Important Factors to Consider When Shipping Your Vehicle

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Important Factors to Consider When Shipping Your
Vehicle
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It is important to identify the right company for
the job, whether youre looking for someone to
haul away junk cars or get your import safely to
you. If the idea of your vehicle going off into
the sunset without you gives you anxiety, here
are a few tips to ship your car that can bring
peace of mind to the process
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Conduct your Research

• Do your homework before hiring an auto shipping
  company. With a realistic budget in mind, you can
  compare rates with different carriers to get a
  good deal. Some sites make the procedure easy for
  you by offering upfront quotes from top carriers,
  or you can list your shipment and wait for
  competing bids. From there, its just a matter of
  contacting your chosen provider and getting your
  vehicle delivered to you.

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How involved is the company?

• It is not advisable to hire a company solely
  based on how much to ship a car information the
  company provides. What happens if a problem
  occurs along the way? If there is an insurance
  claim, how is it handled exactly? Confirm how
  involved the company will be throughout the
  process.

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Check your carriers feedback online

• After identifying a price that best suits your
  budget, research the providers history and
  safety record through their carrier profile and
  choose the car carrier that best fits your needs.
  Also, evaluate auto carriers based on experience,
  licensing and authority.

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Confirm your carriers liability

• Before you choose an auto carrier, be sure to
  understand the carriers limit of liability,
  including any deductibles.

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Insurance services

• Finding a company that offers cargo insurance to
  cover the vehicle from damage caused directly
  from transporting the vehicle is at a better
  position of offering quality services.

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Own vehicle insurance

• Having your own insurance coverage is important
  because there can be some exclusions in cargo
  insurance e.g. damage caused by weather may not
  be included.

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Booking in advance

• Although some transport companies can handle
  arrangements on short notice, it is highly
  recommended that you book in advance if you can,
  especially when matters of urgency are involved.

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Consider cost factors

• One of the biggest cost factors is the size of
  the vehicle. If its a big car, the price goes up
  considerably.
• The level of transport traffic in the area where
  you want your car shipped is also a cost factor
  to be considered. If the area is quite remote,
  the price will be more.

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Expertise and professionalism

• Having a professional auto carrier ship your car
  or truck is a convenient and reliable way to move
  it across the country.

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Supply and demand

• Different seasons throughout the year affect the
  quantity of shipments on various routes. When the
  quantity of vehicles shipped on that route goes
  up, so does the price. In most occasions, the
  price will be quite different when going on
  opposite directions on the same exact route.

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Check shipping requirements

• See if your auto shipper has preparation
  requirements. If need be, call customer service
  or check the companys website to see what
  precautionary measures should be taken

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Keep a realistic timeline

• To ensure your vehicle arrives when you need it,
  you will need to plan well in advance- sometime
  weeks ahead of time. The carrier should provide a
  window of time in which your vehicle will be
  loaded and delivered. Patience is also a key
  factor in transportation. Unlike standard parcel
  shipping, unforeseen delays can occur.

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Average cost of shipment

• The rates of shipping a car vary depending on
  distance and your needs for your vehicle
  transport. For instance, the cost to ship your
  car when it is enclosed tends to be a little
  higher than the price range for open transport.
  However, enclosed trailers can provide additional
  protection for your car.

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Rates in the transportation industry and auto
shipping quotes include several components that
vary with each customer. As mentioned earlier,
the distance, the car type and models, and its
condition, are just a few variables that affect
the price. For a customer, you might want to
identify a company that generates shipping rates
with all-user submitted elements, thus giving you
the opportunity to explore and enjoy
all-inclusive shipping prices without hidden fees.
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If youre looking to hire a transport company,
typically you can either work through a broker or
hire a transport company directly. It comes down
to what you are most comfortable with.