Shipping Your Vehicle and 1000 Splendid Quotes
Benjamin Disraeli once said that, I'm paraphrasing, the wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are perpetuated by good quotes. You can look up companies on the net, contact them, hire a broker to sift through them and select the most competent ones with the best records, make every preparation and take every precaution, but in the end it all comes down to asking companies for a quote and making the final decision according to the quote which best suits you.
Shipping companies aren't dumb. They know you are doing this and will offer TERRIFIC QUOTES as undoubtedly listed on their website. Watch out for this as a good company will prefer you to ask for a quote so they can knock you off your socks with their generosity and you will pick them as your shipper.
As a quick aside, if a company requires an advance, make absolutely sure that you are issued a contract which covers a complete refund in case the service is not carried out. A favorite fraudulent technique by not so successful companies is to receive an advance, buy some time, fail to ship the car, and refuse to refund: an easy way to make at least some money with a minimum of expenditure.
There may be some special circumstances you encounter that require a little white lie to further your interests. Obtaining a quote from an auto shipping company is definitely not one of those times.
An accurate description of your car's weight and shape is crucial, since carrier trucks do not accommodate all cars. Heavy SUVs, minivans, station wagons, pick-up trucks, and of-road vehicles must be considered for special carrier trucks. Any exotic features and customized changes (such as lowering the car or otherwise making driving up a truck ramp difficult) will require special service. For a small supplement to the general fee, most carriers are able to ship non-operable vehicles, but it is bets to inform them before hand, because it may take a truck with a specialized ramp to lift a car which cannot be driven.
The way the company presents the quote, whatever it may be, is very important for you to get some insight into the quality of the shipper. Was the quote presented to you in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner? Does the quote given the services they provide seem too good to be true? It probably is. Compare quotes of all companies offering similar services. Start with the most well known companies in the industry to begin getting quotes and estimating quality and prices even if you do not choose them for your business. At least you will know what the prominent companies offer and at what price so you can compare this more easily with the lesser known companies.
By doing all this legwork, you will be much more able to discern the honest operators from the fly-by-nights. And don't fail to negotiate a price whether with a big company or small. Any honest company will not be put off by this and may actually have not quoted you their rock bottom price at first. So let them know you are shopping around and they may meet the lowest price you found elsewhere in order to get your business. If not, you still haven't lost a thing. You can go with the lowest bidder or not. It is always a good idea to go with the company with which you are the most comfortable. - 21392
Shipping companies aren't dumb. They know you are doing this and will offer TERRIFIC QUOTES as undoubtedly listed on their website. Watch out for this as a good company will prefer you to ask for a quote so they can knock you off your socks with their generosity and you will pick them as your shipper.
As a quick aside, if a company requires an advance, make absolutely sure that you are issued a contract which covers a complete refund in case the service is not carried out. A favorite fraudulent technique by not so successful companies is to receive an advance, buy some time, fail to ship the car, and refuse to refund: an easy way to make at least some money with a minimum of expenditure.
There may be some special circumstances you encounter that require a little white lie to further your interests. Obtaining a quote from an auto shipping company is definitely not one of those times.
An accurate description of your car's weight and shape is crucial, since carrier trucks do not accommodate all cars. Heavy SUVs, minivans, station wagons, pick-up trucks, and of-road vehicles must be considered for special carrier trucks. Any exotic features and customized changes (such as lowering the car or otherwise making driving up a truck ramp difficult) will require special service. For a small supplement to the general fee, most carriers are able to ship non-operable vehicles, but it is bets to inform them before hand, because it may take a truck with a specialized ramp to lift a car which cannot be driven.
The way the company presents the quote, whatever it may be, is very important for you to get some insight into the quality of the shipper. Was the quote presented to you in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner? Does the quote given the services they provide seem too good to be true? It probably is. Compare quotes of all companies offering similar services. Start with the most well known companies in the industry to begin getting quotes and estimating quality and prices even if you do not choose them for your business. At least you will know what the prominent companies offer and at what price so you can compare this more easily with the lesser known companies.
By doing all this legwork, you will be much more able to discern the honest operators from the fly-by-nights. And don't fail to negotiate a price whether with a big company or small. Any honest company will not be put off by this and may actually have not quoted you their rock bottom price at first. So let them know you are shopping around and they may meet the lowest price you found elsewhere in order to get your business. If not, you still haven't lost a thing. You can go with the lowest bidder or not. It is always a good idea to go with the company with which you are the most comfortable. - 21392
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