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Auto shippers are used to customers cancelling orders. In an industry that is imprecise and cannot offer much in the way of guarantees, auto shippers are constantly trying to explain to customers why certain things have to be done or can’t be done. As customers, most people don’t realize that the mistakes or misinformation they give their auto shippers have serious consequences for their shipment down the line. Auto shippers don’t like cancellations - they would prefer to ship your vehicle. Here are a few things you can do to avoid cancellations and to make your auto shippers happy - and your auto shipment smooth.
The first thing you should always do is be completely up front about the pickup and delivery information, as well as the type of car you’re driving. It’s impossible to know where the vehicle is until you tell your auto shippers - and if you say your vehicle is in one city, but it’s actually in another, a lot of things can go wrong. Auto shippers have to price based off your information, and if you give your auto shippers the wrong city, they could end up cancelling your order because they’d have to charge you more for your shipment. It goes the same with the type of vehicle you’re shipping - if you’re shipping a limousine, but fail to mention that, there could be major problems for your auto shippers, because most limousines need special auto shippers to haul them. Being up front with your auto shippers is always the best course of action.
Make sure you read your auto shippers’ terms and conditions fully. Oftentimes auto shippers give pickup windows, as opposed to pickup dates - this is because it can take time for your auto shippers to find a carrier willing to pick the vehicle up. Sometimes a carrier is found within a day, and sometimes it can take ten days or more. It’s imperative that you do not set your schedule by your auto shippers - make sure you have plenty of time to dedicate to your auto shipping.
Most auto shippers give you pickup windows of one to fourteen days. Some are one to ten, some to 15, but most of the time it’s going to take at least a week for your vehicle to be picked up. Any decent auto shippers will tell you that this industry is anything but precise, so never go with auto shippers that guarantee anything - they’ll most likely just let you down, then sit on your money for a while before issuing you your refund.
Ultimately, what auto shippers you choose is up to you. But remember that customers can be just as likely to cause problems as the auto shippers, so it’s always best to do your homework ahead of time and just be honest. Don’t try to save $50 by switching up the pickup or delivery locations - you’re going to be spending hundreds anyway, so don’t try to give more work to your auto shippers - it could turn out ugly for you.
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