| If you are moving a standard passenger car | | | | There are many transport companies who do not |
| and want to investigate different car | | | | carry the federal license, bond, or insurance |
| transport trailer options there are many | | | | requirements, and will move your car for a |
| possibilities in today's auto shipping | | | | low fee, but this leaves you unprotected |
| industry offered to the discerning customer. | | | | against theft and damage. |
| Open multi-car transport is the most | | | | |
| economical and popular option for moving | | | | When you are shopping around for an |
| unrestored collector vehicles or everyday | | | | inexpensive car transport service confirm |
| cars. | | | | what the total cost of the shipping will be |
| | | | right up front, this will help identify any |
| In most situations, your car will be conveyed | | | | hidden costs that may arise during the |
| on an eight or 10-car carrier, the same kind | | | | transport, like a fuel surcharge or extra |
| of trucks used to deliver new cars. These | | | | road insurance. As you obtain quotes from |
| trucks are 75 to 80 feet long and about 13 | | | | several car transport and auto shipping |
| feet high. They can be difficult to maneuver | | | | companies, be prepared to provide: origin of |
| and are limited to major roads that are free | | | | pick-up destination, departure date, size and |
| of low hanging trees and low clearance | | | | type of cars, type of car transport service |
| bridges. Make sure you are aware of this fact | | | | you need like door-to-door car transport as |
| when directing the truck to the pick-up | | | | opposed to terminal-to-terminal. |
| location or to your home. | | | | |
| | | | Terminal-to-terminal is almost always |
| When a transporter mentions pick up window | | | | cheaper. Special car mover or auto shipping |
| they are referring to the time surrounding | | | | requests will usually incur additional costs. |
| your pick up date. For instance some shippers | | | | If your vehicle is not delivered within the |
| may have a 14 day window - that way they can | | | | agreed upon dates some cheaper auto transport |
| pick your vehicle up anywhere between seven | | | | companies will reimburse you some amount of |
| days before and seven days after your pick up | | | | cash per day towards the rental of an |
| date. Lower priced carriers will not specify | | | | automobile, keep your receipts. |
| their pick up dates, you however may receive | | | | |
| an outstanding price. The down side is that | | | | With today's multitude of competing car |
| you may not see your vehicle for four or five | | | | transport businesses, your chances for |
| weeks. | | | | finding cheap car transport services are |
| | | | excellent, you can be assured that your |
| Make sure that the cheap car transport | | | | search for the best inexpensive car transport |
| company you choose shows proof of their | | | | service will not go unrewarded. |
| federal license and insurance requirements. | | | | |