With so many automobiles
being purchased from online classified sites and auctions such as
Ebay ™ many buyers and sellers are faced with the task of finding a
reputable car transport company.
As a seller it is important that your buyer is able to find an
affordable car transport company to haul their new car. Many times
the cost of car shipping is the difference in whether or not a buyer
will purchase your car. Additionally, since many customers never
actually meet you, the professionalism of the transport company’s
drivers will be a reflection on your own reputation with the buyer.
If a car is damaged during shipment and the hauler doesn’t stand
behind their work, a buyer may mistakenly lay the blame on the
seller instead of the transportation company. This can lead to added
expense of repairing dents and scratches that weren’t there when the
car left your possession as well as bad word of mouth from an
unsatisfied buyer.
As a buyer it is important to find the best hauler for job, not
necessarily the cheapest. Customer service, reliability, and
trustworthiness are all important factors in choosing an auto
transport company. The extra money spent on a quality auto shipping
company can be inexpensive compared to the damage an unreputable
shipper can inflict on your newly purchased automobile.
It is important to understand the pricing that a transporter will
give you when quoting your haul. Many auto transport companies will
quote your haul as a rate per mile. IE they will tell you they’ll
haul your car for $1.50. If your new car is being hauled 1,000 miles
then the total cost of the haul will end up at $1,050. Other haulers
will quote you a gross price for the job without quoting the
mileage. Even if your car hauler quotes you in gross dollars, the
hauler still is quoting based on his rate per mile. Several factors
impact the rate per mile:
- The size and weight of your car - A large SUV will typically cost
more per mile than a compact car.
- The relative value of your car - A late model Ferrari or rare
collector car will typically require a higher level of care than an
average car.
- The current price of fuel – With gas and diesel prices fluctuating
so quickly over the last few years, fuel prices can have a
noticeable impact on shipping cost.
- Each hauler’s circumstances - If the driver happens to be going
your way and has extra room for your car, you may get a better price
than if they have to plan a new route an haul your car by itself.
Quickly finding an auto shipper has become easier in the last few
years due to websites such as http://FindAHauler.com that let you
post your auto shipping request in a “load board” that is monitored
by many car transport companies. The haulers then contact you with
their bid on your job and you have the opportunity to review each
one and hire the best auto shipper for your needs.
