Posts Tagged ‘logistics’
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 »
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: Robert Bibb
Car shipping has become more and more popular in recent years. It used to be that people with cars would pack them up with their belongings and drive to the place they were going. Now when people move, or even go on vacation, they have many other options to consider. The appeal to choose car shipping as opposed to driving is the less expensive price for gas and the advantage of not putting miles on a car. If you transfer across the country because of work, especially for a short time, driving across the country makes the depreciation value of your car greater because of the extra miles you are putting on it. Another way that makes car shipping is more affordable, is the maintenance you save on a car that has less miles. Vacations are another time that people use car shipping. Unbelievably, it can be cheaper to ship a car for a summer vacation than driving, especially with gas prices fluctuating the way they do.
A car shipping company can cut down on the depreciation of your car. The less miles you put on a car, the more it is worth. Selling a used car or even trading it in for a new car makes the value of the car important. The less mileage and damage a car has, the more it is worth when you go to resell or trade in. Spending a small amount of money on car shipping can make your car much more valuable when you trade it in. 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: shijina
Most vehicles that are referred as sports cars are rear-wheel drive, have two seats, two doors, and are designed for acceleration and aesthetics. While buying a sports car, customers generally give importance to brand name. Some of the important brand names include Ferrari, Porsche, Lotus and Lamborghini. Performance modifications of regular production cars, such as sport compacts, sports sedans, muscle cars, hot hatches and the like generally are not considered sports cars, yet share traits common to sports car. A sports car does not require large, powerful engine.
Some sports cars have small back seats that are really only suitable for luggage or small children. Different types of sports car include coupe, fuel cell sports car, grand tourer, hot hatch, muscle car, roadster, sport compact, sports car racing, sports sedan and super car. The different sports Coupes include Audi TT 225 Quattro Coupe, BMW M3 Coupe, and Porsche 911 993 Carr era. Many auto shipping companies do ship these vehicles from one state to another state. These types of sports car are very expensive so special care has to be taken while they are being transported. People generally go in for enclosed auto shipping because their car would be protected from sun, heat, air, snow, rain etc. A little more money would be spent in enclosed vehicle shipping when compared to open transport. A fuel cell sports car is a future vehicle anticipated to arrive with the advent of sophisticated hydrogen fuel cell technology. Production of fuel cell vehicles has been limited. Read the rest of this entry »
Author: Brenda Williams
Finding a car is not the easiest thing to do even though most people think it is. Not many understand why it can be so difficult either. Finding a new or used car can be time consuming and even physically draining. Moving from one dealership to the next and back to dealerships already visited can be discouraging and difficult to deal with. How many visits can be made to the same dealer within one week or even within one day? It gets tiresome and repetitive; especially if there are salespeople hounding the customer from the minute they step on the lot. Let’s discuss the best way to shop for a car online.
Before deciding on where to buy the car, make sure to do the perfect amount of research and obtain the best amount of info regarding each vehicle you are interested in. When starting the search for a car online one must check every single car selling website available to them today. Don’t leave any stone unturned. You never know what might turn up; possibly a hidden gem. Some of the best online car sites are http://Cars.com and http://Carsearch.com. These two sites offer up excellent information for each make and model on the site including mileage, accidents the car has been involved in, repairs, damage and any upgrades made to the car.
After narrowing down the possible candidates for the purchase, find out if you can see the car and take it for a test drive. If the current owner says no and you have to buy it and have it shipped to you before you can drive it, that should be a red flag. This is more than likely a scam. Never purchase a car without test driving it or having a trusted mechanic inspect it first. You risk losing your money or purchasing a lemon. Both of them are lose-lose situations. Read the rest of this entry »