Today there is a variety of auto shipping companies of different types, specializing in different types of services from door-to-door and roll-on-roll-off deliveries to international deliveries. So customers sometimes can get confused and may be difficult to settle on some particular auto mover. Advertisements in newspapers, phone books or on the Internet can be of much help; nevertheless while choosing the car shipper don’t forget to bear in mind the following criteria, which will finally help you make your choice:
1. auto shipping quotes and payment conditions. The price of the car shipment will depend on the departure and destination points, scheduled date of delivery, the type of vehicle that you have and the type of service you would like to get (sometimes it can also include some additional vehicle shipment services like enclosed transportation and so forth). Find out how the car shipper wants to receive the payment - in advance or on the delivery; and if they require any deposits.
2. insurance. Make sure your auto transporter provides you with full coverage for damages and losses that your car can suffer during the transportation. Note that your home policy sometimes may cover the damages caused to your personal belongings during the car shipment, but you should inquire about this your local insurance company to be more certain.
3. scheduled delivery date. Agree on some delivery date and if it is necessary give a little leeway in case some reasonable delays take place. Nevertheless, if the vehicle shipper guarantees you an exact delivery date, get it in writing and add the conditions of reimbursement in case the auto mover fails to deliver your vehicle on time.