The super car world was very recently surprised when Russia launched a new and unique brand of super sports cars, the very first Russian sports car, coyly christened Marussia (a popular pet female given Russian name and a play on the English word Russia, to make sure everyone knows where this beauty is coming from), released in two models B1 and B2 and manufactured in limited numbers.
Now that is a collector s item requiring careful auto shipping: you don t want this baby battered by hail, handled roughly, or brutally exploited while you re not present.
How then to make sure your Marussia gets from Moscow to Minneapolis in one virgin piece? The basic things to consider is how to choose an auto shipping company, which truck type to use, which service to order, and insurance.
Regarding companies, don t just plump for the first company you come by. The best way is to prefer perhaps costly but well known companies, trusted names you heard or read about. There are many obscure businesses out there, often on their way to sure bankruptcy, posing as experts but merely looking to swindle you out of as much money as they can before they close. Do not develop paranoia either there are plenty of decent and reasonable services out there. Do some research, see which companies get the most references and recommendations, ask around.
In terms of trucks, you have the general choice between open and closed carriers. Open carriers are often seen hauling vehicles within or between cities; they are numerous and often used. Closed carrier shipping is costlier. But you want to take into consideration the distance your car is to travel and the brand of the car: an exotic auto is perhaps better transported in a closed carrier which prevents exposure to harmful elements as well as prying eyes.
Next, consider whether you want the truck to pick up your car from your place or whether you would rather drop it off at the company terminal. The car may take much longer to be shipped from the terminal and when it reaches its destination terminal, the owner must pick it up again himself: it s a slower and fussier service. Better to have the car picked up from your garage, where you and the driver can check the car for mileage and any damage already present before committing the vehicle to the company. When delivered at your destination, any damage unspecified in the signed list will be the company s responsibility. Most companies provide door to door shipping.
Companies offer cargo insurance for each vehicle they transport: any damaged to the car while it is handled by the company will be compensated. Moreover, trucking companies usually arrange for liability insurance of a minimum $800, 000 which takes care of damage to large number of handled cargo.
Good, lasting companies do not find it profitable to endanger the property of their clients and make sure you are insured. Beware of fishy organizations which even so much as hint at reluctance to offer adequate insurance or neglect to mention it.
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