| Auto transport has become very popular due to | | | | trailer that has 10 drop off to make. |
| people buying cars from online auctions like eBay and | | | | Enclosed TrailersOften transporters try to push the |
| other popular internet car marketplaces. This has | | | | enclosed trailers to consumers who have exotic and |
| increased the amount of auto transport companies | | | | luxury vehicles to have their properties shipped via |
| popping up all over the country. Unfortunately, the | | | | closed carriers. Such service costs $400 more than |
| industry has also developed a bad reputation from | | | | the open trailers. We have seen many exotic cars like |
| negative companies who give reliable businesses a | | | | Porches, Rolls Royces and even Bentleys being |
| bad name. This article will highlight the shady tactics | | | | transported safely on open trailers without any |
| some of the auto transport companies don't want you | | | | damage or scratches. However, if you have a very |
| to know. You will learn the hidden secrets some of the | | | | expensive vehicle with customer paint job, in that case |
| transporters use to lure and trick the customers. After | | | | we strongly recommend using the enclosed trailer |
| reading these tips you will learn how to separate | | | | service. |
| honest establishments from scam companies who not | | | | Extra Insurance CoverageAnother up sell tactic many |
| only provide bad service but are only after your hard | | | | companies use to squeeze more money from the |
| earned money. | | | | consumer is to offer extra insurance coverage. Sales |
| Guaranteed Pickup Time | | | | Reps will try to sell you additional $100,000 physical |
| Many customers want and demand their cars to be | | | | damage coverage with extra deductible insurance. |
| picked up by the exact dates and by certain time. | | | | Many consumers don't realize that all carriers must |
| What many consumers don't realize that drivers have | | | | have cargo insurance which covers your vehicle if |
| no control over traffic, weather, delayed pickup | | | | damage occurs. Ask the transporters how much |
| drop-offs and other conditions beyond their control. If | | | | coverage they have. Most of the major carriers have |
| any company is guaranteeing you the exact pickup | | | | $250,000 - $1,000,000 of coverage. |
| date, get it in writing. | | | | Above are some of the tactics auto transport |
| Rush Services | | | | companies uses to lure more money out of the |
| We hear many complaints from consumers who get | | | | customers. We strongly recommend avoiding |
| suckered into paying $200-$400 extra for 2-3 days | | | | companies who up sell you extra services. Your auto |
| early delivery times - only to find out the drivers have | | | | transport price quote should one price with no hidden |
| dropped off their vehicles as the standard transit times. | | | | or additional fees. There are many reliable and honest |
| This tactic is used by many shifty transporters to get | | | | transporters - and there are also a bunch of other |
| more money out of the consumer. Find out how many | | | | untrustworthy operations that are only after your hard |
| spots the car trailer has. If the auto transport company | | | | earned money. We hope this article has informed you |
| tells you your car will go on with the other 10-12 | | | | about the auto transport industry and revealed some |
| vehicles... most likely you are paying for the standard | | | | of the shady tricks used these dishonest |
| transit time. However, if the trailers has 4-6 spots, you | | | | establishments. |
| car will be delivered much quicker compared to the | | | | |