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The Auto Transport Menu Choosing a particular auto transport service is like looking at a menu. There are several options with different prices, and then there are upgraded options that cost “x” dollars more than the basic ones. Choosing a specific service from those offered by auto transport carriers can be tricky, especially if you’re a first time user or a first time client with that particular company. Choosing well, though, is essential if you want to make the most out of your time, your money and your transaction.
The services offered by auto transport companies can generally be classified into two categories: by destination and by carrier vehicle type. |
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By Destination Auto transport companies work very much like online retail stores, in this respect. When you order with online retail stores like GAP or Circuit City, you have the option to get your item shipped to a store near you or somewhere convenient for you to visit.
The situation is similar with auto transport companies. You can have the item shipped to their depot or holding area in another location. That’s often one of the cheapest options because your car is always with another group so the auto transport company need not spend gas and pay people to drive your car to your place.
Then there’s the door-to-door type of service. This is the most sought-after service, mostly because it’s truly convenient. It’s like having the online retail store ship the item to your door. You pay more, but you don’t have to go out of your way to pick up the vehicle.
The last and most expensive is the international shipping type of car transport service. Online retail stores often have international shipping and that service is drastically more expensive than the other two. Having something shipped internationally also means that you have to deal with customs and whatever authorities might be waiting on the other side.
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By Transport VehicleThe transport vehicle that will bring your vehicle to its destination is the other important consideration in the auto transport service mix. If we continue with the retail store shipping analogy, this factor would be like specifying what sort of envelope or packaging your order will come in.
The first and the most common option is the open truck. Open trucks are the cheapest option and are recommended if you just want to get your car from Point A to Point B. If you want to see how open trucks look like, you can find a lot of them on the freeway or on the Interstate.
Clients who want more protection can opt for covered shipping, or shipping in a covered truck. This option’s counterpart in the retail store analogy is having an item shipped in a box with Styrofoam padding and extra bubble wrap. It will cost you more because fewer vehicles are sent in one trip, but it’s the only way to go if your car simply must not get damaged in transit.
These two are the basic factors when considering what auto transport service you should go for. The combination you choose will have the biggest effect on the cost of the service and the security of your car. Think well, choose according to your needs and then send that car to wherever it needs to go.
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