Save Big With Car Transporting

If you aren’t already aware, car transporting is the ultimate way to save money during a big move. Between not having to worry about gas money, unforeseen maintenance expenses, and getting lost on the way there, interstate car transport is the ultimate way to get your vehicle to your new destination. Here are some reasons you can save even more:

-Flexibility of pick-up date (Saves $15-$25): If pickup date isn’t a huge issue, you allow more time for dispatch department to negotiate cheaper prices with drivers, allowing the dispatchers to fill those last spots on full trucks at discounted prices.

-Group Rates/Multiple Car Discount (Saves $25): For families with multiple cars that need to be moved, this discount is available as a thank you for your business. Multiple cars on one order makes it convenient for drivers because it means fewer locations they have to drive to. 

-Student Discount (Saves $25): If you’re in school, chances are you’re spending an arm and a leg on tuition and books, so here’s a little discount to lend you a helping hand.

-Summer/Winter Discount (Saves $50-$100): Roads are the busiest during the summer months, and 71% of the country plans their moves during these months. If you book in the winter off-season, it can greatly reduce your total cost.

More Car Transporting Horror Stories

Just in case the other week's rain-, train-, and bear-infused stories weren't enough to convince you to ship your car instead of driving it, we've got another round of transport horror stories. Remember, car transport companies can eliminate all of these problems by delivering your car with reliable door-to-door service.

Can I get a ride? Even though a mechanic told them their vehicle's engine was on its last legs, a family of New Yorkers embarked on a cross-country drive which left them stranded in Middle of Nowhere, New Mexico — with fading cell phone service to boot. The group wound up being picked up by a sketchy trucker who drove with his knees.

We're very close. A husband and wife driving to their new house tried to squeeze their brood into their sporty Chevrolet Caprice. It was a brood of six, to be precise, all crammed into the back seat. Throughout the drive, the parents tried to keep their cool while the kids battled for valuable inches.

Too Oldsmobile. A family with a 100,000 mile deep Oldsmobile with a habit of making funny noises decided to drive to their new house in California. Lacking air conditioning, the car was defenseless against the summer heat, inspiring the traveling parties to desperately hose themselves off at many a gas station. And of course, the Oldsmobile broke down along the way.

Clearly, driving across the country is fraught with both trial and tribulation. Do yourself and your family a favor and give car transporting a chance — it's the safest and easiest way to get your vehicle from A to B.

Car Transport Florida: A Great Solution for High-Mileage Vehicles

A few months ago, I got a new job and had to move my entire life from Florida to California. I knew I wasn’t going to have that hard of a time adjusting to the climate as Florida and California are pretty much equal parts sunshine.

However, there was no way I could make the drive in my car and was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to bring it. It’s a ‘97 Civic with almost 90,000 miles on it! It’s in great shape otherwise, but her days of cross-country road trips were over years ago. I have to take it easy if I want her to last. I’ve been pretty happy with the car and I didn’t want to trade it in. So a friend suggested I look into car transporting companies.

I found United Routes and got a free online quote for car transporting. I was blown away at how affordable the whole process was. The friendly and knowledgeable customer service staff answered any questions I had and I was able to send my car off from my door in Florida and have it delivered to my new door in California. All in all, it was a great value compared to the cost of buying a new car. I highly recommend car transporting to anyone going on a long distance move.

A Case for Interstate Car Transport: Cross-Country Horror Stories

Surprisingly, some homeowners are reluctant to hire an interstate car transport service to ship their vehicles cross-country. They think, “I drive all the time. I can handle this on my own.” And while it is possible to drive your car on across the country, it's generally not pleasant. Check out our list of cross-country horror stories:

Rain, rain, go away. A family driving in Georgia decided to pull of the road at a weigh station due to some heavy rain. Unfortunately, the station had just had its scales removed, leaving nothing but open pits behind. The car wound up falling into a pit, and the passengers were knee-deep in water once they opened the doors to escape.

Trainspotting. A group of friends traveling through the Northeast was having trouble navigating the roads of a small town they'd never been to before. Somebody recommended they turn down a certain road, which the group found out a little too late was a combination roadway and train track—and the train was coming! The driver had to hop the car up on the sidewalk to avoid being hit.

Grin and bear it. A family stopping in Yellowstone woke up to the shocking site of a bear forcibly removing their station wagon's side-view mirror. And I thought they only liked picnic baskets!

With stories like these, it's no surprise that so many customers trust the professionals to handle their auto transport California needs, as well as services for other states.