our own drivers. This article covers how a European transport actually unfolds: the routes we serve, what door-to-door changes across borders, how to choose between an exclusive convoy and groupage, and what drives lead times and price.
A hub in Brussels, routes across the continent
Our base is Brussels — but Brussels doesn't need to be on your route. We collect and deliver from one point of the continent to another. Paris, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Geneva, Zurich, Milan, Monaco, Barcelona, Madrid: the major European corridors are our daily work, and less obvious destinations are planned exactly the same way.
Beyond Europe, we study every request. Tell us where the car needs to go; we will tell you how.
Door to door, across borders
In international transport, door-to-door is more than a convenience: it is what removes handovers. Many transports pass through regional platforms where the vehicle changes truck, crew, sometimes carrier. Not with us: the crew that loads your car is the crew that hands it back, however many borders lie in between.
Pick-up happens at the address of your choice — home, workshop, dealership or auction house. Before departure: full inspection, condition photos, securing adapted to the model. During the journey, a single point of contact keeps you informed at every step. On arrival: unloading under cover and handover in person, condition checked together.
Inside the EU, and beyond
Within the European Union, a vehicle moves freely: no customs, no paperwork on your side. A transport is pure logistics — which is our job.
The United Kingdom and Switzerland add a customs step. London, Geneva and Zurich remain destinations we serve regularly: the formalities are built into the preparation of the transport and the announced lead time, not discovered en route.
Exclusive convoy or European groupage?
There are two ways to cross Europe:
- The exclusive convoy — your car alone, a direct route, a departure set to your calendar. The fastest option, and the natural choice when the date matters as much as the vehicle.
- Enclosed groupage — several vehicles sharing the same axis, up to eight on our largest rigs. More economical, running on a schedule of regular rounds.
The right choice depends on the route and the urgency; we put it in the quote rather than leave you guessing.
How long does a transport across Europe take?
Road transport in Europe is measured in days, not weeks. Between neighbouring countries — Benelux, northern France, western Germany — an exclusive convoy is often a single day on the road. Towards the south of France, Switzerland or northern Italy, count a day or two of driving. In groupage, the window widens: the vehicle leaves with the round that serves its axis.
The proposal you receive states the pick-up and delivery window before you commit — the lead time is part of the quote, not a surprise.
The journeys we run most
- Delivery after a purchase or sale — auctions, dealerships, private sales: the car reaches its new owner without adding a kilometre.
- Concours, shows and historic races — from Goodwood to Autoworld, with time slots imposed by the organisers that we coordinate.
- Relocation — your vehicle follows your move to another country, on the date that suits you.
- Repatriation — breakdown or immobilisation abroad: we bring the vehicle back to the address of your choice.
Preparing the car before departure
Little is needed on your side: a low fuel level, alarm deactivated, personal belongings removed. Tell us about the particulars — ground clearance, starting procedure, tie-down points — and we handle the rest. For journeys outside the Union, keep the vehicle documents at hand.
What determines the price of an international transport
Every route is unique — so every price is too. It depends on:
- the distance and the axis — a frequent corridor is better placed than a remote detour;
- an exclusive convoy or groupage;
- enclosed or open transport;
- the vehicle itself — ground clearance, width, running or not;
- access at pick-up and delivery — narrow street, underground car park, imposed time slot.
Every kilometre is covered under CMR conditions — the ceilings and the particular-risk clause are detailed in our article on car transport insurance.
Booking a transport across Europe
Describe the vehicle and the route: you receive a firm proposal in less than 24 hours — pick-up, protection, insurance and timing included. Configure your transport online or call us on +32 2 347 40 30.
