Car Transport Service Myths: Avoiding Misinformation

The choice of a car transport service is often a tricky trail for a beginner and usually most people who have to make these choices are new to the auto transport arena. Like other fields, car transportation is shrouded in myths and misconceptions that may confuse car owners or senders into making costly decisions. Here is a look at some of the myths of auto transport.

Myth 1: Door-to-door services are more expensive than terminal-to-terminal services

For the outsider, this myth makes much sense. After all, the carrier driver has to be paid for the extra miles covered to deliver the car to the doorstep! This is but a myth. Even though the carrier driver will save some fuel and time to deliver the car at a terminal, car storage fees at the terminal may usually be too high to cancel out the savings. Furthermore, the storage of your car at a warehouse comes with damage risks. You will also spend on fuel and time to pick the car from the terminal to your doorstep. The costs of car transport will usually depend on the distance and location of the terminal or doorstep. Individuals living in areas that are difficult to access may find terminal-to-terminal delivery cheaper than door-to-door delivery, but door-to-door delivery is often cheaper in the long run and should be prioritized.

Myth 2: Dealing directly with a car transport service is cheaper than getting the service through a car transport broker

This appears plausible from the outset, but is never usually true. Dealing directly with a car transport service company means you bear all the risks of finding a good company, of dealing with the firm's customer relations department and of guarding against any possible frauds. Reputable carriers have limited numbers of carrier trucks covering only limited distances every week. There is high demand for their services and the car owner will be compelled to work extremely hard to book the services of reliable carriers as soon as possible. Conversely, the car owner can opt for the help of car transport service brokers. The brokers are connected to several carrier services and can make arrangements that suit both their budget and time constraints immediately. Brokers can also make auto transportation convenient by securing special treatment and huge discounts for their clients.

Myth 3: Car transport service quotes are correct all the time

While cruising through quotes, never overlook the chance that some quotes may be incorrect. Quotes may usually be too high or too low if delivery or pick-up location has been erroneously recorded. For instance, if the carrier company is presented with two different locations in Michigan that sound similar, such as L'Anse and Lansing, the difference in the quote may be up to $500. To avoid paying less or more than you should rightly pay, make sure that all your origination and destination details are entered correctly and check through the quotes provided to see if there are any anomalies. Having several quotes from different car transport service companies may also help you to compare prices and know the average cost for shipping your car.

Myth 4: Online quotes are always 100% correct

The belief that online quote calculators and automated systems that provide instant car transport quotes are 100% correct is a myth. It is usually advisable to test the system first with a destination whose quote you know and then see the result. You may be surprised to find that the machine gives a quote worth thousands of dollars to ship a car 3 miles down the road. Even after getting a quote from an automated system, make sure to read through the fine print. You may discover certain anomalies.

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Written by Andrew Dean