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Don’t Choose Based on Car Shipping Price

Don’t Choose Based on Car Shipping Price

When you embark on a quest for a car transporter, to help you haul your vehicle, making your decision based on the cheapest bid is usually a mistake.

If you believe that you’ve been lucky getting the cheapest auto shipping price, think again. The lowest bid does not necessarily translate into the best deal. Of course, this does not mean you should look for the highest price to make sure. What you and your vehicle need is a fair and realistic price that will ship your vehicle in a timely and professional manner.

Choose the price wisely

Successfully transporting your vehicle from point A to point B requires hard work, patience and research. You need a reliable auto transport company because you don’t want to see your prized possession end up in the wrong hands, or delivered with damages. Choose the quote and the company wisely.

You don’t want to overpay for services or get scammed.Choosing an auto transporter who offers you an unrealistic price, be it too high or too low, is not going to end well. Therefore, it’s time you pay attention and don’t let a quote throw you off when hiring a car transporter.

How much does it cost to ship a car?

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Several factors determine auto transport prices. As you may know already, the distance is usually a key factor, but not decisive. If you have to transport your car a relatively short distance, let’s say 200 or 300 miles, you can easily drive it yourself or ask someone you trust to do it for you. even if you decide to ship it, it should be affordable. However, shipping at a distance more than that will be more expensive and it is recommended that you hire an auto transport company.

Vehicle make and model – its size and weight – affect the final rate. Whether the car is operable or not also influences the price. A vehicle which engine is not starting will cost more to transport. Supply and demand greatly affect prices as well, in fact this is often the decisive factor when shipping a vehicle. During certain seasons price hikes happen due to increased demand on certain routes. Such a season is the winter when thousands of snowbirds ship their vehicles to the southern states. However, supply and demand changes daily, which means that prices can change in a matter of days or even hours.

For more information on all factors check our guide ‘Cost to ship a car to another state.’

You need to research beyond first page of Google

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When asking for quotes, a logistics expert will help you understand the process of transporting your vehicle first, and then work on finding options and deals that are to your best advantage. That is why you should look beyond first page of Google Search results. Find a fie auto transport companies and talk to their agents. It is important that you get multiple car shipping quotes to see and compare the price range. Discussing shipping details with the agents will help you asses the professionalism and quality of service you would receive.

To avoid unpleasant surprises, it’s important that you understand the process of moving a car across the country. Asking the right questions will give you the right answers!

Here is how shipping your car with a professional auto transporter works:

  1. The car shipping process starts with a quote. If you prefer a more personalized service, call to speak with an agent.
  2. The second step is to disclose details about the vehicle – make, model, and modifications.
  3. Third, a logistics expert will schedule your shipment based on your desired shipping dates, but dates are never guaranteed.
  4. After you and the car transporter agree on details of the service, a carrier picks up your car one to a few days from your first available date.
  5. It’s important to remember that the carrier must inspect your vehicle before loading it and fill out an inspection report.
  6. Transit time depends on the distance – your agent will inform you of the estimated delivery time. More on transit times here.
  7. At delivery, the carrier must inspect the vehicle again and then you sign the Bill of Lading, which releases the vehicle from the company form any further responsibility.

We hope that now you understand the car shipping process better and will not choose a company based solely on price. Many factors affect the cost of shipping a vehicle. the more you know the easier and less stressful it will be to choose. Remember that you need to choose the company and the price. But don’t choose one based on the other. It goes both ways. Don’t choose an auto transport company based on price, or the price based a company’s name. You need to understand what is a fair and realistic price – a price that is not on either end of the two extremes. You need the golden middle, as we like to call it. A price that is neither too low, nor too high.

After researching, comparing, and finally picking a company that offers you the best deal and has a proven record of shipping vehicles in a timely and professional manner, it is time for you to prepare your car for shipping. Here is an article that will help you with getting your vehicle ready for transport.

If you are ready to book then call our agents to ask your questions now and reserve your spot on a car carrier. Thank you!

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Corsia was highly recommended by a friend in the automobile industry. We needed to transport a cargo van from Seattle to Florida. We contacted Corsia who quickly arranged transport within just a few days. Communication was outstanding! Just a few email confirmations and we were all set. Mike was great and arrived right on time and delivered to Florida on schedule. Tip-avoid the hornets nest of auto brokers on line and just contact Corsia for a truly great experience!
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Corsia has been amazing. Their prices are really competitive but more importantly their customer service has been 5-Star. Elena followed up with me every step of the way, making sure there was no miscommunication between me & the driver. We are using them to ship a 2nd vehicle & would not hesitate to use them again!
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I have recently used Corsia for long time family car with sentimental value that was moved I have recently used Corsia for shipment of my vehicle from Oregon to Arizona by recommendation from other family member who also used Corsia in the past. I am very pleased on the service and the communication throughout shipment. Ken was my direct contact and kept me informed along the move The car was picked up and delivered as communicated. I did use a enclosed mover and the driver was also clean cut professional and treated car as his own. I would definitely recommend Corsia again with the experience I have had. Thank you. T
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Corsia rep (Elena) was very proactive. Helped ship a car from CA to GA. She checked in with me via email quote and several phone calls to find me the best possible quote for the fastest available service. After several communications, Corsia was able to schedule a vehicle pickup the next day. The driver communicated well, and the vehicle arrived in final destination faster than we expected in perfect condition. I highly recommend using Corsia's reliable, efficient service.
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Thanks, Corsia! Pickup was so clean, efficient, and wonderful -- my only recommendation is to make sure you schedule it during the day so you can fully review the car in the daylight. Drop off was equally wonderful, and the whole trip went down without a hitch (pun intended!). Seriously, Corsia delivered my Jeep from CT to California with no issues or bumps in the road!
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Corsia Memphis to LA, mid-size SUV. I looked at 4 different companies amd Corsia was the most responsive of them. While being responsive, they were not unduly aggressive: when I indicated that I need to wait a month before making a decision they stopped contacting me and only came back with a reminder when I really needed it. Once I decided to engage Corsia they found me a transport within two days and the car was delivered (from Memphis to LA) in another two days. I had a truly positive experience.
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Working with Corsia Logistics was a great experience. Working with Corsia Logistics was wonderful. They were able to find a driver right away to transport our car. They were in constant communication as to when the car was getting picked up and dropped off. The driver also communicated with me as to when he would arrive. I would highly recommend Corsia Logistics.
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Corsia was an excellent company to work with while I transferred my car across the US. A friend of mine suggested I use them as they had been very organized and trustworthy with her own car. I researched a few different place but decided to go with Corsia and I'm so glad I did! Any questions I had throughout the process they answered quickly and clearly. I would definitely use them again in the future and recommend them for others to use.
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