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Cargo insurance covers the vehicle and nothing inside it, and hauling household goods requires separate federal authority. Those two facts explain every policy you will encounter. Here is what the rules actually are.
Both of the big ones are free to get right and both are discovered at the curb, with a driver on a schedule and no good options left.
A first-timer’s walkthrough of car shipping, from getting a quote to inspecting the vehicle at delivery.
Expedited shipping does not make a truck drive faster. It buys priority in a queue and, at the top end, a dedicated vehicle.
Verify the MC number, ask when payment is taken, read the one star reviews, and get the terms in writing before any money moves.
Cleaning or replacing a car air filter is a five-minute job: open the airbox, inspect, tap out debris or swap in a new filter. Here is how.
What to do when you lock your keys in the car: the checks worth trying first, remote-unlock apps, and when to call a locksmith instead of forcing it.
Shipping an expensive car is not technically harder than shipping an ordinary one. The mistakes are just more costly, and nearly all of them happen before the truck arrives. Here are the seven that account for most of the problems.
Three things account for almost all tire problems: pressure, age and alignment. Tread depth gets the attention because it is easy to see.
Why the gas door is on the left in some cars and the right in others: packaging, exhaust routing, and assembly economics, not regulation.
The 25 most common car dealership tricks, from junk fees to financing games, and how to counter each one before you sign.
Removing a light bar or roof basket to get under 7 feet can put the truck back on the upper deck, and the saving beats the labor.
Real ways to save on car shipping: booking lead time, flexible dates, open transport, multi-car discounts, and what the insurance is already covering.
Shipping a motorcycle can seem intimidating, but with a little planning and preparation, you can do it yourself. This guide provides a step-by-step process for shipping a motorcycle and includes tips for choosing the right shipping method, preparing the motorcycle for shipment, and tracking the shipment. If you prefer to leave the shipping process to the professionals, consider using a company like Ship A Car, Inc. to handle the job for you.
Arranging car shipping yourself is simpler than it sounds: book two to four weeks ahead, verify FMCSA credentials, photograph the car, choose open or enclosed, and get the contract in writing.
