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Many people find auto transport very expensive. You can save on car shipping, if you follow four different options. The economic guide is considered as the cheapest option. Choose this option only as a last resort. Biggest drawback of this option is your vehicle will be shipped only if transporters find space to load your vehicle. Those customers who pay higher amount are given more preference. Their car will be shipped first and at last if the truck has some left over space, your car will be loaded. The second option is open category, in which your car will be shipped in an open truck. This option can be afforded by lower and middle class people. But the negative effect would be that your car will be exposed to sun, heat, snow etc.

The third category is Enclosed category where in your car will not be exposed to sunlight. But this option is more expensive than Open category. In enclosed category classic, sports, exotic cars are loaded into the truck. The full service category is a guaranteed, more personalized service. In this category, transporters will pick up and deliver the vehicle at your door step. This is the most comfortable option but if you can afford. Car shipping companies charge more if they pick up the car from your home and deliver it to your new home. If you choose terminal to terminal shipping you can save money as it is less expensive when compared to door to door service. Your car will be loaded and unloaded in a terminal; if you can drop your vehicle there and pick it up from the terminal your overall cost will be cheaper.

Many car shipping companies do offer auto insurance cover. But do remember to speak with your insurance broker whether this cover will be adequate. You can save money if you use your own auto insurance cover instead of the shippers. Before shipping your vehicle do check your car. Before handing over your car to the transporter, do check that is it driven properly. Because if it is not in working condition, then auto shipping company will charge you an extra fee for loading and unloading the vehicle. Many auto shipping companies also charge for a shipment based on weight. If you want to cut down on overall weight so that you are charged less then note down a few things. Most car tanks can carry somewhere eleven to thirty gallons of gas. See to it that the fuel tank is mostly empty. Remove all the extra seats. Other items like tool boxes, add-ons and other extras all add weight. If you reduce all these items from the vehicle you can cut down on the weight of the vehicle and this can lead to reduction in cost.

Having your car transported may seem to be a good idea if, and only if, you know what they are all about. As with anything else, not knowing the ins and outs can sometimes lead to risky decisions.

In simple terms, car transporters would pick up your car and bring it to your destination in one piece with nary a scratch. Although it may seem simple, the complexity of this industry actually comes into picture way before you have your car transported – during the time when you have to choose which car transporter you would hire.

One of the first things that you need to ensure is that you are dealing with a legitimate business. You can do this by getting in touch with the Department of Transportation and checking with them if the transporter you have in mind has the necessary business papers.

You would also need to decide on whether you want to have your car transported in an enclosed automotive transport trailer or in an open one. Enclosed trailers are more advisable for those who have high-end cars, sports cars, or vintage cars.  They are also recommended for those who would be travelling long distances. If you are strapped for cash, you may consider going for open trailers as they are cheaper than enclosed trailers by 45% to 70%. Unfortunately, open trailers would also mean that your car is exposed to all the elements (sun, rain, snow, heat, rock chips, etc.) as well as vandalism and malicious entry.

You should also consider whether you are going for a door-to-door pick up or a terminal-to-terminal pick up. With the door-to-door, it would be the vehicle transport providers who would be going to your place to pick up your car. Keep in mind that if you would be getting this service, you need to make sure that you take all your important items from your car, including removable CD players. You should only leave your car tools and documentations inside the vehicle. On the other hand, if you would be going for a terminal-to-terminal service, make sure that you drive your car to the assigned terminal on time. If you are late, there is a probability that you would need to have your car’s transport rescheduled.

Lastly, you would need to look into the insurance coverage most car transport providers offer. Oftentimes, coverage only applies during transit but a small number of providers include coverage for damages incurred while loading and unloading your car.