You’ve just started operating a couple of car dealerships and need some cars transported from, say, Florida to Oregon. Maybe you’re a wealthy bachelor from Washington D.C. having an enviable array of vintage automobiles you need to showcase in an international car show in Chicago. You’re thinking right now, is car shipping expensive? Is there a way you can save around two hundred dollars and still have your cars moved safely and also on time? How would you negotiate with a transport company for the best deal? 

There are several factors that go into pricing car transport, domestically and internationally. For apparent reasons, international transport is more expensive than domestic shipping. The distance between the pick-up point and delivery location then, will be the first consideration when a car transport company produces an estimate. Having your cars picked-up from Olympia, Washington and delivered to Boise, Idaho will be much more affordable than having it sent to Austin, Texas. 

Another component that goes into pricing auto shipping is the season. Naturally, harsher conditions dictate a relatively higher quote. Scheduling your cars for transport over the winter time is pricier than having them moved during the summertime. When you aren’t tight on time to have your cars shipped, best to bide time until sunnier weather. You will not only pay less, you’ll be comforted by the fact that your cars will be driven from point A to point B in safe driving conditions, too. 

Once the car transport ascertains the place and schedule for transporting your cars, they’ll begin to look at the size and build of the car. A Jeep Grand Cherokee will cost you more to move when compared with a Mazda 3. The larger the automobile, the more expensive the estimate - and that’s that. Furthermore, if you’re transporting vintage cars, high-end sports cars - the kind you value above all else in life - and other collectable cars, the quote will likewise be a great deal more costly than shipping standard SUVs or popular sedans. 

Since cars, particularly the high-end and vintage sorts, are valuable items to ship they require insurance. While your own personal car insurance policy might supply coverage for car shipping, the car transport company needs to have one, too. You must study the transport company’s insurance policy prior to you signing any contract. The policy should state clearly that you get full coverage for your automobiles during transportation. 

Finally, to really get the very best deal from any auto transport company, look into finding a broker to handle the - as they say - wheeling and dealing on your behalf. Contrary to everyday opinion that a broker will cost you more, these middlemen will be able to get the very best deals from the transportation company and get the very best ones to suit your needs. Because they essentially provide more business, companies will of course be agreeable to letting them have discounts.