Finding a good car transporter hire can be no easy task, even with all the choices. Hiring a car transporter is usually a once in a life-time event for most so it's not like you get a second chance if this one didn't work out. You are going to have to be knowledgeable and get some reviews of the services out there. This guide will help you find and choose a good car transport company.

This first step is to find a list of local car transport companies in your area. The best place to start is online. There are lots of car carrier directories that provide free local listings. You can also do a search on google by typing in your "city" and the word "car transport" or "car shipping". This will pull up between three to five transport companies in your area. If you don't find any good ones online, you can always fall back on your phone book. Now that you have your list of prospective transporters, it's time to move on to the next step.

As you begin calling your list of car transporter hire companies, you should be ready to ask the right questions. Start by asking if they are licensed in your state and have insurance. They will usually tell you they are licensed by the State or some local government body. Any reputable car transporter will have the necessary insurance as it is required in most states. This will also let you know what type of company you are dealing with. Now that you have verified insurance information and their license, you should ask for a quote on your car and what type of payment methods do they accept. The majority of places will accept cash and all major credit cards. Keep in mind that a lot of auto shipping companies will require a partial payment or deposit to reserve your spot on the car carrier and in most cases payment in full before dispatch. After your calls you should have some quotes and have talked to a few good service providers. It's now time to choose what company to go with. Usually, most people end up going with the cheapest but it's a good idea to go online and see if you can find reviews of the company. Good sites for this are Rip-off Report and the Better Business Bureau. This could save you hundreds of dollars for just 10 minutes of your time.

Finally, you should ask where you will need to drop off your car. Usually, it will be at their place of business but sometimes they will have a special drop off point or terminal. Most transporters will drop your car off to a second terminal location at your point of destination. If you need them to drop the vehicle at a specific location, make sure to clear this with them first as every car transporter hire company will have it's own unique set of regulations.

Using the information above as a general outline and a little due diligence on your own, you should have no problem finding and choosing the right car transporter. Please be sure to ask lots of questions as the transport companies you will be contacting are there to serve you and have a vested interest in making sure you are a satisfied customer at the end of the day.