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How to Find the Right Company to Ship Your Car

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Are you overwhelmed by the amount of car shipping companies available, and want to find one with the experience and expertise to handle your vehicle long distance?  Whether you're moving long distance, buying a vehicle remotely, or selling a vehicle to a buyer who's located a long distance away, you need to find a car shipper you can rely on to ship your car in a timely matter without causing any damage to the vehicle en route. Consider this article your how-to guide for all car shipping information—so you make the perfect choice, with peace of mind along the way!

5 Techniques For Choosing A High-Quality Car Shipper

The following are five important tips to keep in mind when you're looking for a company to ship your vehicle:

  • Do your research. Having a car shipped is typically a big investment that costs—but it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and leg. Research multiple companies to see how long they've been doing business, how good their customer service is, what services they provide, and what awards they’ve received.  Be aware that car shipping is a fairly unregulated industry. This means that you need to put the research in to get the service that you need.
  • Look up reviews online. What do past customers have to say about delivery? Overall quality? Customer service? Any company that's been doing business in car shipping will eventually accumulate some reviews online. Avoid working with any company that doesn’t have customers vouching for their expertise and commitment to quality.
  • Be aware of the company's insurance provider is. A vehicle shipper needs insurance to compensate clients in the event of an accident. This is one of the most important assets a vehicle shipper needs to have available to it. You should be aware of what insurance coverage your car shipper has before you sign on with them for a vehicle shipment.
  • Ask about your scheduling options. If you need to have a vehicle shipped, you're may have a tight deadline you’re working with. The right car shipping company will be able to accommodate your needs—as opposed to you feeling like you need to accommodate theirs. Ask shippers how quickly they can deliver your vehicle and how much notice they need to schedule your vehicle for shipping.
  • Don’t necessarily go with the lowest price. As with anything else, you get what you pay for—so, don’t be tempted to opt for the lowest car shipping quote. Factor in everything: testimonials, years of experience, and reputation. The right shipping company will be able to offer you these important aspects-as well as a fair price.

At Ship A Car Direct, we guarantee high-quality care and service every step of the way. You will receive door-to-door service, and we don’t even ask for payment until your vehicle is assigned for pickup (unlike many other companies that require payment up front). Contact us today for a free car shipping quote and schedule your pick-up online.

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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