“How much will it cost to ship my car”? That is a question that is asked thousands of times each day by dealers, wholesalers, collectors and people moving all around the United States. Cost is always a consideration when moving something as important as your transportation. However, it may not be the MOST important question a person might want 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 expense item to consider is the cost of insurance coverage on the vehicle being transported and that of its contents. You never know when an unforeseen circumstance may arise and you wind up with costly repairs or replacements. Accidents do occur and you do not want to be unprotected if one of these unforeseen events involves your vehicle. A couple of important questions to ask are what kind of coverage will the trucker’s insurance provide in case of loss or damage to your vehicle, and should it be farmed out to another carrier, what is their coverage and how can you obtain a copy of the policy. You must try to get a copy of the carrier’s certificate of insurance naming you as the certificate holder, not the car hauler(s). In this way, should some harm come to your vehicle, you can file a claim directly to the insurance company on your own.

The quality and reputation of the auto transportation outfit that is handling the transport of your vehicle is also another concern of yours. You really have no idea about the company or companies that are moving your vehicle unless you are directly involved in the daily business of transporting vehicles yourself. Do some research about these companies. Talk to a car dealer who undoubtedly ships vehicles on a regular basis and find out who they use. Go online and read reviews about various companies to get as much information as you can before you start collecting bids. Go to safersys.org, a website operated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association, and take a look at a company’s safety profile. This site can be of invaluable assistance to you in seeking a reputable transport company.

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.

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