Friday 6 May 2011

Services Offered by Auto Transport Companies

Auto transport companies offer various services. What matters the most is how quickly your car is being shipped. Other thing that matters is how much money you are ready to spend and where do you want your vehicle to be collected and delivered. The type of service that is offered by shipping company are terminal-to-terminal and door-to-door services.

Most of the car transport companies would offer you door to door service wherein your car will be collected and delivered as close to the given address as possible. A vehicle cannot be delivered in front of your house because many trucks and trailers cannot travel down narrow or in steep roads and streets. Your transporter may call you up and request a meeting in a nearby parking area to collect or deliver your car.

Some companies may offer you terminal-to- terminal shipping at discounted rates. A terminal is a storage place where customers can drop their vehicle. Auto transport companies will pick up your car from the terminal and transport it at your desired location. Vehicles being transported to and from a terminal allow transporters to deliver or collect vehicles going to the same area. Terminal to terminal is considered much cheaper than door to door shipping. Customers can pick up or drop their vehicle from the terminal at their own convenience. Once your vehicle is delivered to the terminal you will be contacted. With every deal, there are some hidden costs.

Even though the price of terminal to terminal is very less when compared with door to door shipping, you should find out how much price you are paying to drive your car to the terminal. If you're considering a tow truck, calculate the cost that would be involved in delivering and collecting the car from the terminal. So what will be the best option? First decide what your budget is and then decide on terminal to terminal or door to door transport. You may think that terminal to terminal is cheaper but the extra costs that are involved may make door to door shipping the best option. When you start comparing quotes with transport companies, read the contract carefully, especially the terms and conditions and also what kind of services they are offering. Many auto transport companies also offer open auto transport and enclosed car shipping. They also provide international vehicle shipping.

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