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Tips for Predicting Whether Auto Manufacturers Will Satisfy Their Shipping Goals

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Purchasing a new car is a major expense, so it makes sense that you prefer to get exactly what you want. Perhaps you are dreaming of that sleek black SUV with tan leather interior and a great electronics package, but you are unable to find it in stock at any local dealers. The good news is that if you have the patience, you can order the exact vehicle you want straight from the manufacturer. Ordering from the factory is a great option for those who don’t want to compromise on colors and options. However, it does come with a potential downside- how long will it take to get it? While it can be impossible to give an exact arrival date, there are some indications that might help you predict when your vehicle will arrive. Here are a few things to consider in order to predict how long it will take your car to be shipped from an auto manufacturer. 

Where is the vehicle being made?

Delivery times will vary depending on a few factors. One of those is where the car is being made. For example, a vehicle that is manufactured in Europe could take as long as three months to arrive, while a domestically manufactured vehicle could arrive in about 8 weeks. If you are wondering how long your car could take to arrive, be sure and ask where it is being manufactured. 

How many people have ordered vehicles ahead of you?
You may not be the only one who has their sights set on a custom vehicle built straight from the manufacturer. Depending on how many other people have placed orders ahead of you, this could change your expected delivery time. This is another good question to ask when purchasing the vehicle. 

Where is it being shipped?
It’s not just the location of the manufacturer that can impact shipping times. Your location matters just as much. If you live in a remote location, for example, it could take a few weeks longer for your vehicle to arrive at your destination. On the other hand, if you live in a big city along a major route for auto carriers, your car could arrive much sooner. 

Is the manufacturer affiliated with an auto transport company?

Auto transport companies are often affiliated with car manufacturing companies, and in these cases it is much easier to get the car shipped to you by a specific auto shipping company. However, not every auto manufacturer has a partnership with auto carriers and it would be your responsibility to schedule the shipment, which could impact your delivery time. 

Is the manufacturer experiencing any production delays?

It’s not uncommon for manufacturers to get delayed because they are waiting on parts to arrive. The pandemic has caused some major delays in parts shipment which could ultimately cause major delays in the shipment of your vehicle. In addition, some vehicles are more popular than others and if the demand is high, it could take longer for additional parts to arrive. It can be difficult for manufacturers to satisfy their shipments due to these unpredictable circumstances. 

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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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