Shipping a car / vehicle notes from my experience

Posted by Charles On 2014/5/12 19:44:53

Notes from shipping a car:

These are the things I researched while figuring out how to ship a car I purchased. I searched on this site, but there was not a lot of information. I started a new thread and gathered info including members personal experiences. I have created this thread to hopefully help others who are in a similar situation and offer some incite on the process.

First off, I strongly recommend that before you sign any contracts you research the company you are dealing with through the Better Business Bureau website www.bbb.org and also industry specific sites such as www.transportreviews.com. These sites as well as a Google search of the companies name will give you reviews and customers experiences with the company, both good and bad.

Choose the type of carrier you are willing to except, open carrier (exposed to the elements, road debris, vandalism) or an enclosed carrier (more expensive, but vehicle is protected).

Next choose your shipping method. The three main options are to use a shipping broker, go direct with a carrier, or an independent hauler.