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What Types of Services Do Car Shipping Companies Offer?

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There are dozens of companies that offer auto transport services but many people know very little about the industry. For most, it is their first time dealing with this type of service so they aren't exactly sure what to expect. They just know that they need to transport their car from one place to another. So, what exactly do car shipping companies offer? Let’s take a closer look at what customers can expect from an auto shipping company. 

Car Shipping Services

A reputable auto shipping company works to help you navigate the process of transporting your vehicle from one location to another. They have a customer service specialist who will explain your options and guide you through the process from start to finish. They will work with you to decide which pickup and delivery options will work best for you and what to expect upon delivery. 

Door to Door Services

Many auto shipping companies will offer door to door transport services. This means that a carrier will arrive at your home to pick up your vehicle and then your vehicle will be delivered directly to your specified destination. In the event that your neighborhood or municipality won’t allow a large carrier to make a delivery, your specialist will work with you to explore alternative solutions. 

Terminal to Terminal Services

Some auto shipping companies will also offer terminal to terminal transport services. This involves pick up and/or delivery to or from a regional storage facility. This type of service can be more flexible, as it allows for flexible drop-off before and after transport. It can also be a cheaper option than door to door shipment and it might be necessary in rural areas where door to door services are not available. 

Open or Enclosed Transport

Many auto transport companies also offer two options when it comes to shipping your vehicle: open or enclosed transport. As one might guess, enclosed carriers offer better protection for your vehicle but they also come at a higher cost. Open carriers are typically cheaper, but you should bear in mind that your vehicle will be exposed to the outdoor elements. 

Specialty Vehicle Transport

In addition to shipping cars, trucks, and SUV’s, some auto transport companies will also offer services transporting other modes of transportation including classic cars, boats, motorcycles, ATV’s, trailers, and tractors.

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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