River Oaks Car Shipping Company, TX

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

River Oaks is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. It covers a total area of 2.0 sq mi with a population of 7,427 at the 2010 census. The city's name celebrates the natural landscape of the many big oak trees in the city and the meandering course of the West fork of the Trinity River.

River Oaks is an excellent place to live or visit with family. The only challenge you're likely to face if you decide to relocate to the area is moving your car. While you can hire an ordinary truck to move your household items, a motor vehicle is delicate and requires more attention and better equipment.

River Oaks Auto Transport Pricing & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

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

How To Choose a Car Shipping Company?

If you have found yourself in a situation where you have to relocate your vehicle, this article seeks to help you make the right decision. We will discuss things you should consider when choosing a car transport company and why A-1 Auto Transport is the right carrier company to relocate your car.

Automobile transportation is a common practice in today's world. Most car transport companies in the market can move automobiles to almost every location in the country. However, not all are reliable to trust with your car.

Here are things to consider when choosing a carrier company to transport your car:

Budget

You probably have a budget in mind, and you don't want a shipping company that will dent your account. It's essential to look around for a company that can do an excellent job at a reasonable price. Request quotes from about five companies to get the average shipping cost to your destination.

The auto transport costs vary depending on the type of car you are shipping, transportation distance, and auto shipping option. A-1 Auto Transport charges lower rates for open-air carriers and terminal-to-terminal service than enclosed carriers and door-to-door service.

Registration/licenses

Check whether the company you are dealing with is duly registered and has all the necessary licenses to offer auto transport services. All auto shipping companies in the US are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). A duly registered car transport company must have a Department of Transportation(USDOT) number issued by FMCSA.

Reputation

How the car transport company addresses issues from customers is another critical consideration. Take your time to check the ratings and reviews from previous customers. Learning from the experiences of others will save you time and money while ensuring you pick the best carrier company.

While positive comments are good, complaints or negative comments give a picture of how the shipping company responds to aggrieved customers. You can also use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to check the shipping company's customer reviews and accident records.

Insurance Policy

No amount of safety measures should convince you to hire an auto shipping company without insurance cover. It is a requirement for all auto shipping companies to offer adequate insurance to all vehicles in transit. Ensure to read the insurance policy to avoid the possibility of damaging clauses. If your car is damaged during transport, the insurance policy should cover all liabilities.

Services Offered

Services offered to vary from one shipping company to another. A-1 Auto Transport, for example, ships cars of all categories (sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks), both operable and inoperable. Consider whether you want your car shipped on an open-air truck or an enclosed truck. Open-air trucks often ship ordinary vehicles, while enclosed trucks ship luxury or expensive automobiles.

Before you sign up with a carrier company, ensure they offer the type of service you are looking for. Otherwise, you could overpay for a service you did not need.

What You Should Never Do While Shipping a Car

Understanding the shipping process can be grueling, especially if it's your first time shipping a car. You have to make decisions that will determine the safety of your vehicle. Remember, you will hand the car over to strangers for days.

Never do the following when shipping a car:

Make Rush Decisions

Every decision you make in all stages of auto shipping is critical. Some companies will pressure you to sign a contract with them after filling out the quote form or making a call to them. A quote form is free and non-obligatory, so no one owes you anything for filling out their quote. Equally, a broker or company should not compel you to hire a particular carrier company.

Choose A Company Solely Based on Shipping Rates

Even though shipping rate is an important consideration when choosing a carrier company, it should never be the only consideration. Understandably, you would want a company that offers the lowest rates. However, you must understand that low-rate companies would compensate for their rates with poor services. A good car transport company offers quality services at a reasonable rate.

Ship Your Car with Personal Items

Filling your car with items is never a good idea. It will increase its weight, hence increasing the shipping cost and the risk of loss. If you have read all the clauses of the insurance cover, you should have realized that the insurance cover provided only covers your vehicle.

Provide Incorrect Information to The Quote Form

Ensure the information you provide to the quote form is accurate to avoid getting the wrong shipping cost. The quote form should be free and non-obligatory, and most shippers do not require you to provide any personal information. For example, the A-1 Auto Transport quote form requires you to provide the type of car you want to ship, your location and destination, and the auto shipping option.

Professional River Oaks Car Transport With A-1 Auto Transport

We are a reputable car transport company with a proven track record. Over the past three decades, we have helped thousands of individual car owners and companies to relocate cars to different parts of the country.

A-1 Auto Transport boasts an "A" rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Go to our website and fill out our free quote form to get started with the process. Do not hesitate to call us if you have a question concerning our services.

FAQS

How Many Cars Can I Ship?

You can ship any number of cars depending on the carrier truck capacity of a company. An open-air carrier can ship ten cars, while an enclosed carrier can ship six vehicles, depending on their sizes.

What Happens If the shipment Is Damaged During Transport?

The insurance cover provided by the shipping company will cover all damages. If your car is beyond repair, you will get a car of equivalent value.

Can I Ship My Car with My Items?

Even though some companies allow customers to keep a few items in the car, it is not advisable because the carrier company's insurance policy does not cover them. Also, it adds unnecessary weight to your car.

What Affects the Shipping Cost?

When calculating the shipping cost, car transport companies consider the type of car, transportation distance, and auto shipping option. Other factors that affect the shipping rates are fuel prices and season.

Can I Ship an Inoperable Car?

Yes. Established car transport companies have the equipment to help during loading and unloading inoperable cars.

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 codes:

76114