The most common question many people have about shipping their car is: “How much will it cost?” To help consumers understand roughly what it would cost, MoveCars.com – a directory of car shipping companies, provides the average car shipping rates for March 2012 between different regions of the US.
Prices increased from February to March across all but one of the regions listed below. Southeast to Midwest saw the largest increase for the month. Northeast to Southeast saw a slight drop the average cost of shipping.
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Posted on April 10th, 2012 under Auto Transport | 1 question/comment
When preparing to ship a car, many people are concerned about the cost. A big area of concern is that there may be hidden costs in shipping your car. However, if you choose a reputable car shipping company, there should not be any hidden charges.
As long as you provide the car shipping company with accurate information about your vehicle and the pick-up and drop-off locations, they should be able to provide you with a quote that includes all expenses related to the cost of shipping your car.
Things that may add to the cost of shipping, and you should let your car shipping know about when getting a quote, include:
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Posted on April 3rd, 2012 under Auto Transport, Auto Transport Questions, Car Moving, Car Shipping, Cost of Auto Transport | 1 question/comment
The car shipping company should insure your vehicle during auto transport. To get and maintain a license with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, car shipping companies are required to be insured. However, just as some individuals let their car insurance lapse, some car shipping companies do the same.
Since your car is probably one of your most valuable assets, it is worth a little extra effort to ensure your car shipping company’s insurance is current. Request a copy of their current insurance policy. Verbal assurances are not enough. You want a copy of the actual policy.
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Posted on March 27th, 2012 under Auto Transport | 3 questions/comments
A typical car shipping company can handle any type of car, from a small sports car to a large luxury vehicle. In addition, they can transport most standard sized pick-up trucks, vans, and SUVs. These types of vehicles all fit on a standard open carrier.
For extra large pick-up trucks, vans, or SUVs, a different type of carrier may be needed. While most car shipping companies can help you get these types of vehicles shipped, it is important to let them know when getting an initial quote that you have a large vehicle. It is easiest for everyone, if they can provide you with an accurate quote initially.
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Posted on March 20th, 2012 under Auto Transport | 2 questions/comments
To give individuals a rough idea of what it costs to ship a car, MoveCars.com a directory of car shipping companies, provides the average car shipping rates for February 2012 between different regions of the US.
Prices dropped from January to February across all regions listed below. However, the increasing price of diesel fuel is likely to cause prices to rise again in March.
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Posted on March 14th, 2012 under Auto Transport, Car Moving, Car Shipping, Cost of Auto Transport | Comments Off