A vehicle is considered operable if it can be driven on and off the trailer under its own power and steer. If it needs to be winched on the trailer or a forklift is needed to put it on the trailer, the vehicle is considered inoperable. Please pay attention that shipping of an inoperable vehicle costs more and not all trailers can transport inoperable vehicles so pickup may take longer than for operable cars. It can play an important role when picking up the car from an auction or a storage facility.