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Are RV Drive Away Services Worth Using?

Published by Joe Webster.

What's in this article?
  1. What Is Drive Away RV Transport?
  2. The Trust Factor
  3. Insurance Considerations
Are RV Drive Away Services Worth Using?

Drive away services have become an increasingly popular method of auto transport in recent years, thanks in large part to the perceived cost savings that are possible. While there are savings to be found in many cases with drive away vehicle transport, there are also several reasons why you should be very cautious about using them, which we’ll briefly go over in the paragraphs below. At the end of the day, you ultimately have to weigh how much you’re going to potentially save against the prospect of having someone you don’t know driving your RV.

What Is Drive Away RV Transport?

Drive away car shipping is a method of auto transport in which someone picks up your vehicle and drives it to your specified location on your behalf. When you hire a third party for auto drive away services, you’re essentially just paying for the time of the person who will be doing the driving, which is where the notion of cost savings comes into the equation. However, you shouldn’t overlook the fact that you’ll still have to pay for the gas used in the RV, as well as shoulder the cost of any mechanical issues that may come up due to the wear and tear of a long drive. This is just a brief overview of the drive away transport method, which you can learn more about on our dedicated page by clicking here.

A-1 Auto Transport has been shipping RVs to all corners of the United States for more than 20 years! With an established brand and a track record of success to match, you won’t find a better or more affordable RV shipping company, whether you need driveaway services or standard shipping! We are happy to offer FREE price quotes to all interested parties, for any method or distance of RV transport! Call us today at 1-888-230-9116 to learn more about what we offer, or if you’d like to get started with a FREE estimate right away!

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The Trust Factor

The tricky part of RV driveaway services, which also apply to other types of vehicles, is that you’re putting a lot of trust in the person who will be driving. Not only will they be behind the wheel of your RV while it’s being driven, but they’ll also be in charge of the safety of the vehicle while it’s in their possession. This obviously requires a lot of trust between the parties and is one of the main reasons that some people shy away from these types of services. For this reason, it’s encouraged to only use drive away RV transport through a licensed auto shipper that provides the services as part of their standard business practices. While there is some money to be saved in a lot of cases, going outside the regular channels of auto transport means you’re taking the inherent risk of having someone you don’t know drive your RV, as well as the matter of driving safely and having the proper insurance in place.

Insurance Considerations

Insurance coverage is an essential part of any RV transport company and that also applies to drive away shipping. As mentioned above, going through a private party doesn’t provide the same type of coverage that a licensed auto shipper can. Your existing auto insurance will still apply, but you’ll still be on the hook for any damages or accidents that could occur along the way. With an RV transport company, they have to legally have additional insurance beyond your own auto insurance plan, which offers an extra layer or protection should there be any mishaps.

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Joe Webster always knew the auto transport industry would be a great career option. And with decades of experience, Joe is now an established consultant for A1 Auto Transport.

Joe was born in Santa Cruz, California. During high school, Joe worked as a mechanic; a job continued to work part-time during his bachelor's degree.

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