Moving can be hard. Depending on the circumstances of your move you may want to investigate auto shipping. You may be on a tight timeline that doesn’t allow for you to drive your car to the destination, or you may have more than one family car to get to your new home. The cost of gas could be a determining factor into your decision to have your car shipped. How can you find the right company? Start by asking around for referrals from family members, neighbors and work colleagues. If you go online, you can find the auto shipping rates you will need to find the right company for you. When you choose an auto shipping company, be sure to check that they are licensed by the United States Department of Transportation.

You may be able to get a discount if your moving company has a shipping company hey work with. You may be able to get a discount on the shipping, if they partner with your moving company. Some places will move your car on the same truck as the rest of your belongings. It may be more exspensive to do it together, but keep an open mind when looking, you will find what you need. Generally you will get the best service and the best auto shipping rates from a company that specializes in auto transport.How much will it cost to ship a car? Much will depend on destination, time of year and type of car you have.Most shippers will give you a quote for ship a car.You will need to read your contract and make sure you understand everything. Check to find out what type of insurance the company carries. Be sure you understand exactly what is covered. Reading paperwork seems like just one more hassle of moving, but it’s worth it to know what’s going on.

Some companies offer a choice of which form of shipping you would like. Open shipping is familiar to everyone. We’ve all seen those trucks going by on the highway with stacks of cars chained up. Depending on the time of year and the destination, there is some risk from weather with open shipping. Open is by far the less expensive option.Closed shipping is more expensive because each truck carries many fewer cars than with open auto shipping. For those with collector cars, you may want to pay the extra and have it shipped in a closed trailer. You will not want to put stuff into the vehicle you are going to have shipped. Since it will change the weight of the vehicle, most companies will not allow anything in the car. Even if the auto mover allows it, it’s still probably not a good idea, as personal possessions in the car would not be covered by insurance.

Before turning your car over to the auto transporters, you’ll need to inspect and document any dings or other damage by taking photos. When the car is delivered, you’ll want to do another inspection. Any claims for damages would need to be noted at that time.