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“We shipped a 2007 Mercedes Benz from Phoenix to Fairfax, VA over the Christmas holidays; after getting quotes from American Auto Shipping we chose a company and booked it. Despite an intervening blizzard en route the driver was early in the delivery. Car came through in perfect shape. Terrific service – cheaper than driving! ” – Terrence

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Auto Transport, What is it?

It’s simply the process of moving your vehicle from one location to another. Finding good auto shippers starts with quotes; from there, you book your order with the car transporters and they will then find a good car shipping carrier to move your vehicle.

In this industry, there are two types of companies: carriers and brokers. When looking for auto transport, it’s best to stick to brokers, as they are the ones that will actually organize your car shipping and handle all the money and paperwork. Not only that, but brokers tend to keep the prices lower, and here’s why: in the auto transport industry, carriers basically set the prices. They are in control of how much the service ends up costing, and if they had their way, you would be paying thousands of dollars per car. Brokerages, however, keep the prices low by being competitive with one another; since most carriers have to take loads from brokerages, they won’t price gouge customers because a customer can just go with a different company.

Brokerages focus on cars, trucks and SUV’s, but many auto shipping companies can move more than just those. Always check with the auto shipping company handling your auto transport to see what they ship, but many auto shipping companies can move over sized vehicles such as vans, duly pickup trucks, box trucks, and some companies can ship even larger vehicles. Make sure that you have the dimensions of the vehicle available – many brokerages will require the dimensions before giving you an quote. Usually the length, height, width and weight of the vehicle are required.

 

What is a carrier?

Some auto shippers are known as carriers. These auto transportation companies are the companies that actually move the vehicle. Other auto transporting companies are known as brokerages, and they are the ones that will actually be arranging the vehicle transport between you and the carrier. Auto transportation can be hard to find and we make it easy to find the best brokerages to handle your transport. When you fill out our free online quote request form, you will receive a different quote from ten different companies in just an hour, making it fast and easy to arrange.

Make your car transport fast and easy. All the auto transporting companies that you will receive quotes from are fully licensed and bonded, and the carriers that they use are all fully insured – those auto carriers are required by federal law to carry $750,000 worth of insurance on their truck to cover any and all damages that occur. These are some of the best in the industry – we make sure that the companies that you receive quotes from are the best, so rest assured.

We can get you auto shipper quotes to ship from anywhere to anywhere in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Our auto transport quote request form has makes and models from not just all the top automobile companies but many companies that are no longer in business. When it comes to car transport, we know that people have vehicles from all different companies, so we make sure that we have as many vehicles as we can find so we can assist you.

If you’re not into filling out forms on a random website, give us a call! The right companies can be tough to find, and if you’re new to the industry finding a good auto shipper can be a hassle. Many websites that just get you quotes don’t even have a telephone number to call – we do! Our friendly vehicle shipping representatives are standing by seven days a week to help you with your needs, so if you have any questions give us a call and we’ll help you out.

It’s important to find a good company that will provide a good service. Many carriers will tell you to eliminate the broker, but you should always look at different car transport resources as carriers like to hike the prices up and charge you hundreds more than you need to be paying. Auto shippers that find you a carrier help to keep the prices lower than what independent carriers charge, because the carriers like to keep prices higher than they need to be – everyone likes more money right? The case is true even in the industry, so it’s best to shop around before selecting a company – and we are one of the best places to start.

 

 

Are there places that I can drop my car off at?

These are called terminals, and many auto shippers utilize terminals for customers who won’t be available when the truck shows up to pickup the vehicle. Since someone needs to be available for the car transport driver to do the inspection and take the keys, the car transportation services can find a terminal that will do it for you. This service is generally cheaper, but it does take longer for the vehicle to ship, because trucks only use terminals if they need a full load, and that can take weeks or even months.

Will my vehicle be moved from one truck to another?

No. Once your vehicle is on the auto truck, it stays on that truck during the entire process. There are rare circumstances when your vehicle will have to be moved to a different car transport truck, but that usually is only when the truck breaks down. Your car shipping company will always inform you of any changes during your vehicle transport, and you can call your driver any time to find out the status of your transport.

How does payment work?

There are several different ways you can pay to move your car. The most common method of payment is a deposit to the company you book with, and cash or certified funds on delivery to the truck driver. Some auto shippers will allow you to pay the entire balance up front, freeing you of any additional payments in the near future. Other auto shippers will let the carrier collect the money – this usually only happens if there are no other payment options, however, because their money would come from the truck. Most all auto shippers utilize the first two options.

You can pay your deposit to the company in a variety of ways. Most auto shippers take check by phone or fax and recreate it in their office, as well as a credit card or, in some instances, a bank wire transfer. Some other auto shippers allow Western Union or to mail in a check. You should always ask your company what methods of payment they accept and which one would benefit you the most.

Do these companies ship non-running vehicles?

Yes they do; however, most auto shippers charge extra if the vehicle is not running, as they have to find a special truck that has the capabilities to wench it onto the truck. Make sure to tell your company if your vehicle is not running, as they will need to adjust the price accordingly. Please don’t represent your vehicle as running if it isn’t; this can cause costly delays and infuriates carriers if they cannot ship non-running vehicles, as it is a wasted trip, and car transport carriers cannot afford wasted trips.

 

 

 

 

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