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?
Many times, people deal with car transportation brokers, that is, companies or groups that operate no trucks of their own. These ‘vehicle transporters’ take an order to move a vehicle, hold on to a percentage of what they have charged and then broker the vehicle out on load boards that are posted online and visible to car haulers that have trucks operating and moving around the country. If the price has been quoted or negotiated too low, it becomes unattractive to auto transporters and the vehicle may sit awaiting transport for a long, uncomfortable time. So, an important question to ask yourself is, ‘what is a reasonable price to move this vehicle.’ Cheapest may certainly not be best.
Another thing to consider is insurance coverage on the vehicle and its contents should something unforeseen occur during transport. Accidents do happen and you don’t want to be on the unprotected side if one happens with your vehicle. Important questions to ask are ‘what kind of coverage is provided in case of damage or loss of the vehicle’ AND ‘if this vehicle is to be brokered out to another auto carrier, can I get a copy of their insurance certificate?’ Always try and get a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate showing YOU as certificate holder. This way, if something unfortunate happens, you can file a claim on your own directly to the insurance company.
Since you are not in the daily business of transporting vehicles, you really don’t know much about the companies that do this for a living. You must think about the quality of the business you choose to transport your vehicle and above all, the reputation of the company. Do your homework. Ask car dealers who regularly deal with auto transportation companies and find out who they use (and who they won’t). The internet contains a world of information including reviews of auto transportation companies. Look into them and while you are at it, look into a website called safersys.org operated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association. This site can be an invaluable tool to assist you in finding the right vehicle mover for you.
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.
For more information on car shipping or to get a vehicle transportation quote please visit http://www.jmnhaul.com .
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