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You may think, that just because you own a vehicle, you need to drive it everywhere it goes. This simply isn't true. There are many instances where it is far easier to ship your car than it is to drive or haul it yourself. Here are the top reasons to use a Washington auto transport service.

Moving - This is the most obvious, but why drive cross country with everything packed into your vehicle if you can fly and have your car meet you there?

With the ease of buying everything on the internet these days, purchasing cars online has become a normal thing. Typically, this also involves getting the car shipped to the new owner. There are a few things to consider before finalizing an online or long distance auto purchase so read on to get ahead of the game.

So you've been doing some research on vehicle shippers and keep finding auto transport carriers and brokers, but what's the difference between the two? Which should you use and what can you do from here? Well let us help you out, here are the main differences between Oregon auto transport services and brokers.

For those of you who have watched shipping prices over the last few years, you may have noticed that they generally fluctuate but continue to increase. This is due to fluctuations in the cost of fuel, labor, trucks and other expenditures in the industry. One trend that many forecasters are predicting is an increase in fuel costs for the coming summer.

When calculating the cost of shipping a vehicle, there are many different factors that weigh in. The costs can range significantly due to a variety of reasons and it is very beneficial for you to know what determines the cost of the shipment. Here are the main factors that go into calculating your vehicle shipment:

When most people begin their search for a Washington auto transport service, they look only at price. While price is certainly an important factor and shouldn’t be overlooked, there are far more important things to consider. Think of this, you will be entrusting your beloved vehicle to complete strangers who will be moving your vehicle for hundreds, perhaps thousands of miles. Don’t you want to be able to trust them?

So you’ve already contacted a transport company and booked your auto shipment.  Now what?  This article will help you prepare your vehicle so that your Washington auto shipping experience goes more smoothly.

• The first step is to wash your vehicle a day or two before it is picked up.  This serves a few purposes.  Not only will you and the shipper be able to see any existing damage more clearly but it will show that you have pride in your vehicle.  Knowing this will subconsciously urge the transportation driver to be more careful with your automobile. 

When considering using an auto transportation service, it is important that you find the company that best fits your objectives and will offer the best service for your dollar.  Here are the steps to help you find the right Oregon auto transport company for you:

1. Research and list companies that offer service from your origin and destination points

2. Call or go online to get quotes from 3 of the companies.  Don’t automatically go with the cheapest because many companies lure client with a low price. 

When you need to ship your vehicle to another location, there are naturally a few questions you will have about the process, payment, the company, your vehicle and any other thoughts you might need an answer to.  It is natural and definitely beneficial for you to have questions so we will do our very best to answer them for you.  Here are the answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions:

Do I need to plan in advance?

The auto transport process is very simple, and on your end doesn’t require much aside from finding the company of your choosing and dropping off your vehicle. Moving is not an easy process and can be very stressful on both you and your family. Having one less thing to worry about, such as the transportation of your vehicle, take much of the unneeded stress out of the equation.