Motor Car Trans Presents: Your “How-To” Guide for Car Shipping.

Car shipping can be a hassle. But here at Motor Car Trans, we’ve compiled a simple “how-to” guide to make shipping your car a breeze!

Today we are reviewing the first step on car shipping, how to find the right car shipping company for you.

First things first, you have to find a dependable car transport company, do your research.
The simple way of completing this: internet research. Go to Google and look up “vehicle transportation companies” or “car shipping companies” in your city or state. Simply look for their free quote form on their website and enter your information. You may receive multiple quotes in your email, by phone, or even by text. Don’t get stressed. This is how the shipping companies work for your business. Select the one that is right for you by doing your research. This means, reading past customer reviews, looking the company up on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website. Make sure there are no negative reviews and no pending complaints on the company.
Another thing to keep in mind when selecting a car transportation company, is that they are licensed and insured.

Once you’ve made a decision on a company, discuss the following options with your shipper:
The condition of your vehicle, (running or not running), while it may not seem like it, plays an integral role in the shipment of your car, as well as any aftermarket modifications, (i.e. larger wheels, lowered suspension, extended beds, high roof rack, etc). Making sure the shipper knows your vehicle has these issues/modifications upfront will prevent any headaches after the fact.

Another item to keep in mind is open or enclosed transport carriers. An open trailer auto transport vehicle is the most efficient way of transporting a car. Open trailers can transport up to ten cars at once, hence reducing the cost of shipping for you. Enclosed trailers are completely protected from the outside elements and are safer for your vehicle, as they are not exposed to the sun or any other elements that may cause damage to the paint or vehicle itself. Enclosed trailers are more expensive and are more commonly used to transport classic and expensive vehicles during the winter months when they may be exposed to harsher elements.

We hope this information help you get started on picking your car transportation company!

Stay tuned for more “How-To” information on car shipping! Next up, we will be reviewing steps on how to get your car ready for pickup!

HIGH VALUE VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION

Transportation of high value vehicles or rare, classics, or exotics, requires special handling and care.  Not only because of their high value, but also because these vehicles require special needs.  Motor Car Trans offers high value vehicle transport services, or white glove treatment, across the USA.  Special care is taken with these vehicles as they are transported on special enclosed trailers that hold one or two vehicles.  Other custom options are available, please enquire about details.`

ENCLOSED TRAILER AUTO TRANSPORT

Enclosed trailer auto transporters are unique as your vehicle is completely protected from the outside elements.  Enclosed trailers look similar to the more common container trailer that is prevalent on the roads and highways in the USA.

Advantages of using an enclosed trailer are that it is safer for your vehicle as it is protected from the road elements, vehicle is not exposed to the sun, or any other elements that may cause damage to the paint or vehicle itself.

Main disadvantage of using an enclosed trailer is that it is more expensive.  Enclosed trailers are more commonly used for transport of classic and expensive vehicles, or for transport during winter months where vehicles may be exposed to harsher elements.

OPEN TRAILER AUTO TRANSPORTATION

Open trailer auto transport is the most efficient way of transporting a car.  Open trailers can transport up to ten cars at once, hence reducing the cost of shipping for the customer.  You have probably seen open trailer auto transporters on the highway.  Impressive, huh?  How do they stack so many cars onto that trailer is amazing.

Advantage of this type of shipping is that it is less expensive for the customer as the space on the trailer is shared by multiple vehicles.  This reduces the cost as it allows the transport company to transport multiple vehicles at one time.

Drawback of this type of shipping is that a large trailer truck like that cannot pick up individual cars from residential, or many commercial, locations.  Usually a single car hauler will pick up individual cars and bring them to a terminal where they will be loaded onto a trailer for long distance transport.  To reduce your cost of shipping, you can also arrange to deliver your vehicle to the terminal where it will be loaded onto a trailer.  Furthermore, you can pick up your vehicle from the destination terminal instead of having it delivered to your location.

TERMINAL TO TERMINAL TRANSPORT

Terminal to terminal transport is slightly different, and slightly less expensive.  In this arrangement you must bring the vehicle to one of our shipping terminals where it will be loaded onto a car transporter.  You will also have to come and pick up the vehicle from a terminal at its destination location.  As you can tell, this can be a hassle, it is always easier to arrange for a door-to-door service.

Door to door auto transport service is the most common type of service requested on our website.  This type of service provides for pickup and delivery of your vehicle at a location designated by you.  We can pick up and deliver your vehicle at your home, work, school, or any other location.  Depending on circumstances we may arrange for an eighteen-wheeler to pick up your vehicle, or for a single car transporter to pick it up for a transport to a consolidation terminal.  We will inform you ahead of time of what type of truck will pick up your vehicle.

DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORT

Door to door auto transport service is the most common type of service requested on our website.  This type of service provides for pickup and delivery of your vehicle at a location designated by you.  We can pick up and deliver your vehicle at your home, work, school, or any other location.  Depending on circumstances we may arrange for an eighteen-wheeler to pick up your vehicle, or for a single car transporter to pick it up for a transport to a consolidation terminal.  We will inform you ahead of time of what type of truck will pick up your vehicle.

Terminal to terminal transport is slightly different, and slightly less expensive.  In this arrangement you must bring the vehicle to one of our shipping terminals where it will be loaded onto a car transporter.  You will also have to come and pick up the vehicle from a terminal at its destination location.  As you can tell, this can be a hassle, it is always easier to arrange for a door-to-door service.

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