Most everyone has a treasured vehicle to take care of so it will behave nicely on the road. We do everything we can to keep it looking good and running smoothly and reliably. There may come the necessity at some time to get our pampered pet to a faraway destination due to relocation or just plain moving away. You don't need to worry, though, that you will be without transportation once you get there. Here is why.
First off what is auto shipping?
To simplify, it is the art of getting a vehicle from where it is now to where it will be in the future, say a couple of days or more. This does sound easy and in actuality, it is. Auto shipping is a great convenience to anyone on the move. The auto shipping companies generally include carriers of all different dimensions to suit every vehicle's needs. They will ship your car domestically as well as internationally and even door to door if that's what you want. You can work with an online service provider or a local one, although a local company where you can actually walk in the door and meet with a representative is rare. Most of these companies are scattered hither and yon, so online is probably where you will be. In any case, you and the company's agent can work out all your travel preparations and needs. Most offer a variety of services including great customer service and are flexible with modes of transportations and schedules.
Types of auto shipping
Whether you are transporting a recently purchased vehicle to your current location or are transporting your old friend to a new one, you will need to know what type of shipping carriers are available. There are two main types of carriers.
1) Open vehicle shipping- this is typically a great option for most consumers; for it is cheap and provides the least expensive method in shipping your vehicle. However, open is exactly what it is. Remember driving on the highway and seeing the huge trucks with trailers connected to it, carrying a variety of vehicles. Well if you choose to go this way that will one day be your car, bike or boat. Though economical the downsides include any destruction from road debris, or elements flying around or from the other cars. Security is also a potential hazard for open traveling vehicles. Equipment such as navigation systems, stereos, and other expensive electronics have a much higher chance of being stolen than if closed away in a private traveling quarter.
2. The enclosed vehicle carrier is, yup, enclosed. Your precious vehicle will be lovingly laid to rest in its own little bed for a safe journey to its destination without fear of debris, harm from other vehicles or theft. More attention and care will be lavished on it when loading and unloading. Of course, this being the real world, there are two distinct downsides to this mode. 1.) The cost can be from 25% to 100% more expensive than the open carrier mostly because considerably fewer vehicles can be carried at one time. 2.) There are only a few companies that have closed type carriers available in their fleets. Even finding an enclosed carrier can be very difficult and time consuming if not downright impossible.
I hope this helps in your mission to get that vehicle of yours safely to its destination. You still have a lot of research ahead of you, but the above noted basic principles should get you on your way. - 30243
First off what is auto shipping?
To simplify, it is the art of getting a vehicle from where it is now to where it will be in the future, say a couple of days or more. This does sound easy and in actuality, it is. Auto shipping is a great convenience to anyone on the move. The auto shipping companies generally include carriers of all different dimensions to suit every vehicle's needs. They will ship your car domestically as well as internationally and even door to door if that's what you want. You can work with an online service provider or a local one, although a local company where you can actually walk in the door and meet with a representative is rare. Most of these companies are scattered hither and yon, so online is probably where you will be. In any case, you and the company's agent can work out all your travel preparations and needs. Most offer a variety of services including great customer service and are flexible with modes of transportations and schedules.
Types of auto shipping
Whether you are transporting a recently purchased vehicle to your current location or are transporting your old friend to a new one, you will need to know what type of shipping carriers are available. There are two main types of carriers.
1) Open vehicle shipping- this is typically a great option for most consumers; for it is cheap and provides the least expensive method in shipping your vehicle. However, open is exactly what it is. Remember driving on the highway and seeing the huge trucks with trailers connected to it, carrying a variety of vehicles. Well if you choose to go this way that will one day be your car, bike or boat. Though economical the downsides include any destruction from road debris, or elements flying around or from the other cars. Security is also a potential hazard for open traveling vehicles. Equipment such as navigation systems, stereos, and other expensive electronics have a much higher chance of being stolen than if closed away in a private traveling quarter.
2. The enclosed vehicle carrier is, yup, enclosed. Your precious vehicle will be lovingly laid to rest in its own little bed for a safe journey to its destination without fear of debris, harm from other vehicles or theft. More attention and care will be lavished on it when loading and unloading. Of course, this being the real world, there are two distinct downsides to this mode. 1.) The cost can be from 25% to 100% more expensive than the open carrier mostly because considerably fewer vehicles can be carried at one time. 2.) There are only a few companies that have closed type carriers available in their fleets. Even finding an enclosed carrier can be very difficult and time consuming if not downright impossible.
I hope this helps in your mission to get that vehicle of yours safely to its destination. You still have a lot of research ahead of you, but the above noted basic principles should get you on your way. - 30243
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