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By: Christine Harrell
You have insurance on your car for when you drive it, but have you thought about insurance when the vehicle is being shipped?
Car shipping is a very safe way to transport your vehicle over long distances and the vast majority of cars and trucks arrive perfectly intact. But in the unlikely event that something happens, you want to be sure you are protected against substantial financial loss.
Examine the shipper’s policy
During transit, damage to your vehicle will be covered by the shipper’s own insurance policy. When shopping for carriers, ask for copies of each shipper’s insurance certificate. If any of them give you static about this, cross them off your list.
Understand the difference between a shipper and a broker. A broker acts as a middleman to make a connection between a shipper and a customer. After that they are out of the picture so they will not carry any liability. You need the shipper to provide a copy of the insurance certificate.
Examine the policy. Although auto transport companies are required by law to carry insurance, the coverage can vary. Make sure the entire car is protected and not just certain parts like the body. Note any deductable or other costs you might be required to pay. 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: Michael Bliss
First of all, you want to get your vehicle ready for international car shipping. It calls for cleaning of any dirt and removing any personal items, accessories or tools that are valuable to you as well as leaving the fuel to less than a quater in the tank. (I strongly recommend shipping your car completely empty to avoid any issues with the shipping companies).
Once you compared the shipping quotes and selected a company to move your car with, you need to deliver it to the loading warehouse or directly to the ocean port. If you are not too far from a major ocean port or a big city – you may just drop off your car yourself. In other case, you can hire any of the automobile transporters to do the job for you. Make certain you pay for door-to-door delivery and note that the ultimate point is an export ocean terminal or loading warehouse of the overseas shippers. When it comes to export shipping, many of the transporters don’t want to take the cars to the ports owed to congestions, time-consuming waiting lines and new TWIC card requirements . Ask your overseas shipper if they can furnish the delivery as almost all of them have their preferred vehicle transport companies.
Compulsory Documents for International Car Shipping
*** Be sure that you have on hand the original clean title for your vehicle. By “original” I mean that it must be the literal paper title supplied by your state’s DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). By “clean” I mean that it mustn’t have any unsatisfied liens from the bank, credit union or any other financier. It is a prerequisite issued by the US Customs that all motorized vehicles have to be cleared for export 72 working hours before vessel’s sailing date. Read the rest of this entry »
Author: shijina
If you have by now decided to choose a car shipping company then it is important to consider an extensive array of factors. The very important part here is that you must know what to look for, so that you would end up with an car transport company which you could feel comfortable and safe handing over your vehicle to. Consider the following:
First thing you must find out is that if the company offers insurance and the complete details of that policy? Most company would provide this but coverage might vastly vary from one company to other. Before agreeing on it also ask for the copy of insurance policy. You car/auto needs to be against damage or theft by car shipping company. Check on the damage deductible and have it all in writing. Do not forget to talk to your personal insurance company as they may offer additional car insurance too.
It is mostly better to opt for enclosed transport option, so determine if your chosen company provides good enclosed car transport facility. As it allows you to get your car shipped by full protected against elements. Truly, this might be the most excellent option for high-value cars too.
Next is very important to check for the company’s reputation and year experience in the field. You could actually get some such related information by search online or by state incorporation records and also be online customer reviews. It is also better to ask your friends and family people if they carry any personal references. Read the rest of this entry »
Author: John Morris
When you think of shipping you usually think of crates and goods and passengers and food and cars – wait! Cars? Yes, cars! It may not seem that popular but transporting cars through ships is a good option for some people. If you plan to get your car across the seas you will need a good shipping service. And since shipping cars isn’t something common for most people, you might find yourself in quite a fix when considering how to find a good car shipping company.
1. Shipping Companies
Many different people and organizations enlist the help of a shipping company for several different reasons. Individuals use shipping companies to transport valuable vehicles, antique cars that can’t be driven over longer distances and even just to transport the family car to a new home while they fly. Companies may use a shipping company to move their fleet cars during a relocation and showrooms obviously use them for transporting their cars from the manufacturers to there showrooms.
In paper, it is quite simple. In car shipping services, you pay someone to transport your car to another location while primarily using a ship. Pretty simple, huh? It sounds good but when you think of the risks involved, that’s when your stomach starts to tighten. Read the rest of this entry »
By Milos Pesic
If you have tried shipping your goods, furniture, products, items or anything for that matter, you might have found yourself, at one point in time, looking around for the best shipping companies around. You might have asked from your friends, co-workers or relatives about their experiences – whether good or bad, with their shipping companies of choice.
There are many shipping companies around, which offer various shipping services. There are minor players in the shipping industry that caters to a niche market. Some shipping companies specialize in furniture shipping, car shipping, motor shipping and many other niches. Some may also cater to a wider range of services, but they usually establish themselves as experts in one service and attach their name to such. The bigger players in the shipping industry on the other hand, are very capable of handling a wide range of shipping services and their expertise and specialization are as broad.
The big dogs in the shipping industry usually have their own aircrafts, vessels, vehicles and shipping centers that make their service more efficient and reliable. These big shipping companies have invested much money in their facilities and staff, so as to become more competitive and provide the best shipping experience to their customers. They definitely are serious about the business they are in and are here to stay. Read the rest of this entry »