In Florida, auto transport is a very big business . One reason is the “snow birds” who come every year. They only spend the snowy months down here, when it is too cold for them at their normal residence. Most will use a shipping company so they can have their cars with them for those months. For some this is a long hard drive, especially if they are elderly.
It is a very logical solution, as well as saving money. If you are comparing driving vs. having your vehicle shipped, car shipping is much cheaper. Not only is it quicker, but it is insured in case anything should happen to it while in transit. Not to mention you will be saving on mileage, which can be a big deal on leased or older models.
There are many different web sites that may be accessed to check out a company’s reputation. How does a company handle claims made against it’s insurance, and what Insurance does it carry. Keep in mind though that although all companies provide insurance this does not apply to items left in the vehicle typically. Espicially if you are moving, don’t try to put stuff in your car when it is being transported, and expect everything to be covered in the event of an accident. Personally, I have twice had vehicles shipped across country and in both instances was very pleased with the price, time line and quality of customer service.
Do your homework, you will need as much information about the car transport company you are looking at. You will get a feel for one of the companies that you are researching.
By having your vehicle shipped, you will not have to worry about construction or weather conditions. I have never lived in snowy conditions and many others have not lived in areas that experience frequent torrential downpours. You may not be experienced to drive long distance in the different types of weather conditions. As more people are on the roadways, it is getting more dangerous to travel by vehicle. Why take that gamble?
If you consider what the trip will do to your car, not to mention the stops you will have to make along the way, it is much cheaper to ship. By doing your homework, you will find that using a shipping company will cost you less money, not to mention the stress of today’s roads. Make sure the company you choose will be shipping your vehicle and not driving it. You will be much happier when all is done, that you chose to have your vehicle shipped rather than driving it.