Car Shipping Contracts

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It is important to look for any clause that says there is no guaranteed pickup or delivery date. Although most cars are delivered by car transport companies within the expected timeframe, most will not guarantee a delivery date.

You can request the following things to protect yourself:

Ask for a contract clause (in writing) that waives the cancellation fee if the car is not picked up by your auto transport company within an agreed number of days of the scheduled pickup date. If you cancel within the alloted time, expect to pay a fee, which can vary from $50 to $250. Although most cars are picked up on the scheduled date or within a few days of that date, a delay of 1 or 2 weeks may occassionally happen. Your cancellation clause should allow for at least a week beyond the date scheduled for pickup.

It is difficult for any car transport company to promise a set delivery date, however, if your car delivery service does offer a guarantee that covers a rental car, find out the cost of the guarantee, and the maximum amount per day that they will cover per your car shipping contracts.