Vehicle Shipping 101 From Haulingdepot.com

A sensible approach to choosing Car Shippers, Auto Transport Services and Vehicle Shipping Companies.

Friday, April 15, 2011

5 ways to save on vehicle shipping!

Oil prices are on the rise, which means so are fuel costs. To the consumer this means that transportation businesses that depend on gas or diesel, such as airlines, auto transport carriers and freight trucking companies will have to pass these rising costs on to you, the consumer.

However there are still ways you can still get good deals and minimize the costs of car shipping. Here are 5 ways to save:

1. Comparison shop. Be sure to get at least 3 quotes and make sure you're comparing apples to apples.

2. Book your vehicle shipping in advance. The more time you have, the cheaper it will be to ship.

3. Be flexible. Most auto transport brokers to earn your business will find the lowest priced carrier. This may mean be flexible on your shipping dates and you may have to drop it off at a vehicle shipping terminal.

4. Whenever possible, go open transport. Open car carriers cost hundreds less. Shipping open carrier can save you $500 dollars or more.

5. Use a reputable company. Watch out for bait and switch. Sometimes a super low price is tempting, but buyer beware, it may cost you more in the long run.