Oakleaf Plantation Car Shipping Company, FL

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

Oakleaf Plantation is a residential neighborhood in the suburb of Jacksonville with an estimated population of 28,153. Oakleaf Plantation is located in Clay County and partially in Duval County, within Jacksonville. State Road 23 expressway runs through the center of Oakleaf Plantation.

You could be moving to Oakleaf Plantation on vacation, work, or college, and you are looking for the most convenient option to relocate your car to the area. Even though you have the option of driving the car, shipping it is appropriate, especially when you have got no time to drive it yourself.

Oakleaf Plantation Auto Transport Pricing & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

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

Auto Shipping Options

When relocating to a new country, state, or city, you could travel by air or train and make arrangements for your car, motorcycle, or boat to be transported by professional movers. However, if this is your first time shipping a car, choosing the right company and making the right decisions during the booking process can be challenging.

Most auto shipping companies have a fleet of trucks spread across the country. You can contact them directly or through brokers. Either way, it's important to speak with the car transport company before signing any contract.

Here are auto shipping options offered by most transporters in the market:

Open Air Carriers Vs. Enclosed Carriers

Most transporters offer customers the choice of shipping with an open-air and enclosed carrier. Both will ensure your car arrives at the destination in good shape but vary in cost.

With open-air carriers, vehicles are transported using open trailers. You have probably encountered two-layered trucks loaded with cars on the road. Open-air carriers are suitable for shipping standard models or used automobiles. They are cheaper, more available and can transport more vehicles.

Automobiles are transported on a fully enclosed truck or container with enclosed carrier trucks. That way, you do not have to worry about exposing your car to road debris or harsh weather condition during shipping. They are mostly used to ship new, antique, luxury, or delicate automobiles. The challenge with an open-air carrier is that you may have to wait longer for the shipping company to fill a carrier truck with the right number of cars.

Door-To-Door Service Vs. Terminal-to-Terminal Service

Another important decision you must make when shipping a car is how you want the car picked up and delivered. You can choose the door-to-door or terminal-to-terminal service.

With the door-to-door service, the shipping company will pick up your car from your desired location and transport it to your destination of choice. The beauty of this option is that you fully leave the task of relocating your car to professionals. However, it is more expensive compared to the terminal-to-terminal service.

With the terminal-to-terminal service, you will have to deliver your car and pick it up as directed by the shipping company. Most transporters have terminuses where cars awaiting transportation and pick-up are kept. Even though you will pay less to use this service, you can never be sure about the security of your car at the shipping company's terminus.

Things To Check Before Shipping Your Car

Before you hand over your car to a particular shipping company, here is a list of things you're required to do to ensure your car is safe throughout the journey:

Check Fuel Level

Most car shipping companies require customers to leave the fuel tanks of their cars ¼ full to avert any disasters and cut down the car's weight. Less weight on your car reduces the auto shipping cost.

Check Battery Condition

Ensure the battery of your car is in good working condition. Car batteries lose power with time, and you may not realize it until you leave the car for days before igniting it. Remember that shipping takes many days, and if your car fails to start during shipping, it will derail the loading or unloading. Apart from the battery, get the alternator and starter checked.

Remove All Personal Items

People often keep toys, stereo head units, money, GPS devices, and water bottles in the car. Remove all these items before handing over your car to the shipping company. Keeping them in the car will only increase the risk of loss since the transporter's insurance coverage does not cover these items. Keeping heavy items in your car increases the shipping cost because of the additional weight.

Take Your Car for Minor Service

It is wise to get your motor vehicle serviced before shipping. If you notice any leakages or loose parts, let your mechanic fix them before handing the car over. Also, performing a minor service on your car before handing it over to the shipping company gives you adequate time to identify a good mechanic in the new area.

Take All-Round Images of The Car

You can never rule out the possibility of your car getting scratched or dented during shipping. And if you do not prove that the damages happened during shipping, the shipping company may decline to take responsibility. You should take all-around images of your car in the presence of a shipping company representative to help prove your car's condition.

Professional Oakleaf Plantation Car Transport With A-1 Auto Transport

At A-1 Auto Transport, our priority is to merely ship your car but to ensure that it is delivered safely and in pristine condition as per your instructions. Our trucks (open-air and enclosed) are spread across all major cities in the country to make shipping easy and fast. We have friendly customer care agents ready to take you through the process, especially if it's your first time shipping a car.

In the unlikely event that your car is damaged during shipping, you will not pay to get it repaired. Our insurance policy pays for all damages.

Get a free quote from our car shipping calculator or call us on 1-888-230-9116 to get your car moved to Oakleaf Plantation!

Neighborhood Areas We Serve

Our auto transport 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:

32056