The traditional model of test driving a car from a local lot and taking it home the same day is getting a little dated with the digital technologies available. There are many sites online that allow you to browse for exactly the vehicle you want, no matter if it’s a pink 2004 Honda Civic or a red 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi QV. If you can dream it, you can probably find one online.
The only stumbling block for most people is how to get the car they pick to their home. That’s where shipyourcar.com has you covered. The process is easy – you can meet the carrier at the location where the car will be picked up, or you can designate the seller or anyone else as your representative. The condition of the car is detailed with a shipping inspection before it’s loaded on a trailer. When the car arrives at your place, the same shipping inspection document is compared to the car when it arrives. Everything takes place from door-to-door, so there’s no need to leave your living room if you don’t want to. Online shopping, just like auto shipping, is all about convenience.
In some instances, if you have the time and are willing to make a road trip, it might be fun to journey across the US to pick up your car and drive it back home. But for most people, we just don’t have the time or patience for that.
A car trip that lasts 12 hours is on the edge of workable for most people, but it takes a special breed of person to enjoy 8-12 hours of driving each day for 4-5 days to cross the US from Los Angeles to New York City. Some “enthusiasts” have made that trip in less than 30 hours by driving in shifts, but we wouldn’t recommend it. It’s a lot easier to just have your car hauled by a professional.
There are also opportunity costs associated with taking yourself away from work or your vacation to make a long trip to get a car. If you own your own business, it’s worth the effort to do the math to see if you lose more money by not being available versus shipping your car. When considering vacation time, most people are limited to just a few weeks a year, if that, so spending all your time in a car before returning to work may not be appealing.
It’s also a good idea to consider the condition of the vehicle you’re buying before driving it a long distance. New cars shouldn’t have any problems, but it’s always possible something could be defective, requiring a long wait for repairs in the middle of nowhere.
Obviously, you need to be even more cautious when buying a used car. Depending on its condition, you may not be able to drive it long distances. There are a number of systems and components that need checked, such as the brakes, all the fluid levels, the battery’s reliability, the integrity of the vehicle’s frame and tire wear. If you’re not sure the car is ready for an extended trip, auto shipping makes the most sense.
It doesn’t matter if you live 50 miles from the interstate or in the center of downtown Seattle, we can help you ship a car to and from just about anywhere in the US. Here’s a list of some common routes and cities frequently used to relocate automobiles:
With all the auction sites available online, it’s not uncommon for people to shop around the country for the cars they want. The difference in a car’s price from one state to another can often make it worth it to have it shipped, saving you time and money in the process.
If you’re ready to buy a car online and want a quote to determine your total cost, click here to get an immediate list of quotes for the vehicle you want to ship. All we need to know is what kind of vehicle you want to ship, where it is now, where you want it to go, and the date you would like it picked up.
