How to Choose the Best Auto Transport Company

The level of success that the auto transport industry has experienced since its inception, has seen an influx of rogue car shipping companies that are preying on the innocence of unsuspecting customers. Thus, Instead of dealing with a company that is all words and no action, or the first one that you come across offline or on the Internet, it is good practice to obtain quotes, and compare what many shipping companies are offering before deciding. Here is how:

When you are planning to ship your car to another state or country, finding the best company to outsource the service to, is not an easy feat. To lower risks, and increase your chances of finding the best in the niche, the first thing you must do is research. Look at the yellow pages or business directory in your locality; how many companies actively engage in motor vehicle shipping? Flip the pages and note the contact details of as many car-shipping companies that you can find from offline agencies (Better Business Bureau, etc), and move to the next step.

The Internet is a versatile market place where millions worldwide are trying to make a living. Like other kind of business, auto transport companies exploit the Internet to have a wider reach. They maintain e-commerce websites that they use to advertise their services, offer support to their present customers, and try to appeal to new customers. After you have exhausted all offline avenues, take your legwork offline. Visit websites of auto shipping companies in your area and look at the services that they offer. Many companies have contact forms and or provisions that you can use to request for vital information and even service quotes. Use them as much as possible to collect information that will help you make your mind in the next stages.

Auto transport service has been around for a while. Chances are that the industry was up and running, even before you owned your first car. When you are looking for the best company to ship your vehicle for the first time, it is advisable that you seek the opinion of other individuals who have used the service before. Talk to a friend or visit an Internet forum and read what shipping enthusiasts are saying about the available companies. If you identify a company that has high ratings, add it to your list of preferred shipper, and then request for a service quote.

Cheapest is not necessarily the best. After you have taken care of the foregoing preparatory phase, compare what each company is offering, and choose one that can satisfy all your needs. In addition to the pricing profile, make sure that the shipping company you choose has the following attributes: first, the auto transport company you go for must have an excellent reputation in the industry. It should have an active license and a certificate of good conduct from a reputable regulatory body in your state.

Finally, the company that you deal with should offer an array of car shipping services with suitable terms and conditions. For instance, your shipping company of choice should allow its customers to store additional equipment (usually up to 45 kilograms) in their cars during transit. You can stack non-valuables such as clothes or suitcases, to ease travel. A good auto transport company should also have professional staffs (drivers, brokers) that understand and abide by the rules of ethics. Evaluate the quote well to know if your company of choice hits this mark too.

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Written by Andrew Dean on behalf of National Transport LLC.