Car Shipping companies base a shipping quote on five factors. These are the factors that become important when obtaining a quote to ship the vehicle.

Travel - The quote is generally based on the distance that the vehicle must travel to reach the destination. This is calculated at the beginning of the quote, and is the most important factor in the price. For example, a vehicle being shipped to Miami from Seattle will be more expensive than a vehicle being shipped from California to Seattle.

Additional Insurance - If you have an expensive vehicle, or an antique or classic car than extra insurance is a very good idea. This increases the quote, but be sure to confirm that the company has sufficient insurance to cover the deducible.

Size and Weight - The size and weight of the vehicle are important to the vehicle shipping company, this enables the company to calculate how many vehicles are allowable to be loaded onto the truck. For example, if there is a large truck, than it may take two shipment availabilities, due to the amount of room it requires.

Make and Model - Some vehicles are more expensive to ship than others â “ the vehicle shipping company can provide you with more information when you confirm the quote. For example, a rugged Sports utility vehicle will be an easier process to ship than a fine car such as a Ferrari.

A Running Vehicle - The operation of the vehicle becomes an important aspect of the price of the quote. For example, if the requires to be pushed onto the truck, rather than driven this will take more staff members, and require additional time and insurance.

Be sure to provide the car shipping company with accurate details. Most quotes are given on the internet, or over the phone and therefore the information that you provide becomes the sole source of the rate quote. The price quote is only valid for the information that you have given the company, and if it is miscalculated it will be adjusted when the car is picked up for transport.