Pat Goss' Tips & Expert Advice
Investigate Car Shipping Methods
If you just bought a car on the Internet and the seller is a fair distance from you, it's likely you'll want to hire an auto shipping service to get the car to you safely. Just as you took your time to ensure the used car you bought was fairly priced, reliable and well maintained you should take time to adequately investigate the methods available to you for shipping a car. These are some basic ways you can ship a car from state to state, across foreign borders and overseas.
- Truck shipping: Some trucking companies can ship vehicles inside a truck. This option offers you the advantage of keeping the car inside and away from the elements.
- Train Shipping: This type of car shipping company allows you to place your car inside a rail unit for shipping from terminal to terminal. If you don't live near a train terminal, you may have to pay extra to have your car delivered directly to you.
- Boat Shipping: If you are shipping a car overseas, it's likely you will utilize a boat or barge shipper. In this case, it may be worth some extra money to have your car placed in an air-tight container to protect it from the elements.
- Custom Auto Delivery: This type of service hires a professional driver to drive a car to you. While it may cost more than other types of auto shippers, it may make you feel more comfortable that someone will be with your car at all times and therefore have the ability to protect your investment.
