Car Transport Services
Car Transport is a very common service that is used in great demand nowadays to ship private and commercial vehicles from one point to another. One of the factors that has affected this industry greatly for the better is car buying as it has also expanded so much that now inoperable vehicles are also part of the trade. As long as the vehicle rolls and brakes, the industry can help. Buying cars is now possible nationwide from wherever you are located, whether you do it through a dealer that ships the car to you or online, car transport has been of great aid and demand for these transactions.
Due to the many types of cars that are shipped according to everyone likes and needs, the car transport industry has also accommodated to provided the best protection possible for more luxurious and high end cars such as sports cars, classics, and convertibles. For these types of cars, carriers offer enclosed transport within metal containers or carriers covered with canvas to protect cars from weather and road conditions. Enclosed carriers are considered to have the best drivers in the business as they are trained to handle these one of kind cars. Another perk of using these carriers is that insurance coverage are the highest going up to $1,000,000.00, however, having these perks has its cost, as enclosed carriers are $400-$500 more expensive than regular open carrier service.
Open carriers are the most common in the industry and have a very high demand nationwide, yearlong. They can carry from one car to 11 on a single trip. Open carriers also offer full insurance for vehicles on board and have certified drivers for the transit. Although prices to ship via open are much more cost effective, vehicles are exposed to weather and road conditions along the way. Probabilities of something happening to cars due to weather and road conditions are very rare; however some customers prefer to avoid all risks.
Car transport service is mostly done on land from point to point, however this service is also offered worldwide, and some place are only reachable through water. For transportation overseas, cars have to be dropped off in the port by cut off time, therefore it is important you provide all this information to booking agent if you do not live close to a port and need a carrier to drive it in. This will allow driver to plan his schedule in order to make it on time. Cars are then stalked one after the other within metal containers if it is a long trip or in separate lower compartments of the ship in order to protect them from weather conditions as well. For short distances, cars are mounted on roll-on, roll-off platforms such as ferries to pass from one side of the river or lake to the other.
Whichever type of service you require, car transport is a very easy and common service that is used on a daily basis throughout the whole year; make sure you speak with a booking agent in advance to go through all details to ensure a hassle free car transport experience.
