George Pearson, General Manager of American Auto Movers has listed several tips that people can use to save money on car shipping and get their car moved safely and at a fair price during these tight economic times. Many people call car haulers, get their rates and then choose the cheapest one with the notion that it is the best deal.

However, most people do not know that this usually ends up being the most expensive company. The cheapest companies typically require a deposit when you schedule your transport. If they fail to get a car carrier to load the vehicle, and the customer wants to cancel, the deposit is kept and charged as a “cancelation fee”. As a result, the customer is left searching for a new auto transport company and has already wasted $150-$200. Pearson said that his company often gets calls from people who went with the cheapest company and have been left waiting for their car to be moved.

People should check out each company they consider on the Better Business Bureau website and find dependable auto shippers. This will ensure that your car transport will go as smoothly as possible. There are other “review” sites that are owned by auto transport companies, but the positive or negative reviews of companies are not verified as either good or bad.