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Shipping a Car from New York to California

Published by Joe Webster.

New York (NY), USA

Shipping a Car from New York to California

Importing your vehicle from New York to California is something you will need a transport expert for. Things can go wrong even in the simplest of circumstances so if want reliable service, you will need to have a reliable company that knows the ins and outs of transporting to anywhere around the world.

Shipping a car from New York to California costs money and how much will be determined by a few factors. If you want to protect your vehicle, you will want to choose enclosed auto transport trailers. These are perfect for the luxury vehicles, classic vehicles, or sports vehicle of high value. While this method is certainly more expensive, it is worth it in order to protect your investment. Enclosed transport will also protect your vehicle from all weather elements as well as any conditions on the road.

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Choosing open carrier for auto transportation.

Open trailers are another option if you don't have to protect your investment as much. While it's great to have a vehicle in an enclosed trailer, even brand new vehicles are transported by open carrier every time. While it may not protect your vehicle from weather elements and road conditions, your vehicle will be fine, when it reaches its destination.

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The transport process takes on average between seven and ten days if you choose an open carrier. If you choose to transport in an enclosed trailer, it will take longer depending on if your vehicle is shipped by train or by a private broker.

Another factor that will determine the cost of shipping a car from New York to California is the total distance it takes. If the vehicle is running or not running will also be a determining factor. The fuel cost is a contributing factor that drivers must consider when quoting a price. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1000.00 to $1500.00. Open carrier quotes are more like $1200 - $1400 if going to San Diego, Sacramento, or San Francisco.

How is the Cost of Shipping Determined?

To determine the cost and give you a quote, the shipping agent will need to know the following:

  • Your vehicle's make.
  • Your vehicle's model.
  • Any modifications that have been done or need to be done.
  • Type of transport you are choosing to get your vehicle to California.
  • Pick up location.
  • Delivery location.
  • The current rate of shipping.
  • The season or time of the year (The cost is higher in the winter than it is in the summer due to the fact that many people are moving south during this season).

Find out from your shipping agent if the quotation they are providing you with is the result of using a car shipping quote calculator or if the quote is manual. You should make sure that the shipping quote you receive is reasonable and acceptable to the carrier. Fair pricing is of paramount importance.

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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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