Factors That May Effect The Cost Of Shipping A Car

The dimensions of the car to be shipped mean that it will either fit a single slot

on the truck or that it will require several slots, raising the price. Moreover, a closed carrier, which costs more in itself, accommodates less vehicles; which means that transportation of a odd sized car in a closed carrier is even costlier.

There is a law imposed on carriers as to the allowed overall weight they may carry at any one time: any heavier than usual cars may be subject to additional fees, because a reliable, law abiding company will have to carry less vehicles and more weight. With some cars this cannot be helped, but the weight of a regular car may be reduced by removing any heavy personal belongings and of the removable upgrades you may have made to your car.

The cost on a specific date you choose to ship will be influenced by several variables like the cost of fuel, the weather conditions, and the competition. Not everyone is aware that if a different date is selected, the cost will go down even given the same services.

Most companies operate trucks that carry more than one vehicle for serving several customers at a time. So don't be surprised if you request a specific truck for a specific date, that you are charged more than if you were to be more flexible with the time frame and type of carrier.

If the company is big enough to afford it, you may have the option of renting a truck for your one vehicle only, which obviously costs significantly more, but ensures a safer, quicker delivery on the required date. On the other hand, if you are not pressed for time and book your car with a truck carrying another 8 or so vehicles, the service will cost less.

Overseas shipping is apt to cost more because of taxes and the different relationships of foreign countries. It may also require more than one form of transportation to get your vehicle from A to B. If it requires transport by air, rail, road, water or a combination of any of these, it will cost you more and require increased insurance and other fees.

This process may seem frightening to you considering all the ramifications and details involved, but bear in mind, that auto shipping is now a large global enterprise and growing. The amount of detail and services offered for the client's consideration is testimony to the fact they are in the business to endure and offering more is to your advantage as well as theirs. Their proliferation also gives the customer the capability to make comparisons among the companies and select the one most suitable to their needs.

Because of the number of companies in operation today, the competition forces them to be flexible with their charges, though this is somewhat less true of foreign businesses. Most companies offer free quotes and similar services, some offer money-saving coupons or deals within certain states or boundaries. Don't just concentrate on the big dogs in the industry. The young dynamic upstarts should also be considered in your comparison shopping. No matter which companies you choose to deal with, negotiate for the best price you can get and don't feel you can't decline offers that you feel are inflexible.

by: Tom Kearns

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