| There are several ways to transport your car across | | | | picked up. If you prefer your car to travel flat |
| the country or across the world. Car transporters are | | | | without being tied down by chains then a flat bed |
| identical to other moving companies: they arrange to | | | | truck, rail service or small open trailer are some your |
| pick up your vehicle, load it, and deliver it to your final | | | | best options. You can also request a covered |
| destination. All auto carriers are required to be | | | | transport; this method will shield your car from |
| registered with the Department of Transportation. | | | | inclement weather and other pitfalls of the road. Cost |
| You can look up a US DOT number or company | | | | depends on distance, mode of transport and time of |
| name from the Department of Transportation's | | | | delivery, some car transport companies will deliver |
| website. Make sure you are dealing with a legitimate | | | | within several days of your arrival date others within |
| business.The most popular and inexpensive domestic | | | | a few weeks.When contracting with a car transport |
| option is by car carrier, the same type of trucks | | | | company you have to consider some issues specific |
| used to deliver new cars. Other more specialized | | | | to vehicle transport, unlike your other belongings cars |
| choices, for antique and exotic cars, include enclosed | | | | have specific requirements such as additional car |
| rail car service, open flat bed truck, or enclosed | | | | insurance and vehicle inspections.Be certain that the |
| trailer. Some more adventurous individuals will prefer | | | | car mover adequately insures your car. When your |
| to rent a trailer and pull it themselves. Auto transport | | | | car is picked up, the driver will do a condition report |
| companies will give you quotes over the phone or | | | | (bill of lading). Take photographs of the car, date the |
| you can easily check online for rates and services.Car | | | | photos, and attach them to the condition report. |
| transport companies are usually listed under the | | | | When your car is delivered make sure you check for |
| following titles: car transport, vehicle shipping, and | | | | any new scratches or damage to your car before |
| auto transport. Additionally there are a host of | | | | signing. Reporting damages or claims immediately is |
| international car transport services that offer | | | | advisable. Get the estimated pick-up and delivery |
| worldwide vehicle transportation solutions to | | | | dates and times from your car mover or auto |
| individuals. These companies specialize in reliable, | | | | shipping company first thing. Make sure to get a |
| efficient service with frequent departures from | | | | guaranteed window for the pick-up and delivery and |
| major U.S. ports. You should try to speak with a | | | | get everything in writing. Just knowing the basic facts |
| highly experienced customer service representative | | | | about car transport will make finding the right |
| to insure the careful transport of your car.You will | | | | company a quick and easy task. |
| need to make a reservation for your car to be | | | | |