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5 Best Vehicle Transport Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Shipping a car across South Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg or the other way round, means handing your vehicle to a driver you will not see again until delivery. The vehicle transport companies on this page have logged nearly 570 Google reviews between them, and the spread runs from a full 5.0 down to 4.0, which is a wider gap than most trades on this site show.

Short answer: The top-rated vehicle transport option in Johannesburg by review volume is Vehicle Delivery Services (Pty) Ltd (4.7 stars across 168 Google reviews), a division of Onelogix running depots across South Africa and into the SADC region. VINYS TRANSPORT CC holds the highest rating at a full 5.0 across 67 reviews, and Summit Towing & Recovery follows close behind at 4.9.
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How Johannesburg's Vehicle Transporters Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Vehicle Delivery Services (Pty) Ltd 4.7 168 Nationwide / cross-border car carrying View ›
2 Summit Towing & Recovery 4.9 105 Towing and roadside recovery View ›
3 Intercity Auto Movers 4.6 110 Inter-city vehicle delivery View ›
4 VINYS TRANSPORT CC 5.0 67 Perfect rating / careful handling View ›
5 Mr Cheap Transport - Furniture Moving and Removal Company in Johannesburg 4.0 118 Budget vehicle and furniture transport View ›
5 Best Vehicle Transport Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Vehicle Delivery Services (Pty) Ltd logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Vehicle Delivery Services (Pty) Ltd

4.7168 Google reviews

Vehicle Delivery Services (Pty) Ltd, a division of Onelogix, is a major auto-logistics operator running an active fleet of over 200 trucks and trailers from its Kempton Park head office. It specialises in cross-border car carrying across the Southern African Development Community region, with depots in Kempton Park, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, plus operations reaching into Harare, Lusaka and Beit Bridge. It serves both individuals moving a single private vehicle and motor dealers handling larger fleet moves.

What people praise

  • Named individual staff, including Noni Mosumi and Hester van der Merwe, repeatedly praised by name
  • Regular status updates during transport, reviewers say
  • National footprint with depots across South Africa and into neighbouring countries
  • Established repeat-business relationships with commercial customers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer described poor front-of-house treatment on their first visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume168 · 96th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and one of the largest operators on this page, with a national depot network that smaller local movers cannot match. A strong default for a long-distance or cross-border move.

46 Tulbagh Road, Pomona AH, Kempton Park, 1619

Summit Towing & Recovery logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Summit Towing & Recovery

4.9105 Google reviews

Summit Towing & Recovery is a Boksburg North towing and recovery service, listed on Google as offering logistics, towing and general transportation. Reviewers describe being kept updated on arrival times during a breakdown, and the business is recommended by a local community assistance group as a preferred towing contact.

What people praise

  • Fast, communicative response during breakdowns
  • Competitive pricing repeatedly highlighted by reviewers
  • Recommended by a community roadside-assistance initiative
  • Consistently professional, courteous service across reviews

Worth knowing

  • No listed website, so confirm service area and pricing by phone
  • Smaller review base than the top pick
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume105 · 71st
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated towing specialist on this page and the pick if you need a vehicle recovered rather than shipped long distance. Its rating rests on a smaller sample than the biggest names here, but every review is strongly positive.

30B Cason Rd, Boksburg North, Boksburg, 1461

Intercity Auto Movers logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Intercity Auto Movers

4.6110 Google reviews

Intercity Auto Movers is a Kempton Park vehicle shipping company offering door-to-door and depot-to-depot delivery across South Africa, covering cars, bakkies, SUVs and motorcycles between cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Bloemfontein. Its own site advertises guaranteed delivery dates and same-day or 72-hour transport options, alongside specialty services like caravan, salvage, vintage and race car transport.

What people praise

  • Wide range of vehicle types handled, from motorcycles to vintage cars
  • Depot staff named and praised for keeping customers updated in transit
  • Guaranteed delivery date options for time-sensitive moves

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer reported vehicle damage during transport
  • Vehicles are not always washed before collection, one reviewer noted
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume110 · 79th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: When something has gone wrong, reviews show the company responding directly and taking responsibility, which is not something every mover on this page demonstrates. A solid choice for standard inter-city delivery, with a written condition report at handover worth insisting on.

138 Deodar St, Pomona AH, Kempton Park, 1619

VINYS TRANSPORT CC logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

VINYS TRANSPORT CC

5.067 Google reviews

VINYS TRANSPORT CC is an Edenvale transportation company owned and managed by Vinesh Sookdar, operating a fleet of commercial vehicles across Gauteng for industries including pharmaceutical, animal health, consumer goods and events. It has been operating since 2006 and offers 24/7 service with GPS tracking fitted to every vehicle, alongside furniture removal and private chauffeur services.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across every review on file
  • Described as careful with belongings and furniture during moves
  • Able to step in on short notice, reviewers say
  • Nearly two decades in operation with a fleet-tracking system

Worth knowing

  • Fewer total reviews than the largest names on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume67 · 63rd
Confidenceearly
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page, with every single review a full 5.0. It leans more toward general transport and furniture moving than pure long-distance car shipping, so confirm it covers your specific vehicle type before booking.

84 17th Ave, Edenvale, 1610

Mr Cheap Transport - Furniture Moving and Removal Company in Johannesburg logo
#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Mr Cheap Transport - Furniture Moving and Removal Company in Johannesburg

4.0118 Google reviews

Mr Cheap Transport is a Randburg-based furniture removal and vehicle transport company operating between Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, using PMA and AMOSA-accredited moving partners. The company advertises itself as one of the most-used movers in South Africa and offers combined vehicle and furniture moving quotes.

What people praise

  • Reasonably priced quotes that include insurance, reviewers say
  • Positive experiences reported for both furniture and vehicle transport jobs
  • Long-distance route coverage between South Africa's major cities

Worth knowing

  • Several reviewers report serious complaints about lost or damaged items and slow resolution
  • Communication and collection timing has drawn complaints from more than one reviewer
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4 / 5
Review volume118 · 88th
Confidenceearly
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown66% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The lowest rating on this page, and the complaints are more serious than a soft caveat, including reports of damaged and missing property. It ranks here on real Google data, but get everything in writing, including an itemised inventory, before committing.

318 Oak Ave, Ferndale, Randburg, 2160

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg vehicle transport companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from over 150 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does vehicle transport cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

None of the businesses on this page publish a fixed nationwide price list, and cost depends heavily on distance, vehicle size and whether you choose door-to-door or depot-to-depot delivery. Get a written quote from at least two companies before booking, and confirm whether insurance is included or an add-on.

Serving Johannesburg and Gauteng

The companies above operate out of Kempton Park, Boksburg, Edenvale and Randburg, covering Johannesburg and the wider Gauteng region, with several running routes to Cape Town, Durban and beyond. Searching for vehicle transport near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book vehicle transport

  • Is the quote door-to-door or depot-to-depot, and what does that difference mean for pickup and drop-off?
  • Is insurance included, and what does it actually cover if the vehicle is damaged?
  • Will you provide a written condition report with photos at collection and delivery?
  • What is the guaranteed delivery window, and what happens if it is missed?
  • Do you charge extra for specialty vehicles like motorcycles, caravans or classic cars?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these vehicle transport companies?

We started from every vehicle transport business in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

How long does vehicle transport take from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Reviewers on this page report deliveries ranging from same-day to about a week, depending on the company and route. Ask for a guaranteed delivery window before you book.

Should I insure my vehicle separately during transport?

It is worth asking directly. Reviews on this page show mixed experiences with insurance claims after damage, so confirm exactly what is covered, and by whom, before you sign.

The bottom line

Vehicle Delivery Services is the safest default for a long-distance or cross-border move given its scale and depot network, while VINYS TRANSPORT CC carries the strongest rating on this list for a more local, hands-on job. Whichever you choose, insist on a written, photographed condition report at both ends.

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