Hiring a National Car Transport Company
If you’re preparing to move, hiring a national car transport company could be a good option to re-locate you vehicles to your new home. There are a many different services available from transport vehicle companies, and in this article we’ll explore the options available to ship your cars safely.
Whether you are transporting an exotic car super-car, a classic antique car, or just your family SUV or mini-van, there is a car transport company that will cater to your budget and exact needs. And if you are moving internationally, there are even services that will transport your car to practically any location overseas.
Begin by investigating car transport companies that offer nation-wide service. Searching online is the easiest way of finding the “big players” and you can locate the specific services you will need.
Common types of car transport service include door-to-door transport, airport terminal-to-terminal transport, specified location delivery, international vehicle transport and vehicle storage. Mostly, the national transporters will be reliable, provide efficient transport service and assign a knowledgeable service representative to make certain your move goes smoothly.
You can also choose from a variety of options, including requesting a covered transport to protect your car from bad weather, flying rocks on the freeway or other hazards. The price you will pay for vehicle transport depends on several factors, including the distance, method of transportation requested and your time-line for delivery.
And speaking of delivery time; most car transport companies deliver within 3-4 days, but be sure to ask, as some companies routinely take a week or more to cover the same distance. Express service is often available as well, but of course, this raises the cost of transport significantly. If there will be delays in the delivery of your car, normally the transport company will notify you ahead of time. And your customer service representative should be available to contact during business hours if you have any questions.
If you require a specific date to pick-up the car, most vehicle transport services can arrange this and store your vehicle safely, usually for an additional charge. A few transport companies include this service at no extra charge, but again, always ask to be sure.
You will be required to sign a delivery contract before your car is picked up, and along with the usual protections, you should pay special attention to provisions regarding insurance of your vehicle while it is en route.
Normally, your vehicle will be insured against damage or destruction of any kind while being transported. It is advisable to obtain a copy of the company’s insurance and be sure to ask if their insurance requires a deductible of any kind. The more reputable companies will not carry insurance that requires a deductible payment–so if your company does, you should consider taking your business elsewhere. Remember, there are lot of companies competing for your business–shop around and get the best deal.
More and more national car transport firms are offering tracking services, like satellite or cellular phone tracking of your vehicle. These services will keep you up-to-date on any changes during the trip.
By doing research online of the national car transport companies, you can be sure that your re-location will go as smoothly as possible, and your car arrives safely at your new home.