Snowbird Car Shipping Guide

Each winter, thousands of retirees from north journey south to escape the frigid weather. Then they return north in time to watch spring blossom, they are known as snowbirds. Many snowbirds choose to drive their own vehicles, both routes, North and South. However, it is found that most experienced snowbirds that have learned that transporting a car save them a great deal of time, money, hassle, and wear and tear to their vehicles.

We at Ship-A1 help snowbirds move to the south and then back home. The most common routes when shipping a car from and to California, Florida, and Texas. During the snowbird season, the auto transport business peaks and the rates are higher, which could make it harder to find available vehicle truck. At Ship-A1, we work hard to keep a strong working relationship with hundreds of car transport carrier to ship your vehicle.

Snowbirds Routes

In general, all routes from north to south can be called snowbirds routes. The major snowbirds states are Arizona, Texas, Florida, and California. During snowbirds season car shipping prices on these routes go up. It is advisable that customers not to be lured by the lowest prices on the market. The auto transport carriers have too many cars to choose from, and they go by the highest price, which means if you are not willing to pay more your car would not get shipped soon and will have to wait longer than expected.

Shipping Your Car is Easier Than Driving it

Driving in the Winter is Dangerous: When moving across the country keep in mind that driving in the winter is risky. In winter seasons, chilly winds, heavy rainfalls, and icy roads will cause you a lot of trouble, resulting in delays and pose a significant risk to your vehicle and safety. Interstate highways are potentially dangerous if you are not an experienced driver. Shipping your car across the country is a much safer and a more convenient way during winter.

Save Your Time and money: Every second is of infinite value, many people do not have time or afford to drive their vehicle for three to four days across the states in severe weather conditions. Driving across the country means spending money on gas, lodging, food, and also emergencies, including flat tires. Driving a vehicle for any length of time is going to cause abrasions on the engine, body, and wheels. This is the sort of things an auto transport company is going to help you with.

Driving long distance is going to put more miles on your car, mileage plays a vital role in the resale value of your car. Keeping miles off of those exotic vehicles is the best way to keep their resale value high, and auto transport is going to help you with.

Experienced truck drivers at Ship-A1 will save your time and money, and problems associated with driving across the country. The auto transport industry exists to help people relocate their vehicle when needed.

Insurance Coverage: Many insurance companies offer full coverage when transporting cars using auto shipping companies. These insurance companies check the vehicle before sending for shipping and also conduct a complete examination to look for any damage once it is transported.

Attractive Rates and Discounts: Auto shipping companies provide special rates and discounts depending on the seasons. This can save you a lot of time and money.

Added Benefits of Using Auto Shipping Companies

The auto transport company can be costly, but not as expensive as driving yourself. Auto movers provide a wide variety of services, which is economical for you. Ship-A1 offer you with all of those types of auto transport services.

Open Carriers: As the standard transport method of the shipping industry, it is not at all surprising, it would be cheap and faster. About 90 percent of the auto transport carriers in the US are open trucks. What makes open transport affordable is that the vehicle is lighter and consumes less fuel. Nonetheless, your car would be exposed to dust and road debris.

Enclosed Carriers: This is a premium service protecting your vehicle from extreme weather, dust, and road debris. Enclosed trucks have additional hydraulics ramps to help low ground clearance vehicles. This service can be a bit expensive, but it provides protection to your car.

Door to Door Service: This is an appropriate service providing you with the benefit that your car would be picked and transported at your preferred location. Since the driver will travel from place to place, the shipping cost will be expensive than the terminal to terminal service.

Terminal to Terminal Service: This is comparatively cheap service as compared to door to door service because you are required to take your vehicle to a terminal for pickup. After pickup, you have to collect it from the terminal. In this service, you do not pay extra money to your shipping company for transporting your vehicle to your doorstep.

Expedited Shipping: The need for having your vehicle shipped quicker than standard is the reason this service is used. The speed of delivery is what matters to the customers, it is also why it is most popular.