While trying to make the right move, questions like “Is shipping a car safe?” or “Is shipping by air the right choice?”, “What type of transport should I choose?”, “Should I drive it myself?” or “How much does it cost to ship a car?” will ring in your head until you get your answers. But don’t worry too much! If you already know your budget and how fast you want it to be delivered, the options will become clear and you will be able to choose. • If you need to transport your car within the city or the state limits, you can very easily drive the car yourself, or ask someone you trust to do you the favor. There is no need to hire an auto-transport company for short distances. This way you will save money and maybe time too. • If you need your vehicle to be transported across the country or across the ocean as soon as possible, shipping it by air might be the right option. Keep in mind that this is the most expensive option. If you don’t mind the costs, then go ahead! • When you need to ship your car across the country, the standard option is hiring an auto-transport company. It will not be as fast as an airplane delivery, but you will save a lot of money compare to air transport, and it is just as safe. When you are done researching call the companies you have decided on and speak to a logistics expert to learn about your options. Once you know what is the right option for you, you should learn more on how to prepare a car for shipping. You need to know what to expect at vehicle pick up and delivery.

1. Is shipping a car safe?
What to expect at pick-up and delivery!

2. You never hire a company without first doing a
research.

3. • While trying to make the right move, questions like “Is shipping a
car safe?” or “Is shipping by air the right choice?”, “What type of
transport should I choose?”, “Should I drive it myself?” or “How
much does it cost to ship a car?” will ring in your head until you
get your answers. But don’t worry too much! If you already know
your budget and how fast you want it to be delivered, the options
will become clear and you will be able to choose.

4. 1.
• If you need to transport your car within the city or the
state limits, you can very easily drive the car yourself, or
ask someone you trust to do you the favor.
• There is no need to hire an auto-transport company for
short distances. This way you will save money and maybe
time too.

5. 2.
• • If you need your vehicle to be transported across the
country or across the ocean as soon as possible, shipping
it by air might be the right option. Keep in mind that this
is the most expensive option. If you don’t mind the costs,
then go ahead!

6. 3.
• When you need to ship your car across the country, the
standard option is hiring an auto transport company. It
will not be as fast as an airplane delivery, but you will save
a lot of money compare to air transport, and it is just as
safe.

7. Safety
• Hiring an auto transport company to ship your car requires you to
do research in order to find a reliable and trustworthy auto
shipping company. There are many companies out there that take
advantage of people desperate to ship their vehicle as soon as
possible, but haven’t done their homework. And believe it or not,
there are still some people who become scam victims, and under
scam in most cases we mean price deceptions.

8. • The right price will ship your vehicle in a
timely manner, the wrong price is a scam that
will not deliver the service you are supposed to
receive.

9. So how can you make sure the company
you hire is safe?
• 1- Plan and research
• 3- Verify USDOT and FMCSA licenses
• 4- Request a few quotes
• 5- Ask questions, demand information
• 6- Compare your top options and choose

10. • Do not just stop on first page of Google, this is
not research! A smart decision is based on
information and Google has it – simply not
only on the first page.

11. What to expect at vehicle pick up and
delivery?
• Customers usually have high expectations whatever service or
product it is that they require, and pay for. And this is how it
should be! When you pay for something you expect to receive
what you have paid for.
• The old saying is valid here – you get what you paid for.

12. • Be careful and choose wisely. Your choice precedes your
expectations and it is what will affect them after all
because it is you who has chosen the said company. Your
choice will affect your experience at vehicle pick-up and
delivery.

13. Understand how an auto transport with a
professional company works.
• 1. Request a car shipping quote online or by phone.
• 2. Disclose details about the vehicle – make, model and modifications.
• 3. A logistics expert schedules your shipment based on your shipping dates.
• 4. A carrier picks up your car one to a few days from your first available date.
• 5. The carrier must complete an inspection report before loading your car!
• 6. Transit time depends on the distance – your agent will inform you.
• 7. At delivery the carrier must inspect the vehicle and unload it at your door.

14. Keep the things you need close, but keep
the most important things closer!

15. • Do not leave important documents and valuable items inside your
car. The car is going to be driven on and off the trailer, by the
truck driver because he needs to make space for other cars and
more importantly arrange the loads correctly for his weight limits.
While doing the loading and unloading things may get lost.

16. • It is simple, do not risk it and keep important documents and
valuable items on you. I would advise the same with household
items, if you are moving. The most valuable items never go in the
boxes designated for the truck. I don’t say this is common, but
things happen and you just should be extra careful. It will bring
you nothing but security and peace of mind.

17. Attention! Inspection ahead.
• If you are asking yourself why this suggestion is even in here, let
me explain. The inspection part of the shipping a car job is very
important.
• Any reliable and trustworthy auto transport company will inspect
the car at the pickup and delivery.

18. • Nevertheless, that does not mean you cannot get in there and
make sure no one is trying to fool you. You should in fact inspect
your automobile alongside the truck driver and make sure he or
she marks down anything visible on the car.

19. • The vehicle is supposed to be delivered to you in the same
condition it was when the company picked it up. So that is why
you need to inspect it thoroughly and check for any damages
when the carrier picks it up. In case you are not present at pick-up
it is recommended to have someone else be present when the
truck driver inspects and loads the automobile.

20. • Around 90 percent of people who hire auto-transport
companies are first time shippers, so, if you are
shipping your car for the first time, you are not alone!

21. • You just have to keep in mind our advice and carry on with the
process. Make a checklist if you need to. It will help you stay on
track and avoid any unpleasant surprises. As long as you stay away
from low-ballers, plan ahead, do your research, ask questions and
choose the right auto transport company, safety won’t be an issue
and you will be prepared and with peace of mind.

22. Thank you!
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