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    Here we'll go over some car shipping price basics

    If you’re looking to learn how to and the cost to ship a car to another state or across the country, the following information can help you to keep your Vehicle Shipping and Auto Transport price down.

    Open door-to-door car transport is the most convenient and popular of car shipping services, door-to-door auto transport means that the car shipping carrier truck picks your vehicle up from your requested location (Typically a home or place of business) and delivers it to your requested drop-off point.

    Please keep in mind that some home and business locations are inaccessible for some of the larger car carrier trucks, which will not be able navigate narrow streets, so you may need to and set up a delivery destination close to your desired location.

    The difference between the two most common car shipping methods

    When it comes to choosing an auto transport carrier, you’ll have the choice between enclosed and open car shipping. Both options have ups and downsides, depending on the value of the car you’re considering shipping will help you decide what option is best for you.

    Choose open car transport carriers to take advantage of cheaper rates and more flexible shipping dates due to an overall higher volume of car shipments. Open car shipping exposes your car to damage from debris or other natural elements, but the risk of damage during transport is very low, and any paint chips or dings that occur are insured.

    High valued vehicles, if you’re shipping a high-end, classic, or luxury car enclosed car shipping is a better option because your car will be protected from the elements. However, enclosed car transporters can handle fewer vehicles per trip, which will raise the overall cost to ship each vehicle up to 50 percent more than open car transport.

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     These are rough estimatesAverage cost to ship a car per milePricing examplesDistance
    Cost to ship a car 500 miles$1.00500-miles: $500510 miles from NYC to Raleigh NC
    Cost to ship a car 1,000 miles$0.751,000-miles: $7501,000 miles from Iselin, NJ to Jacksonville, Fl
    Cost to ship a car 2,000 miles$0.502,000-miles: $1,0002,194 miles from Los Angeles to Atlanta
    Cost to ship a car cross country$0.403,250-miles: $1,3003,298 miles from Seattle to Miami
    What is the most popular U.S car shipping service?

    By far and large, the most popular vehicle shipping method used by customers is open carrier auto transport. Not only because it is generally less expensive than enclosed car shipping, but also the fact that there are more available open car haulers on the road at any given time, means that there is a lesser chance for delays when it come time for the vehicle pick-up. These non-enclosed car movers are literally scattered all across the nation and are always available, especially in big cities, so securing a spot on a truck to ship your vehicle on or very close to the pick-up date you request is a straight forward process.

    Top 5 Reasons to use vehicle shipping instead of driving

     

    1. Are you moving to another state?. Why spend days on the road when you can fly to your destination in a few hours, all while knowing that your car is being handled with extreme care by the specialist at Smart Auto Move. Let our professional team coordinate your vehicle transport for you, granting you a seamless transition to your new home without having to focus any extra energy on your vehicle logistics.
    2. Are you buying a car from an out of state dealer or seller? Buying high-end and or exotic vehicles from dealers or private sellers located out-of-state, is becoming more and more popular with today’s car shoppers. When purchasing a vehicle out of state, you want to ensure that you are able to obtain and rely on trustworthy car transporters to guarantee that your new purchase arrives in perfect condition. At Smart Auto Move, it is our goal to make this process as easy, safe, and efficient as possible.
    3. Going on a long vacation? It’s not uncommon for a customers to seek our  assistance and expertise in transporting their vehicle from a permanent home to a secondary or vacation home. If you’re headed off for an extended vacation, you may find it more convenient driving your own vehicle at your retreat, than going with an expensive long-term car rental, where you may be obligated into additional cost for services you don’t need. Smart Auto Move specializes in convenient and competitive car shipping.
    4. Is your car a high-end luxury or classic vehicle? Whether you are planning on buying or showcasing your classic car, keeping the mileage low, and the wear and tear at a minimum is probably very important. With that being said, creating a solid relationship with a trusted vehicle transport company is a must to ensure excellent care of your treasured vehicle, and will alleviate any concerns. The Smart Auto Move team is highly experienced in moving classic vehicles, utilizes enclosed carriers as they provide the level of specialized handling that a classic, luxury, or antique require to keep them in prestine  condition.
    5. Road Hazzards! We all know about the dangers that can come with long-distance driving. Especially if you are considering traveling by car through multiple states, consider using an auto shipping company. Save yourself the stress of having to navigate in areas you are unfamiliar with, hazardous road conditions, and, instead, leave the driving to one of our professional car transporters.

     

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    Knowing about car moving payments

    Be mindful that while many vehicle shipping companies will accept many forms of payment including cash, check and credit cards, most will charge between 2 & 5 percent surcharge when you use a credit card. Be sure to find out what payment method your shipping carrier accepts and if you will be charged extra to pay with a credit card. Most transport companies will charge a deposit before they pick up your vehicle and it is applied to your total upon drop off, for instance if your total price is $700.00 you’ll be required to make a $200.00 deposit before your car is picked up and pay the balance of $500.00 when the vehicle is delivered. Smart Auto Move’s deposit are 100 percent refundable if any issues arise and we cannot transport a vehicle for any reason.

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