Obviously there are many things to consider and plan for when choosing a car transport company to move your vehicle. The first and most important thing to consider is deciding when your vehicle will arrive at its new destination. It takes about three weeks for a reliable auto transport company to schedule and deliver your vehicle so you need to plan accordingly.

If you find yourself in a bind and need to make decisions sooner than an auto transport company would like they do offer an express service. Their usually is a larger fee to make such accommodations. I always recommend that you get a few quotes before you make any decisions for your own protection. This way you are sure to know that you are getting a good deal.

Another thing to consider when choosing a car transport company whether its locally, internationally or overseas is the contract or bill of laden. You need to make sure that you read it carefully and know your contract. There is a lot of help on the internet that explains what shipping terms are so that you can understand what they mean.

Make sure that you and the auto transport company have a clear understanding of what the vehicle pick up window time is and does the company guarantee that if your auto is not picked up within that window timeframe do they offer you a refund? Make sure it clearly states that in your contract.

Transporting cars can be done in several ways. This is also another important factor to consider. If you have an ordinary car that you don't mind being exposed to the outer elements then the standard open car carrier system will work just fine. This is usually what you see a lot of in the open highways. This method of auto transport is generally the least expensive because they can carry a lot of cars at one time.

If you have a classic car or a more expensive car that you are a bit more protective about then you should consider an enclosed auto transporter. This is a very protective form of transporting and it will usually cost you about 25-30% more because of this. Again make sure you get all of the details in witting on when you can expect your delivery.

If none of those options work for you then there is another option to consider. That is to have someone drive your car to its new destination for you. This is also known as Auto drive away service. Something to keep in mind is depending how far you are moving to you might be putting unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicle. This can be less expensive so it all really depends on your budget.