Shipping Your Car Across the Country Safely

Interstate car transport is a service that is provided by a company. You, the customer, will enter an agreement with the company, provide documentation and agree to let the company load your car in their transporter trucks.  Most people who do this the first time find it difficult to cope with the anxiety of handing over such a precious possession. What if your car doesn’t arrive in one piece? What if the cost of the car transport service is too high?

Deciding to let someone else ship a car from one state to another can be a big decision because your car may be one of the most valuable possessions you can own. But the alternative is not appealing at all because of the tedious chore of driving your car all the way to the location, spending time in motels or gas stations to rest, and paying hundreds on gas. If you’re considering car transport interstate, here are some of the things you should know to avoid pitfalls, and to save time, money and effort.

Choose The Best Deal

Shopping for car shipping quotes can be similar to shopping for a high end item. You need to consider everything from insurance coverage to handling fees. You also need to pay extra for specialized service, like enclosed car transport. If you are particularly concerned about a particular car transport quote being too high for you, don’t sweat it. There are hundreds of companies all over the country that provide this kind of service.

There are some websites online that provide you with a list of companies to contact when you’re shopping for car transport quotes. When you reach the web page of the company, you will be asked what kind of model or type your car is (to estimate the weight of the car), the destination of the vehicle, and the date you want the car shipped to the location. It can be a little daunting to keep track of all the quotes you receive in your mail, but getting the best deal takes time.

Choose The Services You Need

You also need to indicate if you want enclosed car transport or standard transport. The standard transport scheme will expose your car to the elements during the trip because the car will not be covered completely during the transport process. Expect to see dust and grime all over the car as a result of choosing standard transport schemes. An enclosed transport scheme will protect your car more fully because the sides and the top part will be protected.

Choosing the right transporter needs research. Besides using the rates as a basis for your decision, you should also find out if the company you are hiring is registered with the Department of Transport. The company should be eager to give you their Motor Carrier number so that you can check the DOT website. If a company is registered, you can be more confident about handing your car over and letting them ship your vehicle to the location.