There are a few things to keep note of before having your car shipped by car carrier brokers. There are some precautions that you should take in order for your car shipping to go smoothly. Some of the things include car maintenance, insurance, carrier type, scheduling your car at the correct time and finding a trusted company.

Performing Car Maintenance

You should always check your vehicle for any marks or damage before it is shipped. Take photos of the car before it is shipped to compare it to the condition it is when it is delivered. If there was any damage when it was delivered, you will have evidence from the photos that you had taken beforehand. You should also have your car checked by a mechanic to make sure nothing is wrong with it before the trip. If something is wrong with your car while in transport, it will need to be fixed and can be costly to find the right parts.

Check The Insurance Policy

Make sure the auto shipping company has insurance before you decide to ship your car. Even if they do have insurance, it may not cover everything that you thought it would. Do not skimp on insurance – there are many horror stories of people who buy expensive cars and try to save on auto shipping by not getting correct insurance. They are taking a huge risk on their expensive investment, which can be damaged and they may have to be responsible for covering the whole car. Many of the reputable auto shippers will carry auto insurance anywhere from $50,000 to $1,000,000 in coverage but you should always ask.

Which Carrier Type to Choose for Your Car

Depending on the car that you are shipping, you can either choose open or closed auto shipping. If your car is worth over $70,000 or is an exotic or rare vintage car, you should definitely use enclosed transport. Open transport is a lot like economy class on an airplane and about 75% of cars use open transport. It is less expensive and may get to the location faster since there are less enclosed trailers. If you have a rare car, it can be very difficult to find replacement parts if it gets damaged. Since open transport exposes cars to all of the elements, a beautiful, rare paint job on classic car shipping can be ruined and will be hard to replicate.  

Leaving Time for Shipping

If you are late for bringing your car to the autotransporter, it can hold up other cars. This can cause the transportation to be longer for all cars on the carrier. So, make sure you are always there on time for the auto transporter, to be courteous to others. You should plan in advance which carrier you will use and find out the timeframe for loading and car delivery. Since delays are common with auto transport, do not schedule having your vehicle delivered right before a major event that you need to get to; i.e. starting a new job. If it is being delivered to a terminal and you are not picking it up, make sure you schedule door-to-door transport.

Finding a Trusted Company

When choosing a company, be sure to look for credentials. Finding a licensed, insured and bonded company like Direct Connect Auto is important. A company with years of experience shipping nationally and internationally with all types of vehicles is a company that is likely to be trusted. Make sure the company is certified by the BBB and has an excellent track record. Do not just go with the auto transporter that gives you the cheapest quote; they may also have the cheapest insurance which may not cover your car for everything that you think it will cover. With Direct Connect Auto Transport, we have years of experience safely shipping all types of vehicles with real-time tracking, keeping you up-to-date 24/7. Contact us today for exceptional service to get you from point A to point B with our damage-free guarantee.