Moving has a lot of stressors. Whether you’re self-packing in a U-Haul or hiring a team to move, you’ve got to consider how to get your vehicles from one place to another.
That’s where vehicle transport companies come in. Not sure what a vehicle transport company is? We’ve got you covered.
This article will cover what you need to look for in a vehicle transport company including how to sift through reviews, compare pricing, and more.
Let’s begin.
Sifting Through Reviews
When looking for a vehicle transport company, it’s important to look at a variety of sources. First and most obviously, check the company’s website for reviews.
Here, you’ll find the most dedicated posters willing to share their thoughts and opinions. After all, they came to the sight and left a review.
If the company doesn’t show reviews on their site, you have a few other options. There are Google, Bing, and Yelp reviews, where a user only needs a respective account with the platform to write a review.
This makes it more accessible to post a review, however, it may not mean the review is telling the full picture. Sift through posts both positive and negative.
If you’re seeing similar trends across negative posts, confirm the posts are from different users and different time periods. If they are, it’s likely that issues continue to persist with that vehicle transport company.
Issues could be:
- Late arrival time
- Unexpected arrival times
- The vehicle arrived with dings, dents, or damage on arrival
- Excessive dirt and debris on vehicle
- Rude or unhelpful drivers
These issues are red flags. Look around for other options!
The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
The best vehicle transport companies are those that have earned the seal of approval by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). These companies may be accredited or non-accredited businesses.
But what is the BBB? The Better Business Bureau is a private nonprofit organization that reviews other businesses. In this review, they detail a company’s practices and how they treat their customers.
After review, the BBB offers them a certificate of excellence on a custom rating system. Businesses must reach out to the BBB to ensure they receive a BBB review.
So if an organization doesn’t have a BBB seal of approval, it’s possible they didn’t register with the BBB, not that they’re bad, per se. However, those that have the Better Business Bureau seal of approval are often a better, safer pick.
Pricing
Knowing the costs are important when choosing a vehicle transport company. There are generally separated into a few divisions:
- Size and weight of the vehicle
- Distance
- Timeline for arrival (overnight vs one week later)
It’s good to have a rough estimate for each of these. Know what size your car is and whether it falls into a standard shipping size, or something larger or smaller.
The further the car needs to travel, the more expensive it’s going to be. And of course, when do you need the car? If it’s your daily driver you’ll likely need it sooner rather than later, otherwise, you’ll need a rental.
That’s an added cost. Take all these into consideration when making your decision for a vehicle transport company.
The Best Vehicle Transport Companies
As stated before, the best vehicle transport companies are those that are willing to work with you. They have great ratings, competitive prices, and are properly accredited.
Now you know! Check out and compare your options for what works best for you. If you like this, check out our other service and business blogs.
