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Important Points to Consider When Shopping for an Auto Shipping Company

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Shipping your car in today’s world has become a simplified process. However, it is important to find out certain things about the transportation company that you have chosen.

Firstly you should to find out if the company is bonded and insured. The company you choose should have the funds available and be able to pay for any damages that may occur while transporting your vehicle. If the company is bonded and insured, it will have the funds to pay for damages.

It’s also a good idea to find out if the company is licensed. In today’s world,  it’s very easy for a company to be licensed. Despite being a good sign, it does not imply that the quality of the service they provide will be good. It could simply mean that the company had the money to pay for the license.

Another factor is the specialization of the company. If you have a motorcycle that you need to ship to another state, it is advisable to choose a company that specializes in two wheeler transport as they would provide a better service than other companies.

Policies and Procedures for Auto Shipping

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

You carry insurance on your car when you drive the car, but have ever you thought about insurance coverage on your vehicle when the car is being transported?

Auto shipping is an extremely secure method to transport your car for an extensive distance and 99% of cars reach their destination properly intact. But what about that 1%? What about that one incident when something occurs? You need to be certain you are properly insured in the event something happens.

Carefully Review the Shipper’s Policy

During the shipping process,  harm to your car will be covered by the shipper’s personal insurance policy. While shopping for an auto shipping company, ask for copy of each company’s official insurance information. If some of them provide you static regarding this, cross them off your list. Recognize the difference between a broker and a shipper. A broker acts as a middleman to build a link among the auto shipping company and the consumer. You should require that the shipper provides a copy of the insurance permit, not the broker.

Top 6 Things to Consider When Shipping a Car Internationally

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Auto Shipping Internationally can be quite a process, especially if you have never done it before.

Below are the top 6 things you must know before you try to ship your car overseas compiled from over 50 yrs of auto shipping experience.
1. Not all car shipping companies have experience in overseas and international auto shipping.

First and foremost, you have to select an auto shipping service provider.  You should do a certain amount of research and compare different companies so that you are able to make an informed decision as per your needs and budget. Sites like http://www.auto-transportquotes.com allow you to compare up to 8 quotes from reputable, insured, wordwide car shipping service providers with one click of the mouse. (more…)