Bought a car far away? These are your options

Searching further afield gives you more cars to choose from, whether buying privately or from a dealer. Remember to include the journey to the seller, any accommodation and the drive home in your budget. Whether the car needs to go from Oslo to Bergen, Trondheim to Stavanger or elsewhere in Norway, plan its journey before agreeing on pickup.

You can collect the car yourself, book a vehicle transporter or find someone to drive it home. Hjemferd is an option if you want the car driven to an agreed destination and can be flexible about timing. If it needs to travel on a truck or trailer, choose a provider offering that service.

How Hjemferd can help you move your car

Hjemferd connects car providers with drivers looking for an affordable journey. You do not need to run a rental business: private individuals buying a car in another city can list it too. A car travelling to its new owner can give a driver a useful journey in the same direction.

What does it cost to have the car driven home?

Finding a driver who wants to travel the same way can save you a separate collection trip. There is no fixed total price for every journey. Consider fuel or charging, tolls and ferries, and state clearly which costs you will cover. Check Hjemferd’s current listing terms.

A suitable route, flexible pickup window and clear terms can make your listing more attractive. Consider covering the journey costs. Compare the total cost and time involved with collecting it yourself or booking a conventional vehicle transporter.

What to agree before the car is collected

Confirm insurance cover and any excess with the insurer, including cover for the specific driver and journey. Agree on responsibilities, expenses and what happens if there is a delay or damage. Hjemferd introduces the parties; you and the driver arrange the journey.

• Agree with the seller who may collect the car and how keys and documents will be handed over.
• Check the driver’s licence and confirm that the car can be driven on the road before handover.
• Take photos and record mileage, visible damage and fuel or charge level at pickup and delivery.
• Agree on the destination, delivery time, receipts and reimbursement of expenses.

Moving cars in Norway for dealers and businesses

Hjemferd can also help when a dealer needs a sold car delivered, a rental company needs a car returned or a business moves company cars between branches. Publish the route and retain control over which booking requests you approve.

Whether you need a car moved once or regularly relocate vehicles in Norway, a clear listing is the first step. Provide an accurate route, a realistic time window and attractive terms for the driver.

Does the car have to be a rental car?

No. Although many people know the concept as rental-car relocation, private owners, dealers and other businesses can list cars that need moving. Read our return-car guide to learn more about how drivers and car providers connect.