You have finally found the car that you want and have purchased it. The only issue is that you bought the car online and did not have the time to travel and pick it up. This is okay because you can ship it to your door; a process that will save you a lot of time and effort in the long run. When shipping your vehicle, you will want to want to do a few things to ensure that your vehicle is shipped as safely and efficiently as possible.

Determine the Carrier

There are two types of carriers that you can select between when shipping your car; an open carrier or a closed carrier. A closed carrier will protect your vehicle from the elements but will be the more expensive option between the two. An open carrier will be cheaper than a closed carrier but will expose your car to whatever the carrier travels through.

Determine the Time

Would you like for your vehicle to be picked up at a specific time or at a time that the broker has available? With the first option, your vehicle will be loaded onto the carrier at a specific time and date. With the latter option, however, your vehicle will be loaded when there is a carrier that is headed to the destination of your car. The latter option does not guarantee a time for you; your vehicle will only be picked up when there is available space on a carrier that happens to be headed towards the location of your vehicle.

Choose a Broker

There are many brokers on the market that do not have good reputations among their customers. This step will be the step that you want to spend the most time on; thorough research is necessary. You can check the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for additional information on companies and the interactions that customers have had with them.

Brokers serve as the middleman between a transport company and the customer who would like to have a vehicle shipped. You can choose to be your broker, but it is a difficult process which will require you to have a careful eye and some knowledge of the shipping process.

Insure the Vehicle

Many companies offer insurance for vehicles that they will be transporting. This insurance covers damages that may occur during the transport. However, not all companies offer this service, so it is something that you will want to inquire when you are choosing a broker.

If you find that the company that you would like to ship your vehicle does not have an insurance coverage option, then you should look into insuring the car yourself. You can purchase your insurance for the car, before shipping it, so that you are certain that your car will be covered if there is an incident.

Conclusion

Shipping a vehicle is a process that takes time. Be patient as you wait for your car to be shipped to your chosen location. Through careful research, you will place your vehicle in a better position to be shipped safely and quickly.