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5 Times When Auto Shipping is a Good Idea

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Auto transport companies have made the task of moving a vehicle from one place to another faster, safer, and more efficient than ever. These companies take extra precautions to ensure your vehicle is transported safely to its destination. Not only does this make the hassle of moving a vehicle a long distance much easier, but it saves the car owner a great deal of time and money. There are multiple perks to auto shipping and here are just a few times when it would be beneficial. 

Household Moves

If your family is moving a long distance, you are probably hiring movers to transport your belongings, but what about your car? You might not want to drive such a long distance and put all of that wear and tear on your vehicle. An auto shipping company can easily transport your vehicle anywhere you need, eliminating the hassle of driving your car yourself. 

College Students

Perhaps you have a child going away to college. If they are attending a school that is far away, you might not be comfortable with the idea of them driving their car thousands of miles to campus. Auto shipping is a safe and convenient way to get a vehicle to your college student. 

Shipping Multiple Vehicles

If you are relocating to a new city and you have multiple vehicles, you will certainly need a way to get them to your new location. Whether you are an avid car collector or you just have a few family vehicles, auto transport is a great option for moving multiple vehicles. In fact, you can typically save money and get a lower rate if you are shipping more than one vehicle. 

Transporting Exotic or Antique Vehicles

If you have an exotic or antique car, chances are you don’t want to drive it hundreds or thousands of miles to your new home. Additional mileage can decrease the value of your vehicle, not to mention the risks of putting that much wear and tear on your vehicle. Auto shipping is a great option for shipping exotic or antique vehicles because you can choose an enclosed carrier for maximum protection from debris and outdoor elements. 

Purchasing a Vehicle in Another State

Thanks to the internet, car shoppers are no longer limited to the inventory in their hometown. Now we have the ability to shop for vehicles all over the country. If you happen to find your dream car and it’s located across the country, you can purchase the vehicle and have it shipped directly to your door. This gives you the freedom and flexibility to shop an endless selection of vehicles to find the car that is just right for you. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Your Car Moving Questions

The hardest thing for people researching car moving companies to understand is that the prices they are getting are not hard and fast gaurantees, but rather ESTIMATES of what one company thinks it will take to get a vehicle moved promptly versus another company's opinion of what it will take. Don't be fooled, there are not carriers committed to take your vehicle at these quoted prices, the company you choose will still have to get to work getting a carrier to commit to move it at the price they quote you.

Your total price breaks down into two parts, the broker's fee (or 'deposit' as everyone calls it) and the carriers fee (your COD amount) Make no mistake about this, EVERYONE YOU ARE GETTING SALES CALLS FROM IS GOING TO BROKER YOUR MOVE. In this industry, there are brokers who try to fool you into thinking that they are the actual carriers and there are an equal amount of carriers who sell themselves on the fact that they have a truck or two but are not being honest about the fact that they broker out 90% of the orders they book. Here is a quick easy way to tell, if a company takes an up front fee, whether they call it a deposit or any other name, they are a broker. Carriers do not take any payment until the vehicle is delivered.

In our opinion, you are crazy to do so. Have you ever been paid up front for the work that you perform for your employer? Why would you pay a fee up front when there are reliable and trustworthy companies like ours that won't ask for it until we provide you with your carriers details?

The average transit time from pick up to delivery on any vehicle going coast to coast will be between one and two weeks. From there you can figure your transit time based on how far your vehicle is traveling, i.e. from either coast to the Midwest might average 3-7 days.

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