Auto Shipping – Now That My Bags Are Packed What About Shipping My Car

One burning question that dealers, wholesalers, collectors, as well as people relocating for whatever reason within the United States ask thousands of times a day is “What is the cost of shipping my vehicle? When moving any important item, like a car or other means of transportation, cost is a premier consideration. What if I told you, though, that it may not be the MOST important question to ask?

Often, when shipping a vehicle, one is apt to turn to a transportation broker, which is either a company or some type of group that do not actually ship the vehicle but arrange for its shipment. They take a percentage of the cost of moving the vehicle as payment for arranging the shipment of your vehicle. They broker the vehicle out by posting on online load boards that are visible to those car hauling companies that operate trucks that move around the country. If the broker posts too low a price on these boards, it will not attract any takers and the vehicle may sit there in anticipation of a move for a very long, uneasy period of time. Be sure that the price the broker is quoting to the vehicle movers is reasonable enough to entice them to relocate your car. Too cheap a price may not be in your best interest.

Another expense item to consider is the cost of insurance coverage on the vehicle being transported and that of its contents. You never know when an unforeseen circumstance may arise and you wind up with costly repairs or replacements. Accidents do occur and you do not want to be unprotected if one of these unforeseen events involves your vehicle. A couple of important questions to ask are what kind of coverage will the trucker’s insurance provide in case of loss or damage to your vehicle, and should it be farmed out to another carrier, what is their coverage and how can you obtain a copy of the policy. You must try to get a copy of the carrier’s certificate of insurance naming you as the certificate holder, not the car hauler(s). In this way, should some harm come to your vehicle, you can file a claim directly to the insurance company on your own.

The quality and reputation of the auto transportation outfit that is handling the transport of your vehicle is also another concern of yours. You really have no idea about the company or companies that are moving your vehicle unless you are directly involved in the daily business of transporting vehicles yourself. Do some research about these companies. Talk to a car dealer who undoubtedly ships vehicles on a regular basis and find out who they use. Go online and read reviews about various companies to get as much information as you can before you start collecting bids. Go to safersys.org, a website operated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association, and take a look at a company’s safety profile. This site can be of invaluable assistance to you in seeking a reputable transport company.

Looking to get your car some distance from A to Z involves several considerations. Not just the least expensive, but the safest and sometimes the timeliest way to get your wheeled friend happily to its new home.

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