As much as people joke about what a pain it can be to transporting your car cross country, driving yourself can be a very long, frustrating, and costly process. It means time off work to drive the car, gas, oil, food, hotel rooms, extra mileage and maintenance on the car, and wear and tear on your nerves from being stuck in a confined space for hours on end either alone, or with another person, not to mention the risk of a very personal encounter with a large deer in Texas that suddenly decides to cross the road in front of your car.

The alternative to all of the hassle mentioned above is to have your vehicle professionally shipped by a fully licensed, bonded and insured auto transporter.

The way that is works is that you fill out a request for a quote and up to 7 carriers contact you with competitive quotes customized to meet your individual needs. Choose the car shipping company that best meets your needs including price, pick up and delivery dates, and whether you need an open or enclosed carrier.

After choosing an auto shipper, your vehicle can be picked up directly from your home, or from a terminal location where you will drop off your car. Depending on where you live, dropping your car off at a terminal may be required, as it can be difficult for large trucks to get down residential roads. When dropping off and picking up your car, you will be asked to inspect your car with the driver that is transporting it. 99% of the time vehicles arrive in perfect condition, but the inspection is required for your protection. This is a far better alternative than, say a close encounter with a large mammal!