Your vehicle is your most prized and valuable possessions. When shipping your vehicle, you are involved in so many tasks to take care of that you want to hire an auto transport company that can deliver your car quickly, safely and at a cheap price. When the vehicle is delivered to you after it’s time window and with new scratches, you regret hiring that auto shipping company.
However, we know that regardless of all your effort into choosing a car transport company, it is not possible to avoid all risks of problems associated with the car shipping industry. Being aware that in order to have a successful vehicle shipping process you need to consider a number of factors. Read on this guide where we have mentioned the most common problems you could encounter when delivering your vehicle. Learn how to deal with these problems, as well as how to avoid them.
Damage
The most common mishap that can happen to your vehicle during delivery is damage. It is important to inspect your vehicle after arriving and if you find any new damage that was not there previously, make note of it on the Bill of Lading. Then have a truck driver sign the document, or you will have trouble filing a claim later if the driver does not sign the document before leaving.
How To Deal With It?
Before shipping your vehicle, inspect your vehicle for any pre existing scratches, dents, and paint chips. Do not forget to take clear and close-up photos of these minor defects with a high-quality camera, these photos are for your record, so be sure to take clear images. You can put these photos with your written document, so any new scratches or dents cannot be argued by your company. When your vehicle is collected up for shipping, have these ready. So you can mark them on the Bill of Lading, which is an inspection report given to you by the career that you must sign.
Furthermore, make sure to ask the car shipping company about the insurance coverage and cost for additional insurance before signing up their surfaces.
Incorrect Quote
Sometimes, the lack of clear information about your location can lead to an incorrect quote. For example, if there is another state bearing the same names, located a hundred miles apart, this can cost you alot.
How To Deal With It?
When filling shipping quotes online, make sure to enter the zip codes of your pick-up and delivery locations to ensure you are being quoted the correct price. Make sure to check any relevant online reviews about the companies you are considering hiring. Also, make sure that the company is being inspected and approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Poor Communication
Using a vehicle transport company to get your vehicle transported can sometimes make the shipping process easier. But poor communication can interfere with this process. In a case of miscommunication between the client and auto shipping company can affect the time at which you wanted your automobile to be delivered.
How To Deal With It?
Knowing everything prior to shipping about their car transport pricing is essential for a great car transport experience. Establish good communication with your vehicle shipping company so that you are clear about the process. When hiring a vehicle transport company, make sure to schedule an appointment with their representatives, where you will have the opportunity to understand about the process. Moreover, if the company you are hiring is not available for you to communicate with, find another auto transport company that will be.
Late Delivery
Late delivery is probably the most common issue that is reported by auto transport customers. There are various reasons why your vehicle may arrive late to its destination.
The factors which are out of human control include extreme weather conditions, mechanical problems, accidents, and flat tires. Because of the high probability of delays, car shipping companies avoid providing you with an exact date and time for delivery. Instead they provide possible time windows of car delivery.
How To Deal With It?
Understanding the fact that some delays are not always car transport companies responsibility. By booking your car transport a month early and making necessary preparation, you can deal with late delivery.
During this month of December Ship-A1 provides you with a Discount of $75 on your vehicle transport and Discount of $100 for your first time shipping, so you can transport your car cheaply and safely. During this month of December, enjoy your Christmas holiday with your loved ones, while we do our job and deliver your automobile to the required destination. Shipping your car in the month of December is about as hard as anything else, that’s why we highly recommend to book your shipping as soon as possible and avail Discount of $75. If you have more questions related to December discounts or relating to car shipping services, feel free to contact us any time and talk to one of our freight agents.
