{"id":1471,"date":"2020-08-05T13:05:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T13:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1471"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:49:09","slug":"how-to-avoid-common-auto-shipping-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/05\/how-to-avoid-common-auto-shipping-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Avoid Common Auto Shipping Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

With so many auto transport companies offering services through the internet, it\u2019s easy to book shipping online. Not only is it fast and easy, but it\u2019ll save your car from unnecessary wear and tear and mileage when you have it transported properly. With a huge variety of options for shipping, there are a few things that can go wrong. Not everything is in your control, but here are five common mistakes people make when ordering shipping, and some tips on how to avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get multiple quotes<\/b><\/h2>\n

A lot of transportation companies offer free quotes online, but be careful with sites that offer quote comparisons that aren\u2019t directly for the company itself. Quote comparison sites often provide your information to third parties. At <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a>, we don\u2019t ask for any contact information for your guaranteed shipping quote.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll get an accurate price with our free <\/span>instant shipping calculator<\/span><\/a>. To get your guaranteed shipping quote, you\u2019ll have to enter the vehicle\u2019s VIN, its location, and the destination. You can also contact us at +<\/span>1 (360) 776-3596 (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday)<\/b> with any questions regarding delivery, prices, and <\/span>tracking<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Double-check pickup and delivery dates<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Normally, car transport companies provide you with timeframes both for pickup and delivery dates. These dates can be impacted due to numerous factors such as <\/span>inclement weather<\/span><\/a>, overall container load, and season, so some flexibility is necessary. There are often factors that are out of the shipping company\u2019s control. You can get estimated delivery dates along with an accurate shipping price with our instant quote calculator. If you\u2019re shipping internationally, we provide you with prices for delivery to the nearest <\/span>port in the USA<\/span><\/a> and the cost of ocean freight to your destination country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check\u00a0 the reviews<\/b><\/p>\n

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Looking up the reviews for a shipping company is essential. Most customers decide whether to trust their car to the transport company after reading customer reviews. New companies often don’t have the track record for a top-notch shipping experience, so you\u2019ll have to look for a reliable auto transport company like <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a>. We have helped thousands of customers get their cars and we\u2019ve got you covered with both international and <\/span>domestic shipping<\/span><\/a>. See what customers are <\/span>saying about us<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping personal belongings inside the car<\/b><\/h2>\n

To transport your vehicle safely and securely, take any personal belongings out before shipping. Things you\u2019ve placed inside the car can damage the interior if they\u2019re not secured. Insurance companies don\u2019t offer coverage either for the damaged goods or the interior of the car, so keep only the necessities inside (a jack, keys, a lug wrench).<\/span><\/p>\n

With <\/span>EasyHaul,<\/b> international customers can transport goods within their cars. Customers are allowed to put a <\/span>pallet with goods<\/span><\/a> inside the container for an additional fee. But please take into account that <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> is not responsible for the condition of things put into the car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid payment delays<\/b><\/h2>\n

EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> doesn\u2019t charge for <\/span>shipping quotes<\/span><\/a>, with no limit on how many you can get. That being said, this point is important if you\u2019re shipping a car from an auto auction. You\u2019ll have to pay for both the vehicle and shipping in full before the car can be removed from the yard, and you should do it quickly: auction yards typically charge storage fees after two or three days.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wrap Up<\/b><\/h2>\n

Avoiding these five shipping mistakes will help you <\/span>save money<\/span><\/a> and time, no matter what you\u2019re shipping and where you\u2019re planning to ship it. If you\u2019ve already decided to order shipping, just <\/span>register<\/span><\/a> with us, upload a copy of your government-issued ID or passport, and provide us with your phone number to place your order. You can fill in our <\/span>online form<\/span><\/a> or call us at <\/span>+ 1 (360) 776-3596 (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST, Monday to Friday)<\/b> with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With so many auto transport companies offering services through the internet, it\u2019s easy to book shipping online. Not only is it fast and easy, but it\u2019ll save your car from unnecessary wear and tear and mileage when you have it transported properly. 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