Let’s face it. When it comes to making a large purchase, you want to be sure you are getting the best for what you are spending, right? It’s just a fact of life. For that reason, product research and price comparison is very important. It is especially important when you are looking to spend a lot of money on a large service. Shipping your car to another state isn’t the most stressful process, but it does take a lot of trust on the part of the customer.
Perhaps that is why it is even more important for customers to gain car shipping price quotes from a number of companies before making a firm decision. However, not all companies make it quite as easy to gain a quote as others.
BEWARE: Untrustworthy Companies
Consumers should be wary of auto transport companies that make it exceedingly difficult to gain an idea of how much their service costs. The most questionable companies will require customers to give out very personal information such as their telephone number, home address and more. Companies like this are generally looking to do one of a few things:
Sell Your Information
In all honesty, a transport company does not need your home address or phone number to give you a quote. What many of the companies that ask for this kind of information do is take your personal data and sell it to third parties. By doing this they not only make money off of you but will also try and get you to use their services- it’s a double win for them. The worst part is that usually these companies are not trustworthy and will not treat your vehicle with the amount of care needed for a successful transport.
Want to Get You on the Phone
If the transport company gets your phone number, they can easily call you- many, many times. Selling a service or product is much easier when you are in direct communication with a potential customer than if you are simply trying to sell them over the internet through your website. Once they get you on the phone they will most likely talk their service up and make their company sound like, hands down, the absolute best.
A good company knows their service and reputation speaks for itself. That is why they will offer up a quote for your shipment right away. That way, you can compare it to other companies and judge for yourself- without them talking incessantly in your ear.
They’re Hiding Something From You
There is one question you should constantly ask yourself when doing research on auto transport companies and their price quotes: What reason does this company have to hide its prices? Those working in the auto transport industry know how important car shipping rates and quotes are. They know their customers are going to ask, and they know it is on the top of most of their lists. So, why not make it easily accessible?
Car shipping rates and quotes should be mainly based on the following things: distance, location, vehicle type (size, weight, year), transport type (open or closed) and season.
Getting a quote from a company is not only important, it’s an absolute must. It is important to remember though that the lowest price is not always the best. When you take a look at price quotes from different companies, chances are you will see a large range of prices- from very expensive to questionably cheap. Unless you are really crunched for cash (and don’t care much about your car) you shouldn’t just go with the lowest price.
Shipping a car is a big responsibility and you want to be sure your vehicle is taken care of. If a company is charging much, much less than most other companies, it may not be wise to go with them. Be sure to do your research and compare quotes before making a decision.
And remember, if it’s difficult to get a quote, it may not be the best company to work with.
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