When choosing an auto transport company you should always check out their ratings and how long they have been in business. Getting a recommendation from someone you know, or from a popular car shipping review site can also be a solid indication that you are selecting the right company.
Ask the company if the payment has to be made in full before the car is even shipped. This is a red flag because why would a company ask for money before the service has been rendered? A deposit sometimes is asked of a customer only to insure the company that your going with that you are serious about shipping your vehicle. Make sure that the deposit is fully refundable if the service hasn’t been performed. If you have a bad feeling about a company then your probably right about going with your gut feeling.
Go with a company that conducts themselves in a professional manner and makes your fell comfortable about the transport. Each carrier should be fully insured. It is best to ask for a copy of the insurance to make sure that your car is fully covered during its transport.
Before and after a long car trip, the integrity of your tires should be checked, in order to insure your and other driver’s safety. Some of the most common causes of poor tire health can be from under inflation, over inflation, needing to rotate the tires, or if it has been a while, new tires in general.
Some quick ways to check this are the following:
- Check the pressure of your tire, and see if it matches what your owners manual suggests for its pressure capacity.
- Note any type of ware and tear done to the treads on the wheel base. Make sure there is enough grip on all tires.
- Do a quick walk around… see if any of the tires look deflated or asymmetrical.
If you have completed these, and just wanted to confirm, never hesitate to go to a professional.
We urge when shipping your car, that the integrity of your tires is prime, so we can prevent any kind of issues that may arise.
People ship their car most of the time because driving across the country can be time consuming as well as expensive. Lot’s of car dealer ships ship vehicles as well to customers in other states who have purchased car’s from their dealerships. When selling a car on eBay or through a private party shipping vehicles through auto transport companies are ideal.
College students who are going to school out of state also benefit from car shipping. Parents are usually concerned about there child’s safety when driving long distances and feel more comfortable with leaving the driving to the professionals.
Inoperable has many different definitions depending on who you ask. All-Pro Auto Transport defines non-running as a vehicle that is unable to load itself on and off the carrier without assistance. However, the vehicle must be able to roll, break and steer so our drivers can wench it on and off their truck. In the world of auto shipping several automobiles may be classified as non-running. For example, if the battery is dead, have engine problems or for any reason that it’s not drivable, we will consider that non-running.
Many people may purchase their vehicles from an auto auction or another place that may sell wrecked vehicles. Other people may have an older car that hasn’t been driven in years. Just be sure the breaks still work, the tires have air and can roll. This isn’t the Flintstones where we can roll them with our feet! Our professional drivers will use the proper tools to load the vehicle on and off their truck.
Enclosed car carriers are auto moving trucks which are enclosed on all sides. Most of the time they are used for collectibles such as antique cars, high-end sport cars and other luxury automobiles. They protect vehicles from outside weather elements, road debris and other damage that can occur when moving cars by way of an open carrier.
They are also used for lowered cars, like Corvette’s and Ferrari’s . Enclosed carriers usually cost between $400 and $600 dollars depending on the distance traveled. It is best to use these kinds of carriers if your worried about any damage that may occur during your auto transport.
All-Pro Auto Transport offers a very comprehensive, no hassle form for payment, when shipping your vehicle. Upon placing the order, we ask for a small deposit, which is deducted from your total amount. This can be done over the phone by credit card, check by phone, or you can send a money order to our office. Our friendly representatives will help you through this process.
After we assign a carrier, the remaining balance is due to them upon delivery. If the logistics don’t work for you, you can pay them upon pick up instead. The final payment is due to them in either cash or money order. When we assign the car shipping carrier, you will be emailed with the carriers information, so you know who to make the money order out to. A receipt will be given to you for our deposit, as well as by the carrier for the final payment. You’re all set!
There are many factors that contribute to how a vehicle is priced for transport. It is very important that each vehicle is priced accurately, so they do get transported on time. Pricing for auto transport generally depends on the pickup and delivery locations, and also on the size and weight of the particular make and model vehicle.
There are also a couple causes for changes in vehicle pricing throughout the year. Gas prices fluctuating, and seasons changing are the main contributors to the change in price for transporting a car. When the volume of cars either increases or decreases in a particular area, the price of transport will change accordingly. If you are shipping to or from a very rural area, or transporting a very large and heavy vehicle, the pricing tends to run a bit higher.
It is best advised to book an order no longer than one month in advance, to ensure the shipment is priced accurately, and everything runs as smoothly as possible.
When shipping your car, we ask that you limit your personal items to 100 lbs or less of NON-valuable items, stored in the trunk of your vehicle. These items can include, but are not limited to bedding, clothes, linens, etc. If your vehicle does not have a trunk, please confine your items to the back area of the vehicle, out of view.
Keep in mind that due to temperature changes/minimal air circulation during transport, we request you do not include items that may be harmful to your vehicle or people. Nothing that has the potential to be flammable, release fumes, or “go bad” during the transport. (We do not want your vehicle blowing up.)
