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November 15, 2019
Five Tips for Auto Shipping During the Holidays
It's getting close to winter, which means it's time we talk about auto shipping during the holidays. While we may only be talking about two major ones the holiday season is rife with changes to the auto transportation industry. The season also extends to New Year's Day, with the winter season runnin...
November 8, 2019
Five Tips to Improve Your Car Shipping Experience
The car shipping experience is one that most people don't undergo. It's not surprising - most of us have never had to ship a car before. But for anyone new to it, the act of transporting a vehicle can come with some surprises. Whether those surprises come from the way pickup and delivery dates work,...
October 30, 2019
Shipping vs. Driving: Debating Methods of Transporting a Vehicle
As human beings, we like things to be easy. Maybe not so easy that there are no challenges in life, but easy enough to where the things we have to do don't always feel like chores. And the same is true when transporting a vehicle. The auto shipping industry can certainly be challenging for those who...
October 23, 2019
A Guide for Winter Car Shipping Services
Like football and flowers, the auto transport industry is seasonal. That doesn't mean that it stops in the fall and starts back up in the spring - no, it's a year-round industry. But when we say that the industry is seasonal, it means that it has peak times and non-peak times, and these on-and-off t...
September 10, 2019
Answering Questions About Shipping a Non-Running Vehicle
Everybody's had to deal with a lemon before. You know, a car that just doesn't want to stay running, no matter how hard you try. For most people, vehicles that don't run are problematic because they lose their fastest mode of transportation. But it's also problematic when you ship a non-running vehi...
September 5, 2019
Top Reasons to Use an Auto Transport Company
Deciding to ship a car isn't always the easiest decision to make. This is especially true if you're shipping long distances. But there are many reasons to use an auto transport company as opposed to driving your vehicle the same distance. In this article, we're going to talk about five of the best r...
August 29, 2019
Most Popular Auto Shipping Destinations in the U.S.
Knowing the most popular auto shipping destinations in the nation isn't something that everyone needs to actually know. However, if you're shipping a vehicle, it might come in handy. Popular locations to ship either from or to are important for a number of reasons. For example, being able to quickly...
August 23, 2019
Answering Questions About Auto Transport Prices
Auto transport prices - at least, from a customer's perspective - tend to be not only high, but all over the place. Getting quotes to ship a vehicle can yield quotes that can be hundreds of dollars apart. What gives? Well, pricing cars to ship is hardly a science - it's barely even an art, even. The...
August 20, 2019
Getting the Most When Shipping an Oversize Vehicle
Shipping a standard vehicle can be stressful enough, but what about shipping an oversize vehicle? Well, it can be a hassle, or it can be easy, depending on what it is and how much we know about it. The thing about shipping oversize vehicles is that they very so greatly. Whereas a Toyota Corolla is a...
August 8, 2019
Debunking Common Auto Transport Myths and Misconceptions
Ever since I started writing for American Auto Shipping, my goal has been to bring customers quality information. There's enough misinformation and half-truths about the industry out there, and that's not what we're about. Everybody benefits if everyone's on the same page. As such, debunking common ...
July 30, 2019
How to Get the Most Out Of Classic Car Shipping
Classic car shipping services may not be the biggest segment of the auto transport industry, but it is a part of it. And those people shipping classic cars know how important it is to keep them pristine. While most cars depreciate in value almost immediately, classic cars can actually appreciate val...
July 19, 2019
The Slow Demise of Terminal to Terminal Car Shipping
Terminal to terminal car shipping is a method of transporting vehicles that is slowly fading in the industry today. In fact, it's been slowly dying for quite some time, at least over the last decade, if not more. We've talked about why you shouldn't use terminal to terminal auto transportation servi...