🤷 How to ship a car online

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Learn the process of how to ship a car online from one state to another in this detailed step by step instruction.

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How To Auto Transport
1. Find a Company
2. Do Research
3. Make Contact
4. Place Reservation
5. Communicate with Driver
6. Inspect Vehicle
7. Load & Unloading

🧐 How To Auto Transport
 Step By Step Instructions

Getting a car shipped is easy

Learning how to transport a car could be a little complicated if you are not sure what to do.

In order to begin the auto transport process, you must first decide what type of service will best suit your needs.

If you are moving a classic car, exotic car, antique car or a vehicle of high value, then you may want to consider the enclosed option.

If you are just moving a standard vehicle, then open auto transport will most likely be your best option when researching how to ship you car online.

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1. Find a Company

Use search engines to find a car shipper

When looking for ways on how to ship a car, the best place to find a company will of course be, the internet.

A simple Google or Bing search will find exactly what you need.

Use terms like 'Auto Transport Service' or 'Car Shipping Services Near Me'.

The search engine you use should provide you with auto transport companies in your area.

Make a short list of the companies that catch your eye and get ready for the next step in shipping a car.

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2. Do Research

Do research on companies

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A quote is an estimate by definition meaning estimates can fluctuate.

With that said, a quote or estimate is only as good as the reputation of the company giving it to you. This is very important to know on how to haul your car.

Some companies will send you a lowball quote to get your attention and then switch the rate later to a much higher amount in order to get a driver to accept.

Make sure to review check the companies that are issuing you those low-ball quotes.

Google search the company names to receive review sites. Look at the negative reviews first as we can always give ourselves good reviews. Bad reviews will most likely never be falsified.

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3. Make Contact

Online forms available for price quotes

Most auto transport companies will have an online quote request form you can fill out to get car shipping information. This makes it easy to get information on how to use car shipping services.

Most request forms will require:
- Your Name
- Email / Phone Number
- Vehicle Information
- Desired Pickup and Delivery Locations.

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If you prefer to speak to a live agent at the car shipping company, always feel free to contact them direct by dialing the contact number on their website.

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4. Place Reservation

Car shipping quotes available online

Once you have everything in order and ready to set your reservation, proceed by booking your order online or contacting your auto transport dispatch agent to take your order by phone.

Email confirmations should be sent to you on your order is placed with the auto transport company of your choice.

Make sure to get everything in writing to have proof in the case you may need it if something goes wrong. .

This is a very critical step in how to ship your automobile while protected for peace of mind.

5. Communicate with Driver

Communicate with your driver direct

Once a car  carrier is assigned an order, the first thing that should happen is communication between the customer and driver.

Keep in mind, most drivers need at least a 2 day pickup window for scheduling.

Once the driver has added the order to schedule, you would be contacted to coordinate more accurate pickup/delivery times. We also send you all details including driver contact info to your email.

Drivers usually call 24-48 hours prior to pickup to coordinate times.

Make sure to let the driver know what you can and can not do regarding scheduling. The driver should be able to work around your availability as long as its within reason.

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6. Inspect Vehicle

Make sure your car is protected during transport

When learning how to ship a car, always remember that the vehicle inspection is for your vehicles protection during the car shipping process.

On pickup/delivery, the driver would conduct a vehicle inspection and should leave a copy at both spots.

If there is any damage added to the vehicle from pickup to delivery, you can contact our office and we can guide you in the process of filing a claim.
Our drivers are pretty good at caring for our customers vehicles. We rarely ever get any claims.

Every carrier has their own insurance policy.
Proof of insurance can be provided once the order has been assigned to a carrier prior to pickup.

7. Load & Unloading

You should be happy at delivery

Drivers prefer to pickup/deliver door to door as it avoids them having to wait for anyone.

They should arrive, load/unload and keep going.
The only things that would hinder door to door service would be low hanging trees, narrow roads or laws that restrict.

If any of those issues arise, the driver would need to contact you to coordinate a more accessible place.

Types of Services:
➡️ Open Auto Transport.
Open Auto Carrier is the commonly selected by most customers as the economic way to ship a car. Due to more available carriers along with many different types to offer, expect to pay the cheapest rates to ship a car.

➡️ Enclosed Auto Transport.
Enclosed Car Shipping is by far the safest way to transport a car. This is the more expensive option and is mainly reserved for classic cars, exotic cars, super cars, custom cars, antique cars, etc.. Covered completely within a container during transit.

➡️ Ship a Non-Running Car?
When a car can not operate on its own power, it will require special equipment to load and unload from a car hauler. This is when a winch is needed.

➡️ Carrier Cargo Protection?
Fully Insured Car Shipping is required by law under the FMCSA and must be guaranteed by all auto transport companies authorized to operate within the United States. Request for insurance documents prior to pickup to confirm coverage. 

➡️ Top Spot on a Car Shipper?
Top Load Placement is the most secure and safest place on an open car hauler. This spot is completely based on availability. First come, first serve as spots are limited.

➡️ Car Shipped to Your Doorstep?
Door front car delivery is the most preferred method to shipping a car as they just arrive load or unload and keep going. This avoids having to wait at a meeting point which saves time and we all know, time is money. Door to door is the way to go!

➡️ Direct Communication with Driver?
Its easy to get connected direct to your car carrier driver. When an order is placed, your details would be sent to the assigned auto transporter. Once they add the order to schedule, you should be sent all your direct drivers information including contact info and more accurate times for both pickup and delivery.

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