How can I compare car shipping rates?

Many companies out there today allow you to fill out one simple form and you’ll receive 5-10 different quotes in your e-mail from different auto brokerages, as well as phone numbers and e-mails for all these companies. This is a great way to compare prices, because the price is already included in the e-mail, so you don’t have to shop around for different quotes and call a million companies, which may or may not give you the runaround in trying to secure their services.

Or, if you like calling a million companies, you can simply type in “car shipping” in Google, Yahoo, or some other search engine, and call around. Many companies will put their phone number on their website, as well as a list of their services and maybe even some feedback from some of their clientele so you can see other people’s experiences with that company.

When looking, however, make sure that you understand what type of company you are going to be dealing with. Always deal with a broker, as opposed to a carrier, because they will secure you the best rates and make the shipping easier for you, and never take the highest price (because they’re gouging you) and never take the lowest (because the vehicle will never move). The lower the price, the harder it will be for a company to find a truck to haul it, so don’t automatically go for the cheapest. Remember, you get what you pay for.