Ideas needed on how to own an exotic car

It’s not just the automobile industry – everyone’s talking about it. The super-car world was recently surprised when Russia launched a new brand of sports cars, the very first Russian sports car Marussia (a popular pet female given Russian name and a play on the English word “Russia,” just to let readers know how it was named). When I saw it, I immediately started thinking of ways to own it. (a) win a lottery (cool.gif marry rich who’ll gift it to me ( c) somehow get a high-pay job that’ll and start saving for the next 60 years! While I was thinking about it all, I wondered about those who already own this car – or any similar, exotic looking cars.

Imagine if you possessed such beauty, you would want it to be handled in the best possible way. Such a collector’s item (like the Marussia), a sports car or a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche or Corvettes, requires careful auto shipping You don’t need just anyone to deliver your vehicle. What you need are caretakers - experienced auto shipping companies like Nations Transport that are used to handling such beauties. The drivers are well-trained to make sure your car is not battered by hail, handled roughly, or brutally exploited. The biggest advantage are the enclosed trailers to ensure that your vehicle is completely protected from dust, weather, rocks or debris. Our trucks are equipped with a special lift gate for loading your automobile. Once your exotic car is loaded, it stays until delivered. So when you buy or have someone gift you a Marussia, make sure you get the pros to deliver your exotic car from Russia to the United States with care.

For car transport tips and additional information on Nations Transport, visit our website at http://www.nationstransport.com

Online Car Transport Searching?

Searching online in the major search engines such as Google, Yahoo and MSN is the easy part. The more challenging part is finding a reputable car transporter. So, what makes a good car transport website?

1. Finding the car transport website and contact information should be easy. A user web form is great but a contact page should have the car transport company’s physical or mailing address and a workable phone number.

2. Finding answers to your questions should not be like finding a needle in a haystack. A car transport company should at least have a FAQ page, About Us page and a Contact Page.

3. Avoid websites that haven’t been updated in awhile.

4. Type in the website name in the search engines to see what other people are saying about your car transporter. You can find out if a company should be avoided at all cost. Many customers will voice their opinion about a car shipping company on the Internet in website reviews.

5. Take a visit to www.bbb.org. You can do a quick background check on your car transport company. You can review any complaints that may be listed on the Better Business Bureau website.


These are just a few tips when searching online for an auto shipper. Do your homework and you will find the right company for you.....

Shipping your car to the SEMA Show?

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. SEMA Show 2008 drew over 50,000 domestic and international buyers through two million square feet of exhibits. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. The SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…

A lot of cars will need to be transported to Las Vegas for this event. Before selecting a car transport company ,make sure you check their BBB rating. A lot of auto transport companies will say one thing and do another. The right car shipping company will have a A+ with the BBB and be able to answer all of your questions regarding your vehicle transport. You do not want your classic,exotic, or specialty car going to SEMA in the wrong hands.

Car Shipping Pick up Times, Waiting for the driver

When you schedule your vehicle shipment, a truck driver will be assigned the load by your carrier or broker. He or his dispatcher are asked by the broker to give you a call so that they can schedule a 1-2 hour window to meet you and load your car. On occassion; Hours, perhaps a day elapses without hearing from the driver. NO FAULT TO THE DRIVER, your car is usually 1 of 8 on his total haul. This represents seven other customers that he is also trying to cooridinate with. If 1 or more people don't answer their phones, the driver has no choice but to wait on them. Of course, this throws his schedule off. Out of courtesy to the customer, he wants to wait to set a time that he knows he will not change. Communication with your broker is key. A good one will make sure that your are in the loop.

Timing of transport

One of the most frustrating elements of shipping your vehicle for some would be transit time. Transit time is always an estimate and cannot ever be guaranteed. Anyone that guarantees a specific pick time will more then likely use terminals, which is not a service you want. Terminals are basically huge lots where cars are stored and wait till a carrier is hired to transport it. Once vehicles are taken to terminals the chances of damage to the vehicle is greatly increased.

Here is a good view of transit times once your vehicle is booked with a transport company. For across country transports the amount of time needed for transport will be b 10-12 days, for mid-America the time needed will be between 5-7 days, and for instate transports the time needed will be between 1-3 days. These times may very depending on the state to state. This is because some states have more carriers traveling through them compared to some others. Keep this information handy next time you want to transport you vehicle.

Auto Transport & Carrier Insurance

When choosing your auto transport company be sure they have the proper cargo insurance. Just because the carrier is a licensed, bonded auto shipper does not mean they have the proper insurance. Each carrier can have anywhere from twenty thousand dollars to a million dollars in cargo insurance. So, especially when transporting a classic or luxury automobile be sure the car carrier is insured to the proper amount. You can have the auto shipping company fax or email you their insurance certificate. The carrier will have their own on the truck and a broker should carry a umbrella policy.

At the end of the day, only properly licensed, bonded and reliable car shipment companies carry the proper insurance required to reimburse damage claims that happen on their watch. Keep out an eagle eye, however, as it may be buried in the fine print who is responsible for that dented fender which happened while being loaded onto the shipping truck. Don’t be afraid to take your time to read and ask questions. Do your due diligence.Having an A+ rating with the BBB should be on the top of your list for your car carrier.

Do you Appreciate Truck Drivers

Whenever you go to the grocery store or to a department store or even to the gas station, do you ever stop to think about how the products you are purchasing were delivered there? Chances are that a truck delivered the shipment of goods so that you could get the supplies you needed.

Do you take truck drivers for granted?

Most people would be ashamed to admit that they take truck drivers for granted or have never even thought about it. Lets be honest, truck drivers and auto transport drivers do not have the best reputations. Just look at how they are depicted in movies and TV shows. The fact of the matter is, that someone has to transport various goods from one state to another; from one city to another. So, as much as we might complain about having to share the roads with trucks, let’s think about some ways that truck drivers help people like you and me everyday:


-Auto Transport- shipping cars to dealerships as well as shipping our personal vehicles every time we move.
-Delivering Furniture- Furniture stores receive deliveries via truck all the time, and state to state relocation.
-Construction- Construction supplies are delivered via truck so that houses, schools and government buildings can be constructed.
-Animals- Many farm animals are delivered via truck (i.e.cows, pigs, goats, sheep, etc.)
-Delivering Food- How else do you think food gets to the supermarket?
-Mail-how about those bills that are pilling up on the counter, ok, you may not like this one, but the BDay cards were on a large truck at some point.
-You should get the point by now, they pretty much deliver everything in everyday life....yes trains and planes deliver goods too.

So next time you see that large transport truck trying to change lanes, go ahead and let him over,and if you see an auto transport truck trying to pull in or out of a parking lot, stop and let him in or out...think about how hard driving can be sometimes in your car, now think if your car was 80 ft long and weighed 45,000 lbs.... transport drivers work very hard and are a very big part of how your everyday life works, whether you have ever stopped and thought about it or not is a different story.....lets just see if we can make it a little easier on MR. Truck Driver..........10-4