Auto Shipping FAQ: Are Pickup and Delivery Dates Guaranteed?
Auto transport has gotten easier over the years, it’s true, but at the end of the day the industry operates much the same way as it always has in terms of how vehicles are scheduled for pickup and physically transported from one city to another.
This is why guaranteed auto transport services can be difficult to find, but it’s far from the only reason. In this helpful entry into our “Auto Shipping FAQ” blog series, we’re going to discuss guaranteed auto transport services and how they differ based on different factors, as well as what you can expect from companies that guarantee their services and what it really means for you.
On the whole, most car transporters don’t actively offer guaranteed auto transport services, but they do give pickup and delivery windows that are generally adhered to.
Guaranteeing pickup or delivery dates gets messy fast as there are a lot of things that can hinder an auto shipping carrier from getting to you on the day that they guaranteed; between things like traffic, inclement weather and road construction, carriers are often encountering delays that can cause them to miss specific dates. This is a big reason why the majority of them give pickup windows, which are usually 2-4 days in length.
Pickup and delivery windows are actually good for you in the sense that the vast majority of carriers will be able to meet that window as opposed to a specific date.
It is a bit frustrating in the sense that you’re going to have to make yourself available for a few days, which can cut into work and travel and all that, but at the end of the day it’s a lot better than getting a call on the day you’re supposed to see your carrier and hearing that it’ll be another day or two, as this can interfere with existing plans.
By giving windows instead of guaranteed auto transport services, you can actively plan a move or a flight around it, as transit time will still be longer than most people take to get from A to B anyway.
If you’re interested in shipping a vehicle and need some quotes to get you started, you should really take a minute to fill out our free online auto transport quote request form. It takes only a minute, and while it won’t get you a guaranteed auto transport quotes it will get you a free quote to ship your vehicle right away.
90% of vehicles ship in the time frame they’re supposed to with our prices. This means that, no matter what, we can ship your vehicle. You can also contact us over the phone any time at 800-930-7417. A representative will be happy to answer your questions, give you a quote to ship your vehicle, or even place a reservation for you if you’re ready. You can rest easy knowing that you’re in good hands from start to finish with American Auto Shipping.
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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