Posts Tagged ‘auto transport’
By: Amy Nutt
One of the biggest questions that people have when relocating to an area that is far away is how they are going to get their car to the new location. There are many shipping companies that specialize in transporting vehicles. Before enlisting the services of a car shipping company, you need to be aware of what is involved in shipping your car. The following is a list of questions you should ask a car shipping company:
How will my vehicle be shipped?
Generally your vehicle will be transported either by train, plane, truck, or boat. It all depends on where you are planning to move.
How much is it going to cost to ship my vehicle?
Considerations should include: distance and mileage, carrier type (Open or Closed), insurance, driver salary, and taxes, vehicle condition and value, and special services such as vehicle pick up or drop off. You may be charged additional fees if you have a collector’s car or custom car with added value or special needs.
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By: Laura Buckley
This is what you need to be considering; how your car will arrive to its destination depends on you and how well you shopped around. So much anxiety is spent over the worry of cars arriving in one piece with good reason. The transporter company you select needs to pay extra attention to the details of cars and especially exotic or specialty cars because their rare and expensive. I have a few suggestions to help your transition go a bit smoother.
Keep in mind that reputable car transporters are there to provide you with safe options. Their main objective should be to get your vehicle to the destination point in perfect condition and on scheduled time. If you’re worried about the safe transport of your car, especially if is a classic or exotic car your not alone. Your exotic car transporter company is there to work for you. Choosing a car shipping company over driving the car yourself as your vehicle moving option has a multitude of advantages.
- Choose a company that can provide state of the art custom-built hard sided fully enclosed trailers. This way your precious car stays protected from the outside elements.
- Also, think about the options of having your car remain flat without being tied down by chains while in transit.
- It should not be difficult to find a classic or exotic car Transport Company with a trained crew of professionals who work to maintain an exceptional fleet of opened and enclosed transports to fit your personal needs and budget.
One would think that when it comes to professional car transporters, especially exotic or classic, that the crew would use the most caution, consideration and carefulness when it comes to these types prized vehicles. The reality is because their so expensive and costly to repair. You need to be very particular in a reliable company who will care for your classic or exotic car as though it were their own. Read the rest of this entry »
By: Fredrick Durrenmatt
There may be many reasons why you might need to transport a truck or automobile. Moving across country with one driver and multiple vehicles, needing to transport a motor vehicle that is not operable or reliable, and, then of course, needing to transport a vintage or collectible car that you don’t want to expose to the road or accumulate miles, are just a few. It matters little the reason, what you need is a reliable car shipping quote. There are three important elements to consider when choosing a truck or auto transporter.
The first important element is price. You want a reasonable price for the service received. You will want to explore a number of auto transporters, look at the variances in prices, and pick the best quote for your budget. It is important to remember that you get what you pay for; however, it is also important to get the best value for your money. Deal with a broker who can offer discounts when possible. A discount is usually available for multi-car transports or if time is unlimited. You may find a military discount, or price may be determined by the terminal to and from which you ship. Weather and routes can also be determiners of price and discounts.
The second element is customer service. It is so difficult to deal with a company that is rude, unknowledgeable, or continually unavailable. If the vehicle is important enough to transport, then it is important that the company you contract with is responsible and is someone you can rely on for the critical arrangements. You want your vehicle to arrive at the correct place, and you want it to be in good condition when it gets there. Read the rest of this entry »
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 »
By: Idan Lavi
Most car shipping by truck can be handled on a “door-to-door” basis. How close the transport vehicle can get to you “door” depends, since auto transport trucks can be 75 feet long.
Open transport by truck is by the car carriers you occasionally see on the highway that are delivering new cars to a dealership. Open transport is less expensive than enclosed transport, but your car or SUV is exposed to the weather during the trip, which could take 8 to 10 days to cross the country or longer, depending on how many pickups and dropoffs the driver has to handle enroute.
Door-to-door service in an enclosed container is the “Cadillac” of auto transport options. Not only is your car, SUV, RV, motorcycle or boat not exposed to the weather but you won’t have to go anywhere to pick it up, either. The driver will get as close to your specified pick-up or delivery spot as he can legally and safely get. When access is restricted the auto transport company or moving company driver may ask that you meet the truck somewhere else, like a nearby parking lot, mall or store.
Most Moving Companies and Auto Transport Companies offer this service. Moving companies may offer to ship your car right with your household goods. However, as a rule moving companies charge more than auto transport companies when it comes to car shipping. You should compare the moving company’s insurance or valuation for your vehicle if you select a household goods mover to move your car, just as you would for the auto transport company. Read the rest of this entry »
By: Susan Jan
Parting with something valuable or dear is not the easiest thing for anyone, and if that thing happens to be your newly purchased dream car, that anxiety can be all the more intolerable.
To make matters worse, if you happen to be relocating, or you bought your car in some other state other than yours, you would actually have to entrust some stranger or some service to transport your car back to you.
To reunite with your beloved car, you must make sure to use the services of a fully licensed and insured car transport company that specializes in transporting cars. Doing thorough research on the various car transporter companies and car transport service before deciding on one will minimize the risk of any damage or mishap to your car:
- Just like any other industry, the auto transport industry is marked by myriad prices and multiple car transport options. Your first task involves choosing the right kind of auto transport. Depending on the value of your car, and how badly you want to lessen the risk of damage, you have the option of an enclosed, open or fabric covered auto transporter to ship your car. The covered trailer type carriers are definitely the safest and costliest options. If you have a tight budget, you can consider transporting your car on the multi-layer carriers used by car dealers. As your car will be just one of many cars of their total cargo, they will charge you less, but your car will still remain protected during shipping nonetheless. Read the rest of this entry »