Bee Ridge Car Shipping Company, FL

Safe And Reliable Auto Transport Services With A-1 Auto Transport

Bee Ridge is a nice friendly neighborhood in Sarasota County, Florida. The area's CDP covers 3.7 square miles and has a population of 10,283, up from 9,598 in 2010. Whether moving to Bee Ridge for work, a new home, or a vacation, it has numerous outdoor facilities that will make your stay enjoyable.

Moving a car is one of the most challenging tasks for anyone relocating to a new place, especially when your destination is thousands of miles away. You can choose to drive the car or hire a company. The latter option is the safest and most efficient way to ensure your auto arrives at any destination in good shape.

Pricing & Time For Shipments

*Prices and times for Florida auto shipping are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle you are moving.

Vehicle Delivery - How It Works

Auto transport or shipping has been with us since the innovation of the automobile. However, it was too expensive, and only the elite and car dealers could afford to ship. Over the past few years, the number of companies offering services has increased, and the rates have reduced significantly.

The companies are now more accessible to customers than ever. In addition, customers can access their services online without appearing in person at any office. You go to the website of your company of choice and fill out the quote form. You can sign a contract with them if the quote is within your reach. The haulers will set up a pickup date that suits your needs.

You can choose between the door-to-door and the terminal-to-terminal service for pickup and delivery.

Door-to-door service - For this service, a company representative will pick up your car from your location of choice and deliver it to your destination. Ensure the pickup and drop-off locations are accessible to the carrier truck.

Terminal-to-terminal service - You will drive and pick up your vehicle at a predetermined location for this service. It is cheaper but not as convenient as the door-to-door service.

Open-Air Vs. Enclosed Hauling

Established companies own specially designed carrier trucks for auto moving. You can choose to ship your car on an open-air carrier or an enclosed carrier. While both ensure your auto arrives at the destination, they vary in many ways.

Open-Air Delivery

If you choose open-air transport, the carrier company uses a two-level truck with no roof and side cover. This type of truck is typically 75 to 80 feet tall and can ship eight to ten cars, depending on their size.

Pros

• Cheap
• Easily available
• Can ship more cars
• Fast

Cons

• Exposes your auto to external elements

Enclosed Hauling

As the name suggests, in this option, trucks are fully covered on the sides and have a roof on top that provides a safe environment for the car throughout the process. Enclosed trucks are commonly used to transport highly priced and delicate automobiles. You could pay up to 60% more to ship with an enclosed carrier than with an open-air carrier.

Pros

• Offer high safety levels

Cons

• Slower - It takes longer to fill an enclosed carrier truck with cars
• Expensive
• Can ship fewer cars

When choosing the right option to move your vehicle, you have to consider the type of vehicle you want to move, how much security you require for the car and your budget. The enclosed hauling option is more secure if you are moving an antique, luxury, or sports car. But if you are shipping an ordinary automobile, open-air delivery is the better option.

Requirements for Delivery

The process of delivery is not complicated, especially when you have the right transporter by your side. Always go for a reputable company with at least ten years of experience. Other factors to consider are customer reviews, insurance coverage, services offered, and rates.

Because of the resemblance in the process, requirements from different companies are almost similar. They include;

Car ownership - You must provide the registration to prove that you are the car's rightful owner. If you bought it online, you need to provide your agreement with the seller.

Unload the car - Some haulers require customers to empty their cars during shipping, while others allow items not exceeding 100 lbs. You need to be aware that the insurance coverage provided by the transporter does not cover personal items. In addition, keeping items in the vehicle will add to the weight of your car, which could push up the final cost.

Ensure the car is in good working condition - Remember your car will be driven into and out of the carrier truck during loading and unloading. Mechanical problems could delay the process or increase your cost.

Leave the gas tank a quarter full – Ensure your vehicle only has enough fuel to facilitate loading, unloading, and driving the car to the nearest gas station at the destination.

Professional Hauling With Us?

At A-1 Auto Transport, the safety of your automobile is our number one priority. In addition to multiple safety measures, we provide full insurance for each car we ship. We also provide regular updates to keep all our customers informed and not worried.

A-1 T has the equipment and expertise to provide safe hauling regardless of your car type, condition, or size. Fill in our quote form now to help us understand your needs and get the estimated cost to Bee Ridge, Florida.

Neighborhood Areas We Serve

Our services are proud to help with your move in any of the neighborhoods you see below. And if you don't see your neighborhood listed here, don't worry because we can most likely service it.

Includes ZIP codes

34233