Introduction
I’m a car enthusiast and collector of classic cars. I’ve spent years collecting, restoring and driving these antiques. I’ve also had my share of shipping classic cars across the country, as well as internationally. But even with all that experience, it can still be very frustrating to try and figure out how to get your classic vehicle shipped without damaging it or incurring additional costs along the way.
Planning your shipment
Your first step is planning. You’ll want to make sure that your car is ready for transport, and that the shipping company has all of the information they need to move it safely. Some things you’ll want to consider:
Contact Xpel1 for your classic car shipping needs. The team at Xpel1 has a lot of experience with classic cars, so they know how best to handle them! Their rates are also very competitive compared with other companies offering similar services; this means you can ship your vehicle without having to pay too much money or worry about it being damaged in transit.
Inspect the vehicle and take your own photos. Before scheduling anything with us, we recommend taking some time out for an inspection of your vehicle so that we can give you our opinion on what might need special attention during transit—and also provide references for any repairs if needed! We recommend taking photos as well; these will help us recognize what needs fixing later on down the road if something goes wrong during shipping (which happens more often than one might think).
Transporting Your Car:
You’ve done the research, and you’re ready to take one of your most prized possessions on its next great adventure. Before you start planning the trip, there are a few things you should consider.
First and foremost: make sure that your car is in good condition! You don’t want to be driving through the mountains when one of those tires goes flat on you halfway up the pass. It’s also important to make sure that it’s insured and roadworthy—if something goes wrong while transporting a classic car by sea or air, there could be serious consequences for both yourself and others involved (and it would probably take months/years before everything was resolved). Finally—and this may seem obvious—make sure that all documentation required by transport companies has been completed beforehand so there won’t be any delays at customs when crossing borders into other countries.
Finally: get a receipt for your shipment!
Departure day
Departure day is the day you ship your classic car. Make sure you have all the necessary paperwork and that your car is in good working order. You don’t want to find out on departure day that a part is missing or that there’s something wrong with the engine.
Make sure to have enough fuel for the trip, which will be longer than if you were driving it yourself because of all the stops and inspections along the way.
The next thing to do is get some rest before heading out; not just mentally—you should really take a nap before loading up your vehicle! You probably won’t get much sleep once it comes time for departure, so make sure you’ve had enough rest beforehand.
Transit time
The distance your car has to travel will have a major effect on the transit time.
It’s also important to know how far it will be shipped.
It’s not just about how long it takes to get your car from one place to another, you need to think about what kind of vehicle it is and how long that process may take.
Arrival time and delivery
Once the car has been loaded onto a truck and transported across state lines, you will be eagerly awaiting its arrival. You’ve still got lots to do: find a place for your classic beauty, take it for a test drive, and make sure everything is in working order.
It’s worth it to have a little bit of extra planning and preparation to ensure the safety of your classic car.
While you might be able to do it without taking any steps, it’s likely that things will go wrong at some point during your shipping experience. Don’t get caught off-guard by this possibility – plan ahead!
For example, you might want to consider shipping with a company that is known for its high-quality services and reliable track record when it comes to transporting classic cars. This way, if something does happen during transit, you’ll have someone on hand who can help out immediately or give recommendations about how best solve the problem (and even reimburse them).
If the worst does happen and something does go wrong with your classic automobile during shipping but there wasn’t much preparation beforehand… well now there are plenty of things ahead which we won’t need to worry about anymore anyways 🙂
Conclusion
Shipping a classic car is not something to be taken lightly. This kind of vehicle has a lot of sentimental value, so you want to make sure that it arrives safely at its destination. Transporting your classic car can be a stressful experience if you don’t know what you’re doing and are unprepared for any issues that might arise during the process. However, if you take some time up front preparing for shipping your vehicle then it will help alleviate some of those worries as well as give peace-of-mind knowing everything went smoothly on both ends!
