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How To Find A Good Auto Transport Company

When you have a change of address, you’ve got a lot of planning to do. Often, those plans may include finding an auto transport company. There are a number of things to keep in mind when you’re choosing a company to ship your car.

Is Your Auto Transport Company Licensed?

You may take it for granted that your chosen car carrier is licensed, but don’t. Intrastate moves may not be such a problem, but if you’re moving from one state to another, check the car moving company’s licensing. Any trucker has to be licensed in each state he travels through. If he’s not, he has to travel around the state! If you’re expecting your car to be delivered by a certain date, your car carrier may not be able to deliver.

Is Your Auto Transport Company Insured?

If your car transport company tries to tell you that your auto insurance will cover your vehicle, be suspicious. Your car insurance is none of their business, and they should be fully insured on their own. Many people don’t even carry collision or comprehensive car insurance, because it’s so expensive–they only carry liability. Plus, even if you do any have collision, you’ll still have to pay a deductible if you place a claim on your policy. In addition to that, why should you and your insurance company have to pay if the car movers mess up? Read the rest of this entry »