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Cancellations & Deposits

Refund & Return Policy

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Please review this refund and cancellation policy before booking. Auto transport is a service, not a boxed good; cancelling an order is how you "return" the service.

Scope

This policy covers deposits paid to United Car Ship LLC for transport coordination. All prices and card charges are in United States Dollars (USD). Carrier-collected balances at delivery follow your order and the carrier's tariff.

How to request a cancellation or refund

Call (201) 273-9882 or email info@unitedcarship.com with your name, phone, and quote or order id. Dispatched orders should be canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled pickup when possible.

Before a carrier is dispatched

If we have not dispatched a carrier, your deposit is fully refunded.

After a carrier is dispatched

If a carrier has been dispatched, the deposit is kept. There is no extra cancellation fee beyond the deposit.

Vehicle not ready or unavailable

If a carrier is sent and the vehicle is not ready as indicated, a $75 reschedule fee applies. If the vehicle becomes unavailable during a scheduled pickup window after an order is placed, the deposit is not refunded.

Refund method and timing

Approved refunds of card deposits return to the original card, in USD. We typically send the refund within 5–10 business days after approval. Your card issuer may take additional time to post it.

Card disputes

Please contact us first if there is a billing problem. You still have the right to dispute a charge with your card issuer under that issuer's process.

Booking with another company

Please do not double-book another transporter for the same move. Competing for the same drivers can raise the price and delay dispatch. We do not automatically forfeit your deposit for that reason; the refund rules above still apply.

Related

Operational terms (insurance, personal items, bill of lading) are in the Shipper's Agreement. Pickup windows and meet points are in the Delivery Policy. Card deposits are described in Payment Security.

Contact Information

For questions about this refund and return policy, please contact us:

United Car Ship LLC

97 Newkirk St, Suite 310

Jersey City, NJ 07306

United States

Phone: (201) 273-9882

Email: info@unitedcarship.com