Auto Transport Services in Signal Hill

Signal Hill sits on top of a ridge where the early inhabitants used to send communications to other distant tribes. Its name comes from a loose Spanish translation of this activity. It is completely hemmed in by Long Beach, one of the largest cities in California. That fact alone means that you have immense economic opportunities in a perfectly small city. A-1 Auto Transport offers the best solutions for shipping cars to or from Signal Hill.

Cost & 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.

Areas covered in Signal Hill

We have the best coverage of the town, extending our services to all the regions in the U.S. and global destinations.

Our transport services in Signal Hill

A-1 Auto Transport offers comprehensive solutions under one roof:

• We also have custom transport solutions for classic, high-end, and exotic cars. The enclosed shipping option keeps the vehicles protected from unpredictable weather, dust, and road debris while in transit. We use hydraulic lift gates on the trucks, which create enough ground room for the automobiles with a low undercarriage. You may choose the door-to-door option to make sure that you get a safe delivery at your residence.
• You can save a great deal of money when you choose the terminal-to-terminal and open-air options. We will find the next available truck headed for California to help with the shipping. Some of the open trailers in our fleet can handle 8-12 cars on the same trip. Terminal shipping involves finding a nearby transportation depot where you will drop off or collect the vehicle.
• When it comes to shipping cars to or from Signal Hill, A-1 Auto Transport offers comprehensive international You may choose the affordable roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) option or containerized shipping for extra safety.

Types of cars that we ship

We have transport solutions for all types of automobiles and oversized equipment. A part of our regular work involves moving the following:

• ATVs and motorcycles
• Boats and yachts
• Classic and luxury cars
• Trucks and vans
• Farm machinery and project equipment
• Non-op and salvage vehicles
• Golf carts and jet skis

How to prepare a car for shipping

Try to make your plans a few weeks in advance and contact the transport company early enough so that you get a convenient schedule. The following tips will help you to make the best preparations for your vehicle before the pick-up date.

• Wash the vehicle so that it becomes easy to prepare an inspection report. Record details of every chip, dent, or scratch presently on the car. Doing so will help you to spot any damage caused during the transportation process. You can take photos of all sides of the vehicle and add them to your records.
• Remove personal belongings and aftermarket accessories from inside the vehicle. It is against federal regulations. The insurance policy will not cover for the damage caused by the items. Remove everything that did not come with the car from the factory, which includes DVD players and GPS.
• Run down the gas to about 1/4 of the tank. Any more than that will add unnecessary weight to your vehicle and increase the safety risks. Keep enough fluid levels in the engine and transmission system. Top off the coolant and make sure that you have a fully charged battery.
• You should have well-inflated tires and make sure that there no aggressive leaks coming from the vehicle. Send it for repair to fix the existing mechanical problems. If you feel that you have little time to fix the vehicle, list all the outstanding issues and share them with the transporter.
• Remove the spoilers, roof racks, fog lights and other accessories added to the exterior to protect them from possible damage. Remove or retract the antenna and fold in the side-view mirrors. Note down the odometer reading, disable the alarm system, and deactivatethe toll tags. Get an extra key for the truck driver.

About A-1 Auto Transport

As one of the largest vehicle transportation companies in the U.S., we will guarantee you complete peace of mind when shipping cars to or from Signal Hill. Our record includes working with college students, dealerships, families, manufacturers, moving companies, private corporations, and other professionals. We have competitive rates on most of the services offered, which include added benefits like full insurance coverage and GPS tracking. We are one of the most experienced companies in the industry, having served domestic and international customers for more than 20 years.

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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.