“I don’t want to drive, how am I going to get my car from one state to another?” is a question often asked by people in the very beginnings of their auto shipping process. This may be the basis of a simple internet search, but then you are faced with literally thousands of search results all differing in their method of shipping the vehicle, various pricing, and hundreds of companies that claim to be the best in the industry. But a simple answer to the “How do I ship my vehicle?” question is this: you find an auto transporter, place an order, they will pick up your car, and deliver it wherever you want it delivered. Now this can vary based on the type of auto transporter you select. For example, some auto shipping companies strictly transport from terminal to terminal, meaning you will have to drop your vehicle off and pick it up from their facilities. Others will offer door to door services, pretty self explanatory but the truck will pick the vehicle up from the origin location and deliver it to the desired destination location. You will need to decide if you want to work with a broker or try to locate a driver by yourself. If you choose to go with a broker they will coordinate the move for you, eliminating the stress of finding a dependable driver. Regardless of the company you choose it is very important to do a search of previous reviews of their service; read up on customer reviews, their affiliation with the BBB, also check that they have proper authorization from the government to be in business. By taking advantage of quote websites such as Express Auto Transport Quotes, you can save time by comparing multiple prices and companies in one convenient location. If you follow these simple tips your auto transport will surely be a breeze!

Kia Motors has announced that it will be recalling 145,755 Optima sedans and Rondo crossovers in the United States due to potentially faulty driver airbags. The model years that are affected are 2006-2008 Optimas and 2007-2008 Rondos. According to Kia, the recall is expected to begin in March and if your vehicle is affected by this problem your airbag light will be illuminated. The clock-spring assembly used in the airbag system can become damaged over time and prevent the airbag from deploying. If you have an Optima or Rondo with the model years listed above and your airbag light is on, keep your ears open in the months to come.

I have noticed in recent months that there is often an uncertainty with customers about how the auto shipping process works with a broker. I would like to take a moment today and explain the process. Typically your auto shipment starts with simply requesting a quote either on a website via a quote form or by calling an auto transport company to speak with them directly. You will receive an estimated price based on the size of your vehicle, the mileage between the origin and destination, and the going rate in the market at that given time. Once you decide on an auto transport company you will need to place an actual order. The associate you speak with will take more detailed information such as information about your individual vehicle, your pickup and destination street addresses, the areas surrounding these addresses, and any payment information required. On average, it takes about 1-7 days from your ready date, the first day the vehicle is available to be picked up, for your vehicle to be dispatched to a carrier. Once your vehicle has been dispatched, it will depend on how close the truck is to your vehicle in their route. They may want to pick it up the same day or it could be a few days until they are in your area. When the truck arrives to load your vehicle, the driver should request that you participate in a brief inspection of the vehicle. Once this is finished, the driver will load the vehicle and transport it to the destination location. Upon arriving the vehicle will be unloaded and another inspection should be preformed. If there are any payment arrangements that have been made for cash on delivery, this is time that transaction would take place. As you can see the process is relatively easy and is really aimed at providing convenience to customers.