Auto Shipping: Car Shipping Rates
When it comes to auto shipping, the two factors most of our customers at Ace Auto Shipping have been most concerned with are price and the safe delivery of his/her vehicle. The process of evaluating car shipping quotes, finding the best car shipping rates for additional services and assuring that you’ve chosen the best company can be overwhelming. We take pride in moving your car as well as meeting all your customer service needs such as finding you the best long distance moving companies.
Car Shipping Quotes
Obtaining base quotes is the first step in evaluating auto shipping companies. However, most people mistake this initial figure for an estimate and choose the lowest auto transport quote, believing they’ve found cheap auto shipping. Lower rates do not necessarily mean lower rates for additional services; in fact, some auto transport companies with the lowest quotes have the highest service charges.
Your auto shipping quote and moving rates is your starting point and, aside from determining which companies to further research, is not a figure to base your decision on. Car shipping quotes are based on minimal details of your move such as:
Type of Vehicle – make, model, year
Start/End Destinations
Preferred Dates of Service
Method of Transport – plane, train, boat, truck or drive-away service
You can obtain a free quote on the Ace Auto Shipping website with our user-friendly calculator.
Cheap Auto Shipping
We at Ace Auto Shipping believe price should equal the quality of service of your auto transport or moving company. Specifically, customers should be satisfied that the final cost for services rendered was fair and that they received exceptional service from customer service representatives, agents and drivers.
Utilize auto transport review websites and consumer watch organizations to research the reputation of a company. Make a list of the auto shipping companies with the best car shipping quotes, highest ratings and most favorable customer comments and contact at 3-5 for estimates. Not only will you obtained car shipping rates, you gain information on the customer service such:
- Wait time to speak with a representative
- Ease of contact (i.e., whether you have to go through an automated system before reaching a human being)
- Professionalism
- Knowledge – even if you know the answers, ask questions to make sure the agents are honest
At Ace Auto Shipping you won’t deal with long wait times or computerized options; and all of our employees are knowledgeable about auto shipping. We believe in letting you know what you need and don’t need – providing you with adequate information to make your own decisions.
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Rate Variables
Car shipping rates are primarily influenced by two factors: mode of transport – open or enclosed and insurance. The services you require for your car can result in relatively expensive or cheap auto shipping.
Open transports are two-tiered trailers; rather than chains, newer models secure cars with a hydraulics system. You are probably familiar with these trucks, as manufacturers often choose them to transport multiple cars to a dealership. Some auto shipping companies offer the option of securing a place on the top-tier, which limits the possibility of damage from the cars above leaking fluids as well as the amount of potential contact with other people when parked or debris on the highway. Regardless of the level, open transports leave your car open to weather damage such as rust from rain or dings from hail.
Enclosed transports are more expensive, but remove many risks of damage. Unlike open transports, enclosed trucks are smaller and able to maneuver in residential areas. Like many other auto shipping companies, Ace Auto Shipping offers door-to-door delivery with enclosed transport; we recommend this option for individuals who own classic, custom, new and vintage cars – any vehicle with rare or expensive parts or detailing.
Whether to add extra insurance is also dependent on the type of car your own. Most cars are safe in an enclosed transport, but added coverage might afford you piece of mind. In most cases, the cost of additional insurance through your private insurer or us is far less than the cost to repair inadvertent damages.
Reputation
In our 11 years servicing individuals, families and businesses, the representatives and drivers at Ace Auto Shipping have earned the respect of thousands of customers. We provide you an easy means to obtain an auto shipping quote, a readily available and knowledgeable customer service staff, expert drivers, and reasonable prices. Contact us today for your auto shipping needs.
