ShipMyCar MCP Quote Guide
ShipMyCar's AI quote connector lets AI assistants such as Claude collect vehicle and route details in a normal conversation, ask for anything missing, and return a ShipMyCar transport quote with a link to continue. It can help car buyers, dealers, marketplaces and support teams get a realistic delivery estimate without leaving the assistant they are already using.
Example chat
Ask in plain English
You
I need a quote to move a 2020 Ford Mustang from Tring to Milton Keynes.
AI assistant
I can help. What is the collection address, delivery postcode and rough vehicle value?
ShipMyCar connector
Returns the quote, key details and a link to continue on ShipMyCar.
Who it is useful for
It is for anyone who wants to turn a vehicle transport question into a clear next step without copying details between different systems.
Car buyers
Ask an AI assistant for a transport estimate while you are looking at a vehicle, advert or auction lot.
Dealers and marketplaces
Help buyers understand the likely delivery cost before they enquire or commit to a purchase.
Support and relocation teams
Collect the right transport details in a normal conversation and hand customers to ShipMyCar when ready.
A quote conversation that actually gets to a quote
The connector listens for the details ShipMyCar needs, asks for anything missing, and gives the AI assistant a structured answer it can explain clearly.
Collects quote details
It can ask for the collection place, delivery place, vehicle details, value and anything else needed.
Builds a transport quote
Once the details are ready, it returns a ShipMyCar estimate using our existing quote system.
Gives a continuation link
The customer can open the quote on ShipMyCar to check the details and continue from there.
Starts with UK-to-UK transport
The public launch is deliberately narrow. More routes and services can be added later.
Connect it to Claude
MCP is a standard way for an AI assistant to use tools from a website. In this case, the tool is ShipMyCar quoting.
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Open Claude or another AI app that supports custom MCP connectors.
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Go to the connector settings and choose to add a custom connector.
- 3
Use ShipMyCar as the name and paste in the connector URL.
- 4
Do not add an OAuth Client ID unless your AI app specifically asks for one.
- 5
Start a new chat and ask for a vehicle transport quote.
Connector URL
https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/mcp
Use this URL when your AI app asks for the MCP server or connector address.
If the app asks for sign-in details, leave OAuth or Client ID fields blank unless you have been given separate instructions by ShipMyCar.
Start with a normal transport question
You do not need to format it like an API request. Write the way a customer would ask for help.
Example prompt
"I need a quote to transport a 2020 Ford Mustang from High Street, Tring to MK14 5BN. It is worth about £20,000."
If something is missing, the assistant should ask a follow-up question before trying to generate the quote.
Good to know
The connector is designed for clear lead generation first. It helps produce a quote and a next step, without forcing every customer into a full checkout flow.
The connector does not email quotes automatically.
It returns quote details and a link to continue on ShipMyCar.
The first public version is for UK-to-UK vehicle transport.
International shipping, customs and registration services may be added as the rollout expands.