5 Tips to Find a Dependable Car Shipper in 2021

07.20.2021

5 Tips to Find a Dependable Car Shipper in 2021

Have you ever wanted to ship a vehicle but heard/read the horror stories about car shippers? If so, you can use these tips to choose the right company and transport your vehicle worry-free. When searching for a dependable transporter, it is important to remember that not all companies have the same ethics and there are tips that you can use to nail down a reputable company such as TCI Logistics. Using proper research methods and the data provided by review websites such as Transport Reviews, Yelp Reviews and Google Reviews, you will not only select the best company for you but the best priced transporter as well. If you follow these tips, you will be able to narrow down your vehicle transport options to make for an easier selection.

 

Here is a list of 5 Tips to Find a Dependable Auto Transporter in 2021: 

  1. Make sure the company you are selecting is fully licensed, bonded and insured.
  2. Use review websites such as Google, Yelp and Transport Reviews to examine vehicle shipping reviews.
  3. Look for a BBB Accredited business with a minimum BBB rating of B
  4. Pay attention to details and small texts when signing contracts/forms
  5. Do not go for the cheapest option!

 

Let’s go through these 5 tips to find the best car shipper company for you in detail. 

 

Make sure the company you are selecting is fully licensed, bonded and insured

The single most important thing that you must look for in any vehicle shipping agent is for them to be fully licensed, bonded and insured. That means that they have the necessary certifications needed to legally perform auto transportation services. This also means that they are bonded and insured leaving you with not much to worry about during the auto shipping process. You might be surprised, but there are many companies that do not have the proper certification/insurance.

Use review websites such as Google, Yelp and Transport Reviews to examine vehicle shipping reviews.

Google Car Shipper Rebiews

Tip number two is of high importance as well as it will help you narrow down an auto car shipper company. Although one should never rely just on reviews, it is not hard to see which companies do not care at all for their ratings hinting possible customer mistreatment and/or bad business practices. Keep an eye out for fake reviews as many companies are starting to promote this practice but it is not hard to spot fake reviews and many review websites such as Yelp have systems in place to prevent fake reviews.

Look for a BBB Accredited business with a minimum BBB rating of B

Tip number three is where a good company really stands out. The Better Business Bureau is a serious organization which handles company profiles through a different system. Companies have a score of F through A+ depending on the ratings they have received from customers and how they have handled them. It is a very legitimate platform for checking out response for a certain car shipper in the USA as there are very limited fake response and ratings get examined on a case by case basis to determine whether the business is in fact doing bad business or good business. 

Pay attention to details and small texts when signing contracts/forms

Tip number four really goes for almost anything you sign up for but is incredibly important to keep an eye when selecting a vehicle shipping agent. Many companies will sound great on the phone and they might offer you a great deal until you read their paperwork. For example, some companies provide a vehicle shipping quote but in their contract it will say that the quote being provided is just an estimate and that the price might change at any given time. Paying attention to detail is key in anything, especially when selecting a auto transport company.

Do not go for the cheapest option!

Tip number five is pretty self explanatory but it pretty much means don’t select the cheapest option as it is usually not the best option. There is an old saying that “you get what you pay for”. This is extremely true in the auto transport industry as those companies offering you the cheapest price also offer the cheapest price to the driver’s meaning that if the driver has another option paying higher, he will select that one. Extremely low prices also usually mean poor customer service thus making your experience such as those from the horror stories that you might’ve read or heard about. Many people also wonder whether or not it’s appropriate to tip a auto transporter or how much do you tip a car shipper. The answer to that question really depends on you. Some people go above and beyond and tip a lot while others don’t tip at all. It is really up to you.

 

The auto shipping industry is definitely a unique one, however with our help and expertise you will be able to ship your vehicle worry free and for an affordable price. Whether you are looking for an international or an enclosed car shipper, we’ve got your covered. Call (312) 242-8620 or visit our website at: www.TCIships.com to receive your free no obligation car shipping quote!

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