Bellair Meadowbrook Car Shipping Company, FL

Safe And Reliable Auto Transport Services With A-1 Auto Transport

Bellair-Meadowbrook is a census-designated place in Clay County, Florida. The area borders Orange Park to the east, Kingsley Avenue to the south, and is home to Orange Park Mall. Its CDP covers 4.2 square miles and has 2,951.6 people per square mile.

Moving a car from one place to another is common for most owners. Even though a car is meant to be driven, there are situations where driving is not a viable option. It may be that your schedule is too tight, your ride cannot sustain long distances, you're not familiar with the route to your destination, or perhaps you dislike long-distance driving. Whichever the case, a transport company will move the ride for you.

Most auto shipping companies offer customers the choice of shipping with an open-air or enclosed carrier. It's most likely that you have encountered open-air trucks, huge double-layered trucks loaded with vehicles, on the road. Customers prefer this option to the enclosed carrier. But why is the open-air carrier more popular among customers?

Example Of Estimated Hauling Cost And Timeframe

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle you are shipping.

What Is Open Four-Wheeler Conveyance? Is It Safe for Your Vehicle?

Safety is a top consideration for most customers when shipping a car. The enclosed carrier option is safer than the open-air freight option because they use fully covered containers. However, carrier companies have put up multiple safety measures to make open-air carriers safe for shipping vehicles.

As the name suggests, vehicles are transported using open trucks on all sides, so your ride has little protection from dust, road debris, birds, or harsh weather conditions. While you may think these are a safety concern, these conditions are similar to when you drive the car along any road.

Here are some of the reasons why open carriers are more popular compared to enclosed carrier trucks:

Affordable

Open auto transport is a very efficient way to transport cars as carriers can ship more vehicles with each delivery. This saves fuel and time on the road, allowing the carrier to provide this service at a lower rate.

You could pay up to 60% less to move with an open-air truck than to move with an enclosed truck. This disparity in the hauling cost is because of the increased capacity of an open-air truck. An ordinary open truck can haul 10 to 12 cars, depending on their size. Ordinarily, the shipping cost is shared by the vehicles in transit; therefore, increasing the number of vehicles lowers the shipping cost.

Fast

Shipping a car by a carrier truck may not be the fastest way to relocate a vehicle. However, one way to ensure your car arrives at the destination faster is to choose the open-air carrier over the enclosed carrier. The carrier company does not take long to fill an open carrier truck with cars. Most customers who move with enclosed trucks are those who transit luxury or expensive automobiles.

And if you want your vehicle to arrive at the destination even faster, you can combine the open-air carrier with the door-to-door delivery service. The hauling company will ship your car to your doorstep using an open truck.

Safe

Whether you're shipping with an open or enclosed carrier, shipping companies take precautions to ensure your ride arrives at the destination safely. One might argue that it exposes your car to dust, grime, or harsh weather conditions, which is not different from driving your vehicle.

The containers are constructed with beams and bars surrounding your car, which help hold it tight. Remember, unlike driving, your vehicle is not subjected to wear and tear even if your destination is hundreds of miles away.

Insurance Covers

The chances of your vehicle picking up damages during transport are minimal. But in the unlikely event that your vehicle is damaged, the insurance coverage provided by the transit company covers all damages.

When choosing a car transport firm, ensure it has an adequate and up-to-date insurance cover. And before you hand over the car to the shipping company, take pictures of it from all angles to help out in case there is a dispute over the damages at the end of the journey.

How Much Does It Cost To Move With An Open-Air Carrier Truck?

Some of the factors car transport companies consider when calculating the shipping cost include:

Dispatching Date

How fast you want your ride moved plays a big role in the final shipping cost. To get the best rates, you should book as early as possible. Start shopping for the right car-hauling company as soon as you're sure about the transit of your car.

An increase in the demand for shipping slots often increases the hauling rates. There are months when auto transport rates are at the highest. For instance, you will pay higher rates during holidays and snowbird season because many people are relocating.

Delivery Distance

This is a major factor for car transport companies when calculating the moving cost. The longer the distance, the higher the shipping cost, and vice versa. However, longer distances attract a lower rate per mile than shorter distances.

When you provide the location and destination of your car to the quote form, the moving company will approximate the distance between your location and destination. They will multiply the shipping rate per mile by the moving distance to get the auto transport cost.

Vehicle Make And Model

Another crucial information you need to provide to the quote form is the type and condition of your car. A luxury, new, or expensive automobile will cost more to ship than a cheap, old, or ordinary vehicle. Equally, a big and weighty automobile will cost more to transport than a small and light vehicle.

It is cheaper to ship operable cars than inoperable vehicles. Unlike operable rides, they require special equipment to help during loading. The extra equipment required comes with an additional cost.

Professional Vehicle Moving With Us

A-1 Auto Transport has the right equipment and expertise to ensure your car arrives at Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace in the best condition possible. In our many years in the industry, we have dealt with many customers with unique shipping demands. Therefore, there is a high chance we have to move a car with the same instructions as you.

Visit our website today to learn more about auto shipping and our services. If you're unsure how to proceed with the shipping process, call us at 1-800-482-2880 to get specialized assistance.

Neighborhood Areas We Serve

Our auto transport services are proud to help with your move in any of the neighborhoods you see below. And if you don't see your neighborhood listed here, don't worry because we can most likely service it.

Includes ZIP Code:

32073