| Historically, people liked fairly | | | | After you have chosen a company, or at |
| stationary lives. It was not at all | | | | least narrowed it down to a few, you |
| uncommon for a person live out their | | | | should be asking a lot of questions and |
| entire lives in the same town they were | | | | getting the answers in writing. Do not |
| born in, just like their ancestors did, | | | | count on a verbal agreement. Most |
| because travel was costly, difficult and | | | | companies will have a clause in there |
| sometimes dangerous. Thanks to | | | | contract that says you will be fined if |
| technological advances in the | | | | your car isn't retrieved with in a |
| transportation industry, it is now | | | | certain time. Don't assume you have to |
| possible to make a cross country trip in | | | | sign whatever they put in front of you |
| just a few hours. The relative speed and | | | | "as is". You can negotiate the date and |
| ease of travel has inspired folks to | | | | sometimes even get the clause waived. |
| conquer destinations they might have | | | | That will save you money if your plans |
| missed out on before. It used to be that | | | | change. Make sure you are aware of all |
| international travel was only for | | | | the possible fines and fees so you don't |
| wealthy people of leisure who had time | | | | get any unpleasant surprises. |
| for the long, expensive trip, but now | | | | Costs will vary greatly depending on the |
| there are fast, affordable options for | | | | make of vehicle you need to move. |
| people of all walks of life. Along with | | | | Obviously, large ones, like RVs and SUVs |
| passenger transport, cargo transport has | | | | take up more room and aren't as easy to |
| grown to accommodate vehicles so that | | | | maneuver, so they can bring a bigger |
| your own car could be waiting for you | | | | price, as can classic cars and those who |
| when you reach your destination. Since | | | | have been modified. You will need to |
| shipping a vehicle isn't an everyday | | | | conduct a thorough inspection of your |
| activity for most people, here are some | | | | car with the shipping company and make |
| things you need to consider before you | | | | note of any preexisting damage. Being |
| get started. | | | | intimately familiar with the details of |
| The first thing to do is choose a | | | | your car will help you evaluate the |
| shipping company. You'd begin the | | | | condition in which it is returned to |
| process just like you would when looking | | | | you. Make sure you have plenty of |
| for any other kind of business. Look at | | | | insurance. The shippers will only be |
| newspaper ads. Check out the yellow | | | | responsible for damage they directly |
| pages or business pages in the | | | | inflict. If your car gets a flat or |
| phonebook. If you live in a land-locked | | | | something mechanical goes wrong, they |
| area, there may not be any such listings | | | | won't have to cover it. You can visit |
| in your local phonebook. You should be | | | | to find more information about |
| about to locate some companies on the | | | | transporting your vehicle abroad. |
| Internet, and can find the resources to | | | | Moving to a different country can be an |
| investigate them there also. If you are | | | | adventure or a nightmare. Working with a |
| part of a group that travels frequently, | | | | shipping company that knows the rules |
| such as the military or executive, your | | | | and regulations your destination |
| colleagues should be able to give some | | | | requires of your vehicle will make |
| good advice on the matter. Word of mouth | | | | everything go smoother. |
| is always your best bet. | | | | |