Safe And Reliable Downers Grove Car Shipping Services By A-1 Auto Transport

Downers Grove is located around 20 miles from the Loop, which was named after Pierce Downer who founded it in 1832. However, it was 1873 when it was officially considered as a village. The population grew when railroad was built across it. Today, it had been a popular area for people who do not want the chaos of Downtown Chicago, yet situated in a near enough place for their place of work. In the 2014 census, the population of the village was 49,715.

Cost & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

Shipping To/From	Cost	Distance	Estimated Time In Transit
Downers Grove to Detroit	$297	297 miles	2 - 4 days
Downers Grove to Nashville	$482	482 miles	2 - 4 days
Downers Grove to New York	$609	812 miles	3 - 5 days
Dallas to Downers Grove	$684	912 miles	3 - 5 days
Miami to Downers Grove	$833	1389 miles	4 - 6 days
Downers Grove to Portland	$1048	2097 miles	6 - 8 days
Downers Grove to San Jose	$1069	2138 miles	6 - 8 days

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of vehicle you are shipping.

Shipping Your Auto to Downers Grove, IL

Before shipping a car, check with your insurance provider. Your policy might not cover any damage during transport. Then, ask the auto transport company what kind of insurance they can provide once they will deliver your car to Downers Grove. Unfortunately, some companies offer liability insurance only.

In choosing a tracking partner, it should be noted that the whole industry has a very good track record when it comes to shipping cars. Over the years, the number of cars damaged while in transit did not even hit double figures, which is impressive when you take into account the millions of car owners that have availed of their service. Nevertheless, it won't hurt to be over-prepared.

A-1 Auto Transport ships vehicles worldwide. Click Here or call 1-800-452-2880 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote to ship your car.

However, insurance should not only be your consideration. Once you got that out of the way, the rest of the process is really quite simple. You need to inform the contractor of the model of your car and its weight. You can read your manual or research online for this. The weight will be one of the major determining factors on the total shipment cost. This is also the reason why you should not send your vehicle on a full tank of gas.

Take out all the items inside the car that may be displaced. Remove your spoilers, fog lights and any other modifications which could be damaged in transit. Finally, take photos of your car before and after shipment. If there’s any new dent or scratch, file a claim accordingly.

Our Services

If you are looking to transport your car, look for the company with the following services:

Enclosed auto transport
Door to door shipping
Classic car transport
Military vehicle transport
Motorcycle transportation services
International car shipping
Boat shipping
Freight shipping
RV transport
ATV shipping
Cheap Downers Grove movers

A-1 Auto Transport is your all-in-one car shipping service at a very affordable rate. Apart from all those services, the company also has liability and cargo insurance, which ensures that your vehicle is amply covered. The network of fleet and terminals guarantees fast and efficient delivery.

Services And Information

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Written By:Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.

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Safe And Reliable Downers Grove Car Shipping Services By A-1 Auto Transport
Cost & Time To Ship Your Car Examples
Shipping Your Auto to Downers Grove, IL
Our Services
Services And Information

Satisfied Customers

“I am meticulous when it comes to everything. At first, I was thinking of just driving all the way to Illinois from New Jersey. A friend recommended me to go to A1 Auto Transport and told me a lot of good things about them. I refused initially because I had filed a 4 day leave just to drive and visit my mother. But things did not go well. My boss asked me to cancel my leave because a very important client asked for an urgent meeting, and the manager could not attend to it. I was hopeless and took the risk of asking help from A1. The notice was short and I forgot I needed to inform them in advance. After a couple of hours, I received a call and they told me they found a way to book me with no extra fees. I am so thankful I got to attend to my work matters. I did not get to see my mother, but the vehicle and items inside it were in perfect condition as if it was me who took care of it. I owe you guys big time! I got one huge deal from our client.”

★★★★★

“It’s been a few months now since I’ve moved to Florida from Illinois after my career took a nice turn. I had to relocate for a new job, and let me tell you, moving isn’t my favourite thing in the world. All the planning and packing and calling people up to help you move a mountain of personal stuff across states have me doubting my capacity as an adult to handle pressure and endure stress. I don’t think anyone like me with a busy enough life juggling university and a demanding career would ever say moving is an exciting activity. That’s why I’ll be forever thankful to A1 Auto Transport for making my life a hell of a lot easier during the move. I’d never had to worry about rearranging my schedule because of some hang-ups or delays, or getting screwed over for a costly service that damaged both my pocket and my car. It made me think of all those horror stories of people who ran into some bad luck with transporters damaging their most prized possessions after waiting for days on end with hundreds of dollars wasted. I felt really relieved that I didn’t become one of those people when I opted to go with A1 Auto Transport. Along with relocating to Florida for a cool job offer, working with A1 was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made.”

I had to relocate for a new job

★★★★★

“For one reason or another, shipping a car between states makes me a bit worried. Using another company prior to A1 Auto Transport which left a huge scratch on my car didn’t help ease my trust issues either. The quote Joe gave me wasn’t the lowest on my list (I did a ton of research this time), but I was less interested in getting a deal as I was in getting my car to Illinois safely. I paid a deposit after he picked up my car. By that point, it was in his hands. I was glad he called so much during transport. He must’ve felt I was stressed out by the whole experience. Fortunately, my worries were for nothing. This company pulled through and brought my car as I left it. Thank you Joe!”

Shipping a car between states makes me a bit worried

★★★★★

“I am super happy with my choice of A1 Auto Shipping. The other company I worked with was super difficult, though it did teach me a bit about the industry. Some brokers underbid by a lot, so they’ll get your contract, even if there are no carriers who will ever want to take on a job at such a price. Because of this, after signing the contract, they may leave you hanging endlessly. I had to get my car to Kentucky and had no time for pointless waiting. The other company asked me to pay $800 upfront. I didn’t know at the time this wasn’t standard practice. By paying upfront, I basically had no choice but to wait on them till a truck finally offered to take my car. A1 Auto Transport, for example, only asks for a deposit amounting to a fraction of the total cost when picking up your vehicle. You only pay the full sum after the job is done. The broker, whose name I won’t mention, was supposed to get a truck to my doorstep on the 5th of September. I put my order in 10 days prior, so there was plenty of time to find one. When I called them, they told me the 5th was actually the earliest estimate, and the actual pickup date could be quite long time away. After “accidentally” charging another $700 for my transportation, I was in tears. I had to move in less than a week, and I couldn’t afford to leave my car behind. So, I gave up on those guys and opted for A1 Auto Transport. I spoke with Joe and he got my car on a truck the following day. I am so grateful! The arrival time was estimated at 6-8 days, and it got to Kentucky on the 7th. This saved me a ton of money I would have had to spend on transport to search for an apartment. Joe called a day earlier to let me know of the time and place it would arrive. I asked if it could be delivered to another nearby location, and he was nice enough to do it. He was very helpful and straight forward. Thank you!”

I am super happy with my choice of A1 Auto Shipping

★★★★★

“I had my Mini Cooper transported with A1 Auto Transport, and I’m very glad I did. I used 2 transport services before trying A1 in the past. Both times, the communication was poor, I never knew when my car would arrive, and even when they did estimate an arrival date, the truck would always be late. The first time I had to pick up my car at 2 am from a parking lot 30 miles from my home. Third time around, I chose A1 Auto Transport to get my car to New York, and I am very pleased with my decision. Working with Joe felt like a breath of fresh air. He was always available, very communicative, and made sure things went according to plan. The price was reasonable, and the truck arrived at my house at the exact time it said it would. From that moment, I knew things would go well and they did. The initial quote stayed the same. I’m glad to report a successful experience.”

I had my Mini Cooper transported with A1 Auto Transport

★★★★★