How to Transport a Car Across the Country
Transporting a car across the country can be challenging because you want the car to be safe, but you also want the cheapest and most affordable way to do it. You have to make some choices about the type of transportation you need and how much insurance you should have on the car besides what the transporter has for liability. You also want a timely delivery. See the options available before deciding which one will work for you.
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Transport a car on a flatbed truck. This is usually an expensive way to move a car across the country because your car is typically the only one being moved. This method is fast and, if you require, the car can be covered with canvas during transport.
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Move a car in a container. This is a secure method of shipping, and your car is sealed inside a container where it is protected from the elements. Car collectors who do not want their cars exposed to the elements or to potential damage use this method. This type of transportation allows you to secure the car in the container. It will arrive at its destination with a seal on the door so that you know no one was inside the container. You will have the seal number on your contract.
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Transport a car on a truck hauler. These trucks can accommodate many cars and usually set up a route so that each stop along the way eventually gets to the location where the car will be delivered. This method can take more time because of the stops in different states throughout the journey.
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Move a car on a car dolly. This type of dolly attaches to a hitch on a truck or RV and moves the car along while the back wheels are on the ground and the front wheels are locked in the dolly. No additional miles are recorded on the car this way.
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Determine if you need additional insurance for the transportation of the car. Most transporters have liability, but you might want to have additional insurance to protect yourself and the car in the event that something happens. Talk with the transporter to see what his insurance covers. Then talk with your insurance agent to see if you need to insure the transport yourself.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose the transport method that will be safest for your car.
When the car arrives at the destination, never sign a release before checking the car for any potential damage.
