Car delivery in the States

The administrators of "BlogAvto" decided to take a little break from the latest in the automotive industry and publish just such an article. It is up to you to decide how interesting and useful it will be. However, we felt that it has a right to exist.

A little peek behind the screen of this US business is provided by one of the employees of Car Shipping Carriers (CSC), who kindly provided us with some details of his profession.

Go by yourself or order delivery. What's better?

This question is asked by almost every American who buys a car in another state. There are many factors that determine the cost of shipping a car from state to state. Let's look at some of the pros and cons. To pick up the car yourself, you need to buy plane tickets, pay for a taxi, plus the cost of fuel and hotel payment.

Here are some of the cons of this delivery. First, it is wear and tear on the car. Driving long distances can adversely affect the life of the engine, transmission, brakes and tires. This is especially true for vintage or classic cars. Secondly, there is also a risk of breakage along the way, respectively, the cost of repairs and loss of time. Thirdly, it is the human factor. Being behind the wheel for a long time, the driver gets tired and can get into an accident. According to statistics, 20% accidents on the roads occur precisely for this reason.

If you, nevertheless, decide to contact the delivery service, you can win not only financially, but also in time. Considering current gas prices ($3.60-$3.80 a gallon) plus a tire change (just over $100) minus the self-delivery headache. That's all the simple math.

What does the cost depend on?

There are many variables that affect the cost of shipping a car. The main ones are fuel and labor costs. The greater the distance, the more expensive.

The next is the weight and size of the transported car. For example, shipping a VW Golf or Ford Fiesta will be much cheaper than a Cadillac Escalade or GMC Yukon. If the car is running, then you will spend much less on it than on a non-working car. And all because the trucking company spends more time loading. And to load a non-working "wheelbarrow" you will need the services of a special truck with a winch.

Another point that will affect the cost is the point of unloading. For people who live in settlements near highways, this will hit the pocket less. Many customers live far outside the city or away from highways. They negotiate with the driver and pick up their transport at the next exit. At the same time, they save a lot. Affects the cost and time of year. Transporting a car in spring or winter is cheaper than in summer or autumn. But the delivery of expensive sports cars, supercars, hypercars and vintage cars will cost you a pretty penny.