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TogglePeople often ship their vehicles when relocating to a seasonal residence. Every year, Trends Auto Ship LLC helps thousands of seasonal shippers relocate their cars to southern locations.
With Snowbirds Auto Transport, you can save thousands of miles. Our team is always here to help you transport a vehicle to the south, no matter how long you plan to stay or how quickly you wish to travel.
To book Snowbirds car transport, you need to get a quote. Call, email, or chat with a Snowbirds car shipping company. You must provide some basic information, such as pickup and delivery cities, vehicle year, make and model, condition, travel schedule, and preference for transportation
A contract can be signed with the Snowbirds car transport company once you decide when the pickup is to take place. Electronic agreements with most companies, including Trends Auto Ship LLC, are convenient. Upon receiving the email, you will be able to book your service online.
You are responsible for preparing your car for transport, and a shipping company will arrange everything for you. To help you, here is a checklist:
Ensure that the vehicle doesn’t have any loose parts. It is highly recommended that you check your vehicle for any loose parts and extra accessories before shipping it. Our recommendation is to repair all loose parts of the vehicle before shipping. These can include loose bumpers, truck bed shells that are not properly attached, or other parts that can be removed from the vehicle.
Keep your car clean inside and out. At pickup and delivery, the driver will inspect the vehicle to record its preexisting condition. Photograph your vehicle at its origin and destination.
Remove all personal items. Make sure you don’t leave personal belongings in your car, like sunglasses, a charging cable, or a water bottle. The trunk of your vehicle would be the best place to store your items if you insist on leaving them in the car. Most transport services allow you to ship one suitcase for free in the trunk. A suitcase’s weight should not exceed 100 pounds. Cargo insurance policies usually do not cover personal items in a car, and the driver cannot be held responsible for their safety.
Maintain your vehicle as necessary. Maintain proper tire inflation and a fully charged car battery. Check for leaks and top off your car’s fluids.
Make sure your gas tank is a quarter full. This will allow you to drive the transport truck on and off.
1: Vehicle pickup
Your car will be picked up on the scheduled date and time.
2: You receive your vehicle.
You finally arrive at your winter home, where you will spend the upcoming months. Before your vehicle arrives, the carrier will contact you to inform you that it is almost there and make sure you are available to accept it. If you cannot accept the vehicle, ask someone you trust to do so.
A shipping company is the most efficient and quick way to move your vehicle. Also, it offers several distinct advantages over driving the vehicle yourself.=
3: Safety is improved
Car wear and tear is likely to occur during long-distance travel. You will avoid any damage by trusting your car to a reliable and experienced carrier, and your car will be delivered without accumulating any miles.
4: It saves you time and money
Snowbird destinations may be far away in the north, which means you may have to drive a lot and spend much time driving. A driving trip also requires eating, buying drinks, refueling, and staying in hotels, which adds to your expenses. Door-to-door auto transport is cheaper than driving yourself.
5: It’s less stressful
Driving along unfamiliar routes can be stressful and dangerous. Long-distance driving is dangerous not only because of the danger of getting lost but also because of the risk of an accident—long periods of sitting in a car strain the body and cause pain. You will be saved from stress and anxiety by a professional Snowbirds car shipping driver.
A snowbird’s car shipping quote often asks about the type of transport: open or enclosed. Enclosed auto transport is more expensive than open auto transport. Compared to enclosed carriers, open carriers cost around 33% less. In the auto transport industry, open car carriers are more popular because of their affordability: 97% of vehicle shipments are handled by open car carriers. How should snowbirds ship their cars? Here’s a look at both to help you decide.
Open vehicle transport
Vehicles can be hauled across state lines using an open trailer. Depending on the application, open trailers can be either single-car flatbeds or multiple (sometimes as many as 10) car haulers. An open carrier does not protect cars from dust, insects, birds, and road debris. Cars are still safer to transport openly than to drive. Platforms are secured to vehicles by chains or locking mechanisms.
Enclosed vehicle transport
Transporting a car enclosed provides extra protection. Classic and luxury car owners are increasingly demanding enclosed snowbird car shipping services. The vehicle is transported in an enclosed trailer with a roof and four walls to ensure its safety and security.
An enclosed carrier can accommodate between one and eight vehicles at the same time. Due to the higher cost of this service, you may wish to consider it if any of the following circumstances apply to you:
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