All you should know before shipping your automobile

Shipping your car to another city, state or continent isn't as easy as it sounds. Even if you hire the right shipping professional, there are still some aspects you'll have to take care of all by yourself. And especially if you are trying to go green and pick a company that satisfies that criteria. There are just so many things that require your attention, and staying fully focused at all times isn't as simple as it looks. But, what is it that you should know before shipping your automobile?

Do your homework before shipping your vehicle

Yes. This is something you could and definitely should do prior to making any final calls. Auto shipping isn’t cheap or risk-free process, and that is why you need to be fully prepared. Simply do your homework. Explore your options. Calculate your budget. Learn everything there is to learn before shipping your automobile. No matter the distance. It doesn’t really matter if you are planning on leaving NY and moving to another state, or thinking about lending your automobile to your little brother. The shipping process stays the same no matter the distance, your reasons or the season; and the more you learn about the process itself, the more you’ll be able to save. Money, time and energy.

No matter the distance, you should always calculate your budget in advance.

Seamless door to door transportation is an option

Even if you are trying to go green with this project. And all you need to do is to find yourself a company that can provide you with the right type of vehicle transportation assistance. But, what are your options?

·        Open carry

·        Enclosed transportation

The first thing you’ll need to do is to think about your needs. Do you need to transport your car locally, to another city or state, and does your vehicle require some additional protection and care? All these factors combined will give you an answer that will help you choose the right service option for you. Also, this might be the right time for you to consider your budget. Cutting some costs is definitely a possibility, but only in the early stages.

Open carry vehicle transportation

Open carry transportation stands for an open trailer used for auto shipping. Shipping your vehicle this way is the most common and also the most affordable way to handle this task of yours. On the other hand, this type of transportation isn’t always a possibility. Why? Well, using this type of service also means that your vehicle will be exposed to all the elements of travel, and in some cases, that won’t be an option. Especially if your automobile requires additional protection.

Extra tip: ground clearance is important. It is advised that automobiles with ground clearance below four inches be transported using enclosed vehicle transportation.

Enclosed vehicle transpiration

If you need to transport a luxury, vintage or irregularly shaped vehicle, you should consider enclosed vehicle transportation as your go-to method. Enclosed automobile transportation will not only protect your precious vehicle from damage due to road debris and bad weather, it will also safeguard it from prying eyes and provide you with maximum privacy.

If you are planning oh shipping your vintage automobile, you should definitely consider enclosed vehicle transportation.

How much does it cost to ship a car?

The average cost of car shipping varies; however, there are some factors that can help you plan your budget.

·        Distance

·        Pick up and delivery locations

·        Vehicle height and length

·        Vehicle model

·        Vehicle condition

·        Auto shipping service type

Distance, pick up and delivery locations

Where are you planning on shipping your automobile? Transporting your car locally will cost less overall, but will be a higher cost per mile. Urban city areas have many possible stops on a shipping lane, require less fuel and time, resulting in the lower auto shipping rate. On the other hand, shipping your car to a rural area will increase your auto shipping quote.

Vehicle height and length

These two factors matter a lot when it comes to shipping. SUVs are usually more expensive to transport than sedans due to height and length difference because they are trickier to fit inside a transport vehicle, resulting in shipping companies increasing their rates.

Vehicle make and model

Some car models are cheaper to ship than the others. Why? It all comes to the size and weight of your automobile. Logically, the larger and heavier your vehicle, the higher the shipping rate gets.

Vehicle condition

Automobiles in working condition are cheaper to ship, and the reason is quite easy to understand. Non-working vehicles are harder to move, hence require additional work that results in higher shipping rates.

Auto shipping service type

As mentioned above, you can choose two different types of auto transport services. An open carrier is always a cheaper option, but if your automobile needs some additional care or protection – enclosed transport is definitely something you should consider.

How to prepare your automobile for shipping?

Here are five steps you should take before shipping your vehicle:

1.      Check all fluids in your automobile and leave only 1/4 of gas in the tank.

2.      Clean your automobile, inside and out.

3.      Check your battery charge.

4.      Check your tire pressure and leave behind a spare tire.

5.      Remove your personal belongings and everything else that can be damaged during transportation (antenna, spoilers and other ornaments).

Prepare your automobile for shipping properly and avoid common problems. 

And there it is – everything you should know before shipping your automobile. We hope that this guide has helped you get organized!

 Acknowledgment

We thank the contribution of Lisa Roberts