The Chevrolet Express lineup has been around since 1996, replacing the old Chevy Van that had been a staple of the companyâs various lineups for years. Finding a good car shipping company to ship this full-size van is usually pretty easy, but it depends on which specific model youâre shipping. In this article weâll discuss which passenger van models are currently available as well as what you can expect when it comes time to find a good car shipping company to move it. The Express is available in a wide variety of different options and models; this car shipping article will focus on the 2500 Cargo Van models, and in the link above you will find information about the 1500, 2500 and 3500 cargo van models.
The 2500 Express Cargo Van comes in two varieties, the WT and the WT Diesel. The WT is actually an upgrade over the 1500 Cargo Van, so in addition to or replacing certain 1500 features it includes 16-inch steel wheels, a six-speed automatic transmission, 3,287-lb payload and a 4.8L E85 FlexFuel-capable V8 Vortec engine. The WT Diesel features 16-inch steel wheels, a six-speed automatic transmission, 2.390-lb payload and custom cloth front bucket seats.
The Express 2500 Cargo Van is larger than its 1500 younger brother, and as such can be a bit more for car shipping companies to handle. This in turn usually leads to higher car shipping costs, mostly in the sense of overweight or oversize vehicle fees. Larger vehicles require more fuel for car shipping companies to move them, and more fuel consumed during transport equals more time at the pump and more money spent. Therefore, car shipping carriers will usually charge anywhere from $150-$300 more for the 2500 Cargo Van due to its size and weight. The other major factor concerning your car shipping quote is where it’s coming from and going to. The overweight vehicle fees are added onto the base mileage price for your shipment, and the base mileage price is based on where you’re coming from and going to. If you’re shipping on a budget it’s best to talk to your car shipping representative about ways to augment your base mileage price. There are several ways to do this, so its best to find out all you can from your car shipping representative after obtaining your car shipping quote.
But regardless of where you’re shipping to or from, or what your budget is, American Auto Shipping is here to help you. Simply fill out our free online car shipping quote request form and you’ll receive an instant custom quote for your shipment. We clear all our carriers for reliability ahead of time, which means we make sure they are fully licensed, bonded and insured before we ever send them to pick up your car. You can also call our toll-free telephone number and speak to our own live car shipping representatives if you need help or have questions regarding your specific car shipping needs or the industry in general. So go ahead, fill out our free online form, or give us a call, and find out what American Auto Shipping can do for you and all your car shipping needs.
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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