Important things to bear in mind If your car is to be taken to a new location

When you are handing your vehicle off to a car shipping company and entrust them with the safety and security you are a bit nervous and cautious, to some degree, about how this will go. Having no knowledge about who drives these massive car carriers can certainly be cause for concern.

However, if you employ an experienced and trustworthy company can give you peace of mind. Hence it is important to consider several factors before hiring a company/agency to ship your car.

Let’s consider 10 top things we should look for in a car shipping company before entrusting with the task. 

Here is the checklist:

1. LOCAL REVIEW

When you Google search for moving companies in your locality, a long list will appear with their user ratings. Before choosing the suitable moving company, ask for the feedback from your family, friends and neighbourhood who have previous experience in this aspect. They are the ones who can guide you through the various moving companies in the locality. 

2. TRUSTWORTHINESS

The prime-most quality for any moving company is being truthful to the customers. They have to adhere to their claims of terms and conditions of the services offered clearly. Make sure you convey your requirements straight and clear.

3. FIXED AND TRANSPARENT RATES

To avoid getting tricked by exorbitantly high rates for the shifting, make sure that the company offers fixed transparent rates for their services. In order to lure customers, companies draft a quote with low fees but later ask for extra fees citing many reasons. Make sure to have transparency in what you pay for car transportation services. Ask them what the quoted price covers.

4. LICENSE AND INSURANCE

A trustworthy car transport company makes sure of safety and damage-free delivery of the car. Hence, it is important to check the license of the car transporter. Make sure the company has got the entire necessary licenses and is also registered with the appropriate government agencies.

5. PERSONALIZED SHIFTING PROCESS

Each car has its unique features conforming to your interests and tastes such as delicate paintings, highly brittle ceramics and the like. These things have to be taken care of, for safe transportation.

6. TRACE THE TRACK RECORD

To help a new customer get quality reviews on the moving company and hire them accordingly it’s advisable to go for their ratings. Successful moving companies have credible Google ratings with truthful rating by the customers about the services as a gesture of appreciation or sometimes they even share some negative aspects as well.

7. AVOID FRAUDSTERS

Before fixing the moving company, check the license and credibility. Hand-over about 20% of the rate in the beginning. Keenly evaluate their response to your needs when you convey your specific requirements. If the company falls short of any aspect, discard it without any second thought. 

Many transport companies ask for a partial payment before the delivery of the consignment and some need the advance money to make sure you will not cancel the booking in the last minute.

However, reputed and trusted agencies prefer taking full payment after delivering the car at the customer’s doorstep. Better enquire what payment options they accept.

8. RELIABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION

Since the shipping company is carrying your valuable items, it your responsibility to check the reliability and its of mode of transportation of your car. Consistency in offering quality services is crucial for a shipping company. It is this that gains the trust of the customers. It can assure you work stability and security. Ensure the moving company has the required infrastructure, manpower and well-conditioned vehicles to carry the items from your place to the proposed site.

While some car transporters ask you to pack and transport the car to their warehouse, others provide you end-to-end car transport service which means they will pick your car from your house and drive to their warehouse. And then from there they will drive the car to the location from where your car will be shipped to the desired location. 

9. QUICK AND FAST

Go for a moving company that finishes the whole processes of shipping right from the beginning really fast and timely. This helps you finish the shifting quickly without any delay. Choose an agency that fits best to your requirements and budget. Reputed transport agencies provide moving quotes free of cost. It’s always better to get quotations from multiple companies to compare the charges so that you can hire the most affordable one conforming to your budget.

10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRUSTED USERS

The easiest way to find a suitable shipping company is to get the feedback from people who have recently shifted in your area.

Not all transport companies are well-equipped with the latest technologies and moving equipment to load and move all sorts of vehicles. So, it is better to ask a car carrier service provider what type of vehicle do they transport.

HAPPY SHIFTING!

So, bear in mind these factors before entrusting a company for hassle-free shipping of your car.