Ship Your Car Safely with Trusted Auto Shipping Companies

Why choose A-1 Auto Transport?

A1 Auto Transport was founded way back in 1988 when Tony Taylor purchased his first tow truck in California. By 1995 A1 Auto had increased its vehicle transport fleet to over 50 auto transport carriers. Then in 1997 we opened our first office overseas to cater for our international shipping requests for our customers. With more and more customers requiring car & vehicle transportation service to Asia, Euro, Africa etc we expanded our coverage to meet their needs. Putting our focus on quality, reliable service we established a list of checked and vetted carriers in 2004 to ensure that you’re getting the very best service possible. In 2008 we reached a huge milestone of successfully transporting over 500,000 shipments worldwide, all in 20 years starting from a single truck. 2011 we became cars.com official shipper and helped safely transport more cars to more locations than ever before. By 2019 we were celebrating our 30th anniversary and servicing almost every country in the world. What will A1 Auto Transport achieve next?

Car Shipping Companies

What type of car shipping do I need? Should be one of the questions you ask yourself before searching. There are many factors you will want to consider such as what type of insurance do they have do they have experience with rare and exotic cars? Do they have experience in shipping a car to this country? What checks do they do before shipping my vehicle? Whether you’re looking to ship your classic Ford Mustang from California, or brand new Pagani Huayra R to Dubai take your time in searching for the right car shipping company, ask these questions.

Vehicle Transport Industry At A Glance

Transporting vehicles locally and overseas is a job deserving of the most experienced and trained professionals. You need your car, motorcycle, van, boat, truck, or any other vehicle to reach the destination on time, in pristine condition, and as per your special instructions (door to door delivery, port to port delivery, container transport, open-air transport, etc.) The vehicle transport industry goes much beyond transporting a car, the goal is not merely to ship a vehicle but to get it to the destination as required. Your vehicle transporter should be well-informed about the trends and requirements for shipping cars overseas or locally, insured against any possible losses, and have a track record of success in this type of work.

Logistics companies typically ask for your preference in the matter, and we, at A-1 Auto Transport, make it a point to do things specifically as instructed, based on the client's budget and any special considerations. From a humble family car to timeless classics and high-end sports vehicles, we ship everything, ensuring complete protection for your vehicle in the process. Contact us at your earliest convenience for a vehicle transport quote for the various options; we offer roll-on, roll-off transport, container shipping, overland transport, and air freight. Plus, you can choose to have your vehicle picked from your place and delivered straight to your new location, with our door-to-door delivery option, your troubles in the matter will be minimized. On top of this, our professional staff is more than acquainted with the import requirements for all international destinations. We'll assist you to get your car through customs and registered locally either short-term or long-term, depending on the duration of your stay overseas. For local transport, we ensure complete protection against impact and other threats; rest assured, your car is in good hands – check out our reviews to understand what sort of reputation we've created for ourselves in the vehicle transport industry. Call us for a vehicle shipping quote, and let’s get your car moving!

How To Ship A Car: The Basics Of What To Know

Transporting a vehicle is not an overly complicated process, though it may seem that way from the outside, especially if you've never done it before. Shipping a car, truck, motorcycle, or any other type of vehicle is just a matter of collecting the necessary info and contacting the right people; in this case automotive transport companies. In some instances, you may be contacting a broker rather than a carrier, but they both offer similar solutions: a broker arranges for shipment, whereas a carrier delivers the vehicle.

Whether you're shipping a vehicle to across the state, or from one coast to the other, the process is more or less the same. You'll need information such as the make, model, and year of the vehicle, as well as its current location and where you're shipping to. It's also helpful to have a delivery timeframe in mind if you need to vehicle shipped by a certain date.

At A-1 Auto Transport, shipping your car has never been easier. We simplify this process as much as possible, making it easier than ever to get a quick, accurate, timely price quote in a matter of minutes (just fill out our form starting with the "to and from" fields). You simply tell us what type of vehicle you need shipped and when, and we'll have one of our logistics transport partners contact you right away with a cost estimate. It's a process that we've intentionally kept simple and getting an estimate with A-1 Auto Transport is always FREE.

Even if you're just curious about the cost of transporting a vehicle, we're happy to supply you with that information, regardless of the type of cargo being hauled or the type of trailer required to do so. If you need a general idea of what it costs to ship different distances, or an explanation of what's included in the cost by auto movers, you can find that information on our Car Shipping Rates page.

It's important to keep in mind that extra services (such as door-to-door or enclosed transport) typically increase the per-mile rate of the shipping cost. Disclaimer: it should be noted that additional insurance beyond what's included in car moving prices also costs extra, though it's not needed in most cases.

One of the main choices you'll have to make when shipping a vehicle is what type of transport you need, which boils down to what type of trailer is required. Most vehicles shipped within the same country are hauled on an open air carrier that moves several at once, usually between eight and 12. Vehicles that are shipped in an enclosed trailer are most often vintage, luxury, or high-performance cars.

Do Auto Transport Companies offer storage facilities & services?

Finally, you'll want to consider if you'll need any storage once your vehicle arrives at its destination. Most Auto Transport Companies either offer warehousing services, or at least can arrange them on your behalf. It's usually best to mention this early in the process when you're getting a price quote.

Similarly, if your vehicle is not in running condition, that should be mentioned as well. There is a small additional cost that usually comes along with transporting an inoperable vehicle, whether it's because of a flat tire or a blown transmission. The additional cost is usually $100 or less, but you do need to mention it as special equipment may be needed.