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A classic or restored vehicle is usually a big investment and a point of pride for many people. It is a hobby to restore older cars to their former glory, and lots of money is put into these projects each year. When selling, buying, or simply moving one of these vehicles, special care must be given so that no damage occurs. To this end, car shipping has become a great solution to this need, no matter why a vehicle needs to be sent to a different location.
What is Car Shipping?
Car shipping is a service that is provided to consumers where a vehicle is transported to a new location by another vehicle. Most of the time, the vehicle that is being shipped is put on a large truck and then driven to the place where it needs to be delivered. There are two main methods for shipping a vehicle, and you can easily understand and obtain both of them. You can find a variety of companies out there, including Florida car shipping companies in Florida, Texas car shipping companies in Texas, and many other companies in other various states. Your needs will dictate the type of services that you hire.
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Gone are those ancient days when transportation was considered as a luxury, today it has become an actual necessity. However, as man is considered as a technological animal he has developed enough modes for transportation. Among which auto transport stands out to be the most striking one. More towards the development vehicle shipping came into existence.
Vehicle shipping is actually not an easy task, just before vehicle transport came into existence; people were helpless about transporting their cars/autos. So in case they required moving out of their place or country their vehicle moving was simply impossible. But now auto transport served to an actual remedy for such problem and now people feel relaxed when it comes to moving vehicle. Any car transport company will transport your vehicle across country or with in city limit. In case, you are planning to leave the city or country then you could now take your vehicle along without any issues. This service is very economical when compared to selling your vehicle in one place and buying another one at new place.
This is one of the proven best ways or you could say the only way of transporting your loved vehicles securely. However, there are few basic steps to be checked before choosing an auto transport company. Read the rest of this entry »
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With the prosper of car shipping companies around, it has become difficult to discern which is the real deal and which is the scam. Some companies may promise lots of benefits and incredibly low rates, but upon the delivery, additional charges will be asked. As with any business transaction, car shipping must have a contract agreed upon by both parties. This protects the owner from any abuse from the company and for the company as well, to avoid being asked for services that are not inclusive in the payment.
The contract is usually done by the company. Some have standard contracts corresponding to different packages or services. However, a contract may be drafted with the owner of the vehicle, especially if he has special requests or wants specific arrangements. Nonetheless, everything that will be set by the company and agreed upon by the owner must be in writing with both parties furnished a copy each.
Before signing the contract, make sure to read it carefully. Take note as well that as long as the contract is not signed, the car is not to be surrendered to the transport company. If you have verifications or add-ons, talk to the representative in order for such matters to be explained, modified or added. The contract will state the accountability of the company and the costing. Most companies do not indicate a specified date of pickup and delivery. However, if your chosen company did so, use this to your advantage. Since there is a fee for cancelled shipment, you may ask for a waiver of cancellation fee should the company fails to pickup the car within its specified date. If the company provides a guarantee as to a defined delivery date, ask for the cost of this guarantee. Estimated pickup and delivery dates may be secured from the company though. Read the rest of this entry »
By: Christine Harrell
Highway accidents involving trailers are on the rise and a disturbing number of motorists die in trailer-related accidents every year. If you have a cross-country move in your future, think twice about towing your car behind a rented moving truck.
The Dangers of the Large Truck
For most people, a rented moving truck is substantially larger than any vehicle they have ever operated. Even drivers accustomed to driving big pickups are surprised by how differently a moving truck handles.
Not only are the trucks heavy when empty, but when filled these trucks are extremely heavy and can be complicated to maneuver. The weight means that these vehicles are slow to accelerate and, more importantly, slow to stop. Going anywhere is a challenge and drivers have to remain acutely aware of conditions much farther down the road than they are used to.
The length of these large trucks makes them hard to navigate. City streets suddenly are dangerously convoluted. Backing up is a challenge because the driver can’t see what is directly behind. Read the rest of this entry »
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By: Christine Harrell
Shopping for the right auto transport company is intimidating for most people. It’s not a service that people use very often so it is difficult to know what features to look for. Although there are a number of decisions to make, let’s focus on the types of trucks and trailers that could be used.
Truck Types
Auto transport is carried out by one of two types of trucks: tractor trailers or hotshots. A hotshot is a small truck similar to a pickup.
Because hotshots are small they transport only one vehicle at a time. This means they are available faster because the shipper doesn’t have to find other customers to fill the empty slots. On the other hand, that means all costs of operation are shouldered by the one vehicle being transported so they are more expensive. Their small size means residential street navigation is easy and they deliver your car right to your door.
Tractor trailers transport anywhere from three to twelve vehicles at a time depending on the size of the attached trailer. The more cars, the cheaper the transport fee because costs of operation are spread among several customers. To be economical, the trucks need to run as near to capacity as possible. That means the auto transport company needs a significant lead time between a customer’s call and the shipping date so that they can find several vehicles headed in the same direction. Read the rest of this entry »