In the auto transport industry it's hard to guarantee that a car picked up in one location will arrive at delivery within a specific amount of time. With all the things that auto shippers have to content with while they're out on the road, it can be difficult to guarantee a pickup or delivery date and really difficult to guarantee both. Generally they'll give you pickup windows or delivery windows, generally 24-48 hours long, that the carrier may arrive in. If you're busy and can't just sit … [Read more...]
Relocation Tips: Delivery Windows
In the auto shipping industry, you have what are known as pickup and delivery windows. These are timeframes that are given to you, by us, for scheduling purposes - we give you a window (usually 1-3 days) when the carrier will likely be calling you to arrange the specific delivery of your vehicle, as well as where. This is an important part of your auto transport experience and one that should not be taken lightly. Delivery windows are estimates, yes, but they should be adhered to closely. Make … [Read more...]
Car Shipping to or from Colorado
The state of Colorado only has a few major metropolitan areas, and of those several are clumped near Denver, on the eastern side of the state; this can actually make it difficult when transporting to or from other parts of the state of Colorado, as carriers - unless it lies directly on the interstate they primarily travel along - don't travel to or from small towns, and Colorado has a lot of small towns. Therefore transporting to cities like Denver or Colorado Springs is usually going to save … [Read more...]
Some Pickup Truck Transport Tips
When it comes to transporting a pickup truck, you want to make sure you have as much information about the size of your pickup and what type of pickup it is when you start going around either looking for quotes or speaking to representatives. This includes not just the year, make and model (which you should have anyway) but also the submodel of the pickup, bed size, cab size - these are the factors that can ultimately make it easier or more difficult for companies to find a carrier for you. … [Read more...]
Relocation Tips: Read the Fine Print
There's always fine print with any contract you sign, and with auto transportation it's no different. Many carriers have documentation packets that will require your signature, and knowing what exactly you are signing is important. On the inspection report, you are stating that you agree that all damage represented on the report is accurate, and that you agree by the terms and conditions set forth by the contract in terms of compensation for damage and the like. This is a perfect example of what … [Read more...]