Collector Car Transport
Moving a collector car is mostly a question of who is actually driving the truck. A broker sells the job on to whichever carrier takes it; a carrier owns the truck and loads the car personally. Both can work, but the owner should know which one is being hired.
Enclosed transport keeps weather, road debris and curious eyes off the car, and is the usual choice for anything with fresh paint, low ground clearance or real value. Open transport is cheaper and fine for a driver-quality car on a short run.
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What to ask before you book
- Are you the carrier or a broker, and whose name is on the cargo insurance certificate?
- What is the cargo coverage per vehicle, and does it cover agreed value or actual cash value?
- Is loading by liftgate or ramps, and how do you handle a low car or one that does not run?
- Is the quote door to door, and what is the realistic pickup window rather than the optimistic one?
Common questions
Should a collector car ship enclosed or open?
Enclosed for anything with valuable paint, a soft top, low clearance or a long winter route. Open is reasonable for a sound driver on a shorter trip in fair weather. The price gap is real, so it is a judgment about the car, not a rule.
What is the difference between a transport broker and a carrier?
A carrier owns the truck and moves the car. A broker takes the booking and assigns it to a carrier. Brokers offer reach and scheduling; carriers offer one accountable person. Ask which one is quoting, and ask for the carrier's insurance certificate either way.
Does my own insurance cover the car in transit?
Often, but not always, and the terms vary. Check with the collector car insurer before the truck arrives, and photograph the car thoroughly at pickup so condition is documented on the bill of lading.
Other trades
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