We Ship Anywhere!

Acura of Johnston is proud to help Johnston drivers and drivers across the country find a new Acura vehicle for their daily commute. Whether you live in Des Moines or you live a few states over, our We Ship Anywhere program allows you to get a new or used vehicle at a great price! You can compare vehicle features and offers using our online shopper tool, and complete all the paperwork right from your living room and have your car shipped to another state. Learn more about our We Ship Anywhere program below, or contact our team if you have any specific questions! 

Have Your Acura Shipped to Your Home

Whether you live in our home state of Iowa or you’re a few states away, our dealership can ship your car across the country to your driveway. You can use our online tools to help you find the right vehicle for your daily commute, compare offers, and fill out the paperwork for your purchase right from your computer. Before you finalize your decision, we’ll provide you with a 360 walk-around video of the interior and exterior of your selected vehicle as well as virtual test-drives to put you behind the wheel of your next Acura model. Each of our vehicles are thoroughly inspected and sanitized before we ship your car to another state to ensure you’ll have an Acura model that you can count on for years to come. 

Common Car Shipping FAQs

Read some frequently asked questions you may have if you’re purchasing a vehicle from out of state:

Q: Do I have to pay taxes twice if I buy a car out of state?

A: No, you don’t! If your vehicle was purchased out of state, you will most likely pay a sales tax when you register your vehicle in your home state. If the tax has been paid during the purchase of the vehicle, however, your Department of Motor Vehicles will most likely issue a credit to you for the amount that you have already paid if it’s over your state sales tax amount.

Q: Is it cheaper to buy a car out of state?

A: In some cases it may be! Sales tax, document fees, and registration varies on a state-by-state basis, so it could be cheaper for you to buy a new car from another state. To find out if you’ll save more when you ship a car across the country, look into your state’s fees and compare it with other states to find the best deal! 

Q: What is my state sales tax going to be on my car?

A: Whether you are going to be buying new, buying used, or even leasing, you are going to have state sales tax attributed to your purchase. You’ll have to research your state sales tax before you have a car shipped to you from Acura of Johnston to see how much you can expect to spend in taxes. The average state sales tax is usually between 3%-8% on the total price of your vehicle. 

Q: How long will it take to receive my new registration?

A: The time frame for receiving your new registration will vary since each state has its own time frame for how quickly they can process state titles and registration. If you need to provide emissions, state inspection, ad-valorem, or paid property tax-fee-assessment receipts, the processing time for your registration will increase significantly. Getting your information in quickly will shorten the wait time.

 Q: Can I register any vehicle in my home state?

A: This will depend on your state’s emission requirements since they may differ from Iowa’s emission guidelines. Double-check with your state DMV before you register your Acura of Johnston vehicle in your home state. 

Q: What about pricing and rebates?

A: It’s important to keep in mind that the pricing and rebates available and advertised in your home state may differ from our dealership’s current incentives and offers. Contact our team for further clarity on our offers or check our current specials online.

Buy Your Acura Online With Our Online Shopper Tool 

To help you ship your car to another state or just to Waterloo, we offer a comprehensive online shopper tool to help you find your next vehicle, review offers, and place your order from the comfort of your home. This tool will help you easily search through our online inventories and find the vehicle that will meet your driving needs. 

Read below to see how simple it is to buy your car online and get car shipping from Acura of Johnston: 

Step 1: Find Your Vehicle 

Browse our new vehicle, used vehicle, or our Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory to find a new vehicle for your commute in Cedar Rapids or in another state.

Step 2: Customize Your Payment Options

Enter your personal information to customize or estimate your monthly auto payments. The information our tool will need is below:

• Your payment type (Finance, Lease, or Cash)
• Your zip code
• Your loan term
• The down payment amount
• Your credit score
• The value of your trade-in vehicle if you plan on trading in a vehicle.

Step 3: Compare Vehicle Options 

After assessing your payment information, click “Save And Compare This Payment” to add the vehicle to your digital garage. Here, you can add up to four other cars and compare features, performance, and the monthly payment of each vehicle side by side.

Step 4: Apply For Financing & Schedule Car Shipping

Once you’ve decided which vehicle is right for you, click on the “Explore More” button where you’ll have the option to “Reserve Vehicle” for 48 hours or click “Continue Deal Online” to begin the car buying process. Then, apply for financing online to secure your loan and schedule a time and date to pick up your vehicle or choose car shipping to have your car shipped to another state!