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Buy It, Ship It: How Do You Ship A Car You’ve Just Bought?

Published by Joe Webster.

What's in this article?
  1. Shipping versus Driving Which One’s Better?
  2. How to Ship Your Vehicle
  3. Why Work with A-1 Auto Transport
Buy It, Ship It: How Do You Ship A Car You’ve Just Bought?

If you’ve just bought a car from another state, you may be wondering how you’re going to get it home.

Whether you found a great deal for a new vehicle in a different state or wanted to work with a dealership that has no office in your area, buying cars from different states is more common than you think.

But, getting the vehicle from your dealership and to your home can be a difficult process when you’re on your own. It’s why you should consider working with a reputable shipping company like A-1 Auto Transport to make the process smoother.

Keep reading to find out how to ship your car after you’ve bought it!

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Shipping versus Driving: Which One’s Better?

You may be thinking that flying out to pick up your car and driving it is the simpler method to get your vehicle wherever you need to.

While it’s certainly an option, working with a shipping company:

  • Is safer for you and the new vehicle
  • Won’t add mileage to your new car
  • Is a lot less time-consuming

And if you’re thinking that driving the car yourself will be cheaper, that may not be the case. If you have a long road ahead, not only will you have to pay for more gas, but there’s a high chance you’ll need to take a break, have a meal somewhere on the road, and sometimes even stay the night somewhere to rest.

And if you add up all these costs, a lot of the time there aren’t a lot of differences between the cost of auto transport versus driving the car yourself.

How to Ship Your Vehicle

Shipping your new car across state lines is not exactly easy. There are a lot of moving parts to it, and since a car is a big financial investment, it’s important to make sure everything goes smoothly during transport.

Some dealerships will offer transport services to clients, but in most cases, car shipping is the responsibility of the new owner. Thankfully, because of the growing trend of online car buying, many auto transport companies have now modified their services to help clients ship their vehicles right after they’ve purchased them.

And here are some things vehicle shipping companies like A-1 Auto Transport can help you with:

  • Planning: Delivering a vehicle takes a lot of planning throughout the entire journey. A-1 Auto Transport will handle all the moving parts of this task so you don’t have to;
  • Coordinating with the dealer: We need to make sure the dealer has the car keys, registration and title, and proof of insurance ready when we arrive to pick up the car;
  • Checking the bill of lading: Our drivers will ask the dealer to sign the bill of lading to make sure you are legally protected during transport;
  • Keeping you in the loop: We understand it can feel strange to get a new car and not be the first person to drive it. But we assure you our team will handle the entire process with great care, and keep you constantly in the loop with our progress, for your peace of mind.
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Why Work with A-1 Auto Transport

A-1 Auto Transport is a reputable and trustworthy shipping company known for its high-quality services.

We’ve built a very strong reputation in the industry over the years thanks to our:

  • Hands-on experience - Simply put, we know what we’re doing, and can plan a successful transport for most conditions. Nothing beats hands-on experience when it comes to auto transport;
  • Dedication - We want to do a job simply because we love what we’re doing. Our team is passionate and motivated to do a great job every time;
  • Friendly customer support - We know our industry is confusing, so we always take the time to talk with our clients and help them navigate this world with ease.

To get started, get your free auto transport quote online and call us at 1-888-230-9116.

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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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A-1 Auto Transport is a disclosed agent for the following shipping companies:

CSI Logistics
435 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
FMC 22206
Intl Cargo
45 Campus Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
NO. 17858N
Trans Global Auto Logistics, Inc.
3401 E Randol Mill Rd,
Arlington, TX 76011
NO. 018191NF
CFR Rinkens
15501 Texaco Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
NO. 013055NF
ABC Worldwide LLC
2840 NW 2nd Ave #105
Boca Raton, FL 33431
NO. 025472F
ShipYourCarNow LLC
1160 South Rogers Circle Suite 1
Boca Raton, FL 33487
NO. 025646
Merco Air & Ocean Cargo, Inc.
6 Fir Way
Cooper City, FL 33026
NO. 021869F
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