Shipping across your vehicle from one place to another might be a very tedious task as it is a new thing for us; it might almost be like a situation of learning a new language. You might be provided with the estimates of the pick and drop facilities. You must be completely aware that there might be chances of delay due to weather conditions or break down or even traffic. Sometimes there might be serious causes of delay on the part of the customer. The last minute changes in the pick up locations might have significant effects for the drivers for the next few days. The best advice would be to be patient and the transport company would be diligently working towards to the safe transportation of your vehicle towards its destination.
Choice about your shipping method
There are two options of transporting your vehicles from which you can choose viz; open and enclosed. In open shipping the truck trailer can transport up to twelve vehicles at a given time and it would be exposed to al elements. On the other hand in closed shipping the transporter can ship a maximum of three vehicles. This is one of the premium service offered by the transporter and will cost 25% more than the typical open shipping service. You can be absolutely be assured that your vehicle would be in? lock down state until the time of delivery.? ?
Door to door service vs. terminal to terminal
Auto transport carriers provide door to door transport service or terminal to terminal transport service. For some of the people these modes will surely require explanation. Door to door service means the auto transport company would carry the vehicle from your place or at an agreed place. On the other hand terminal to terminal service means that you need to place the vehicle on the terminal. A terminal is a place where the vehicle is stored before it is shipped to the destination. Usually the vehicle is placed on the terminal for 12-24 hours. You will also have an option to receive your vehicle on the terminal or at the place you would prescribe to the transport company.
The payment
It is a mandatory clause that you need to pay a deposit as you order for the service. The deposit would range from 10% - 20% of the total fee. The mode of payment could be anything cash, cheque or it could even be the credit card mode.
Be certain about the insurance
Be very sure about the insurance coverage. Have a copy of the coverage and understand each and every clause of the coverage policy. Educate yourself about the various clauses in the insurance. Make sure all the content of the insurance and other terms are in writing.
These are some of the tips that could make you comfortable and secured about the transportation of your vehicle.
