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Reliable Car Transport is a full service auto transport company offering
you a custom quote in just seconds to ship your car. The advantage to shipping
your vehicle with Reliable Car Transport is that we partner with hundreds
of dependable auto transport carrier operators that allow us to schedule and
arrange the right truck and transport method for your car. We are a nationwide
auto transport company offering door to door car shipping service in the continental
United States.
Auto shipping by truck carrier has become the most convenient car transport
service in the US. Reliable Auto Transport offers safe door to door shipping
and an instant auto transport quote. This makes us the auto transport company
of your choice.
Reliable Car Transport offers Car Transport & Auto Shipping & a
Free Auto Transport Quote
for all of the Contiguous United States.
Open Trailer:
The most common shipping method. It is an open top and side trailer that can
vary in size from a 1 car flat hauler to an 11 car dual level hauler. Trailers
that haul between 8 - 10 cars are the most common and each have their own
advantages.
Overall Advantages: Less expensive, more readily available.
Overall Disadvantages: Vehicle is exposed to the elements.
Enclosed Trailer
Trailer with side walls and roof. Also varies in size. Used more for vehicles
that are classics, hotrods, upper end, or have high dollar paint jobs. These
factors are not necessary for shipping enclosed.
Overall Advantages: Protected from weather, road damage, and theft
Overall Disadvantages: Costly, Width and Height restrictions for vehicles,
not always readily available
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Vehicle Transportation
How does the car transportation process work?
Once you submit your auto transport order and your deposit is received by Reliable
Car Transportation, the shipment of your vehicle will be scheduled according
to the dates you provided on your car shipping order. The way to think about
it is not every day is a driver transporting cars from point A to point B,
but if these are populated areas, they normally do within one week of your
first car shipping date. After an auto shipping truck has been assigned, you
will receive a call from the car transport driver or auto shipping dispatch
to schedule the pick up time and date.
What is the difference between terminal-to-terminal shipping and door-to-door
transportation?
The main difference between the two is very simple. Terminal-to-terminal shipping
involves the customer getting their car to a specified drop off location that
accepts cars and secures them until they are shipped. It is from these terminals
where transport vehicles pick up your car and take them to the desired destination.
On the other hand, door-to-door transportation is when the auto transporter
comes right to your home and picks up your car directly from there. The latter
tends to be more convenient than the former, but is also a bit more expensive.
To learn more about the pricing difference try out our quote form or give us
a call.
Am I able to ship personal possessions with my vehicle?
Yes, but it is not a good idea. There are no special rules or laws against
placing personal effects in you car during transportation, other than illegal
substances and goods. However, the insurance coverage during the transportation
period only covers the car itself, not the things in it. This is why we not
only discourage people from packing up their autos, but suggest they take
anything of value out of them as well. Goods such as stereos, radar detectors,
iPods, cell phone headsets, etc., are better off with you. Furthermore, items
during the ride may be jarred and exposed to a variety of temperatures (depending
on the particular shipping route) which can cause them to malfunction. This
holds true in basically any travel situation. Whether shipping, flying, or
riding a train, keep your personal property in your sight at all times.
What do I do if I receive my car but it has noticeable damage on it that
did not exist before?
The single most important part of your auto shipping experience is choosing
your auto transport company. The second most important part is taking pictures
of your car that are clear and cover all angles. This should be done before
shipping any car with any company. This is because these pictures will allow
you to corroborate, beyond the form a shipper fills out, what condition your
car was in before it was shipped. This way if damages do occur, you can definitively
prove what dings, dents, and malfunctions are a result of the transportation
process. Otherwise, you are left at the mercy of the car transportation company.
How long does it take to pick up and deliver vehicles?
A vehicle transport trip from the east to west vice versa usually takes from
7 to 14 days. Shorter auto shipping trips can take from 1 to 7 days, depending
on the distance. Traffic, weather, truck breakdowns, may slow down the transport.
Pickup and delivery dates are estimated but are not guaranteed. If either
your origination or destination locations are away from population centers,
in other words in a remote area, then you might consider meeting a driver
in a nearby big city or town to increase your chances of shipping in a more
timely fashion.
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