Snowbirdship Multistep Quotation and Order Plugin – WordPress Plugin for Auto Shipping Quotes and Submissions with Google Maps, APIs, and Integrations

Snowbirdship specializes in affordable auto shipping across Canada and the USA, emphasizing seamless customer experiences for vehicle transport. To optimize their operations, we created a custom WordPress plugin that manages the entire customer journey: from generating instant quotes to submitting detailed orders with required documentation and declarations.

The plugin builds on a multistep quotation system and extends to a robust order submission workflow, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in handling shipments like the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio from Charlotte, NC, to Mississauga, ON.

Core quotation features (as previously detailed):

• Multistep form for customer details, addresses (with Google Maps autocomplete and distance calc, e.g., 745.65 miles), and vehicle info (year/make/model/type via custom REST APIs).
• Instant pricing (e.g., $894 USD regular, $1019 USD door-to-door) and redirect to checkout upon calculation.

Expanded order submission multistep process:

• Step 1: Order Information: Pre-fills customer data (e.g., Kashii Malik, kashiimalick@gmail.com, 07471974377), vehicle details (e.g., 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Large SUV/Luxury, VIN: sfd fsd, License Plate), additional items (e.g., 1 Golf Bag at CAD$150, Luggage at CAD$125), shipping dates (e.g., Pickup 01/15/2026, Delivery 01/22/2026 - 01/27/2026), and addresses with zip codes (e.g., 1237 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC 44000 to 455 Gibraltar Drive, Mississauga, ON 31000).
• Step 2: Review Quote: Displays estimated costs (e.g., $1044 USD including add-ons), service type (Door to Door with insurance), and total breakdowns, allowing currency toggle (CAD/USD).
• Step 3: Documents: Requires uploads of legal documents in PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, PNG formats, including Driver's License, Vehicle Registration, Passport, and Flight Itinerary. Includes a photocopy/photograph requirement for compliance in car export processes.
• Step 4: Declaration: Collects importer info (e.g., Date of Departure/Return, Date of Birth), yes/no questions on vehicle contents (meats/plants, firearms/weapons, commercial products, monetary instruments >10,000 CAD, medication), descriptions if yes, full addresses, country of origin, vehicle value on board/received outside Canada, and coupon code application. Ends with digital signature (draw or type name) or clear option, item summary (e.g., vehicle $150 USD, Golf Bag $150 USD total), and final confirmation note about review and PayPal payment link.

Integration highlights:

• Google Maps JS API: For address autocomplete, validation, and distance-based pricing.
• Custom REST APIs: Dynamic vehicle data population (e.g., makes like Alfa Romeo, models like Stelvio).
• SMTP Email: Sends quote summaries and order confirmations.
• Twilio API: WhatsApp/SMS for notifications (e.g., via +1-855-704-2473 or user phone).
• PayPal Integration: Post-confirmation, generates payment links for secure booking.

This end-to-end plugin reduces manual processing, ensures regulatory compliance for cross-border shipping, and improves conversion rates with intuitive steps and real-time feedback (e.g., error messages for add-on costs). It has streamlined Snowbirdship's workflow, handling more orders efficiently while maintaining their "America's Affordable Auto Shipping" promise.

The project exemplifies advanced WordPress plugin engineering, merging geospatial tools, data APIs, document handling, and communication services for the logistics sector.