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"Snowbirds", is a common description given to retirees who travel to different locations around the U.S. to avoid extreme temperatures of winter or summer. This seasonal traveling often requires car shipping or auto transport services.The team at Ship A Car Direct has recently released an infographic that contains a list of important facts and tips to help seasonal travelers save time, money, and headaches when shipping a car. This infographic outlines the 4 main facts to consider. To see the full infographic please visit the website here: http://www.shipacardirect.com/blog/4-things-snowbirds-must-know-shipping-car-infographic
A commonly asked question about car shipping is "does it matter which car carrier I choose - aren't they pretty much all the same?" The answer to that questions is yes, it does matter, and no, they are not all the same. Each car carrier service may have have different pricing, insurance coverage, delivery terms, and reputation. It's not always best to choose the least expensive transport bid.
It is crucial to evaluate each carrier, to make sure they're well-rated, fully insured, and have a good reputation in the auto transport industry.
Another common question is related to the cost of car shipping services - why are the prices so different? The best answer to that question is that prices vary simply due to current supply and demand. The car transport industry is an open market system, therefore, the cost to ship a car is a result of the current conditions of any particular move. Prices always includes the cost of gas, but it has more to do with the sheer volume of cars that have to be shipped within a VERY SMALL WINDOW of time on a LIMITED number of Car Carriers. In the case of “Snowbird Season”, it means there are more cars that need to be shipped to Florida and other warmer climates during the months of December & January than there are spaces on trucks to haul them. Demand for truck space – HIGH, supply of truck space – LOW. This creates a premium for car carrier’s spots, and car carriers therefore start to charge whatever “The Market” will pay for those spaces on the truck.
Another important consideration for seasonal travelers or "snowbirds" is what to do if there is damage to the vehicle during shipping. Vehicle damage during shipping is a rare occurrence, but unfortunately does happen. "The single most important thing that needs to be done in the case of vehicle damage, is to note the damage on the final bill of lading report when the vehicle is received" says, Michael Strickland, owner of Ship A Car Direct.
The bill of lading is the report that the driver will fill out on pickup, denoting if there is any pre-existing damage. Any damage that occurs in transit must be entered on this report on delivery. Failure to do so could seriously hinder a damage claim, so it is extremely important to examine the vehicle thoroughly when received. The bill of lading is a document that releases the carrier of liability once signed at delivery.
Finally, it is important for car shippers to understand that advanced scheduling is not required. There is no set amount of necessary lead-time. IF A MOVE IS PRICED CORRECTLY for the current market, the car will usually get picked up within a day or two of the first available date.
Ship A Car Direct’s Infographic helps answer common concerns snowbirds have related to car shipping. By understanding these facts, seasonal auto transport endeavors should be smooth sailing.
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