Car shows are great. You get to see cool, vintage cars, prototypes, old cars from famous movies and TV shows, and just awesome cars all around. But have you ever wondered how they get all those show cars to the car show? Believe it or not, most of the vehicles you see at a car show were shipped there. Oftentimes, they are transported by standard commercial carriers to boot.
Show car auto transport services are absolutely a thing. Whether you’re shipping a restored vintage or classic car, an old Hollywood car, or a prototype from a manufacturer, it’s important to know how show car auto transport services work and what you can expect when you ship your show car. Also, it’s important to know who’s good at it and who isn’t. Some companies just don’t like handling show cars and high-end vehicles. Here at American Auto Shipping, though, we offer comprehensive show car auto transport services for anyone who needs them.
Read on to learn more about our services and what we can do for you when book with us for your show car auto transport services.
What are show car auto transport services?
Simply put, show car auto transport services are when you ship a show car. That’s pretty much the end-all be-all of it. But there’s a lot more to understand about shipping a show car than the definition. For one, not all companies provide show car shipping services. Most do, but not all. So you want to find a company that is actually willing to ship a high-end show car.
Show car shipping services have to be reliable. These are cars that are seen by thousands – perhaps millions – of people, after all. So you need to choose a company that not only handles show cars, but has a good track record of it.
That’s what show car auto transport services are – reliable car transport services from reliable companies. And it’s not just from a lack of damage perspective. You want a company that has handled these kinds of vehicles before. You need a company that understands the value of what you’re placing in their hands.
That’s not the easiest thing to do when you’re searching the internet. Whether it’s car transport or doggie beds, reliability has become an issue in today’s world. Finding a company that prides itself on that sort of reliability goes a long way in finding quality show car transportation.
Finding a reliable show car shipping service
If reliability in a shipping company is important, how do you find a reliable company? The following tips, really, go for any business of any type out there today. But the main way to find reliable show car car transport services is to get quotes from different shippers, look at their reviews, and compare them to one another.
This, of course, is a bit easier said than done. There are thousands of transportation companies out there – how is it possible to settle on just one?
Well, the biggest and the best will be found with a simple online search. Right there at the top of the search results will likely be among the biggest and the best auto haulers out there. Not only that, but they’ll likely be able to provide show car auto transport services.
We recommend finding a few and getting different quotes from them. Call them to get a quote over the phone and ask questions. This is especially recommended if you’re shipping a show car. You should ask them what services they offer for your show car, if they verify insurance, what requirements they have from over-the-road carriers hauling their customers’ vehicles, and anything else you may want to know.
Along with prices, of course, are reviews. The biggest companies will have thousands of reviews across Google, Transport Reviews, BBB, Consumer Affairs, Yelp, and more. These are the top sites for auto transport company reviews. We highly recommend checking those out before you book your show car auto transport services with someone.
The best way to ship a show car
The best way to ship a show car is, undoubtedly, on an enclosed auto transport carrier. While open auto transport services are safe and secure, they do not protect vehicles the way an enclosed carrier will. So while open transport is great if you’re shipping a vehicle that you drive daily, subjecting to the rigors of the road, a show car likely isn’t best for it.
Enclosed is offered specifically for vehicles like show cars anyway. They are designed to protect the vehicles they transport from the elements, road debris, and other vehicles on the road. When you’re shopping around for quotes and finding the right company, ask about their enclosed services.
Enclosed transportation, you’ll find, will be more expensive than open shipping for the same vehicle along the same route. This is because enclosed carriers are not as common on the road. Also, they haul fewer vehicles than most ten-car haulers. So carriers have to charge more per-vehicle to keep afloat. As such, prices for enclosed shipping are 50-100% more than open.
But if you’re shipping a show car, it’s worth it. If you’re interested in enclosed transportation services, make sure to contact us as well to get a quote.
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Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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