Advantages and Disadvantages of Door-to-Door Transportation

31811 PACIFIC HWY S B411
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Door-to-door auto transport might be the best option for you, but you must first consider its advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of Door-to-Door Car Transport

The following are the main reasons why many clients recommend door-to-door car transport.

It’s Convenient

Transport door-to-door is a clear winner when it comes to convenient vehicle delivery. Customers only need to select a pickup location that works for them. The optimal path to take to get there must be determined by the service provider.

The same rules apply when getting your car back. Your car will be waiting for you when you arrive at the agreed destination at a suitable time.

It Makes Pickup And Delivery Simpler

If your home is far from the drop-off location, it can take many hours to get there. Fortunately, door-to-door transport removes that issue.

You arrange for door-to-door delivery, make sure the company is aware of every aspect of the work, and that's it. Someone will show up soon to take care of all the jobs for you.

It Helps To Save Time

The good news is that clients can save time by using door-to-door transportation services. Between the times you plan for the driver to load and deliver your car, you are free to engage in any activity.

Even so, there's not much else you need to worry about. You can communicate with the driver to make sure they understand your request.

It Is Suitable For Non-Running Vehicles

It's not a good idea to drive a car that isn't functioning properly, or that is a collectible if you don't want to rack up the miles. Customers often have two alternatives to choose from. They could pay a service company to drive their car to the nearest terminal. Or they may prefer to ship their car door to door. The costs for both services may be almost the same, depending on the situation. Unless the terminal is too far away.

Disadvantages of Door-to-Door Car Transportation

Although the door to door car shipping is one of the most practical transport services, there are still a few disadvantages to this method of delivery. At first look, it may look like an attractive solution. But let's consider some of its disadvantages.

It's Not Always The Best Solution To Save Time

This could be a little problematic for car owners who schedule their travels days or weeks in advance. They will have to wait for the carrier instead of making the most of their time.

However, moving a car doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. Consider your priorities and the situation at hand to decide which shipping option is most suitable.

On The Days Of Pickup And Delivery, You Must Be Available

We have little control over many things. Even though you might have taken the day off work to wait for the truck, an unexpected issue can require you to reschedule the pickup. For some people, this is not a big deal because their coworkers and employers are understanding.

Unfortunately, not everyone can say that. It's possible that your coworkers won't be able to take over and cover for you, in which situation you'll need to notify the service provider of the problem.

Reading And Understanding The Contract May Take Some Time For You

The transport company will prepare a contract once they have processed your request to ship your car. Before they load your vehicle, the carrier will deliver the document to your door, where you should carefully read it. If you are a lawyer or have a great base in the law, you'll breeze through the contract in a few minutes.

It can be challenging if you don't understand legal jargon. Before signing any document, make sure you understand all of its stipulations. As a result, it can take you longer than 30 minutes to understand the contract and its meanings.

Trucks May Not Be Allowed On Some Local Roads

The shipping company may not be able to load the vehicle at your home address if the transport truck is unable to access some local roads. Instead, you must choose an optimal location, like a wide road or a nearby parking lot.

If you are still unsure which way to transport your car, contact HaulCars for additional information.

Terms and Conditions

1. Carrier will pick up and deliver as close to Customer's door as legally and safely as possible. A mutually agreed upon place to load or unload the vehicle(s) may be necessary due to low hanging trees, low hanging wires, narrow streets and residential area restrictions.
2. Haulcars.Com Corp shall provide Customer with an estimated pickup and estimated delivery date. However, delays may occur prior to, and/or during, transport due to weather, road conditions, mechanical problems, etc. There are absolutely no guarantees regarding pickup or delivery times and dates. Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier shall not be held responsible for loss or damages occasioned by delays of any kind or for any reason, car rental fees or any accommodation fees. Haulcars.com Corp/Carrier shall not be held liable for failure of mechanical or operating parts of Customer's vehicle.
3. Carrier is authorized to operate and transport Customer's motor vehicle between its pickup location and the destination set forth on the shipping order and Bill of Lading.
4. Customer must prepare vehicle for transport. All loose parts, fragile accessories, low hanging spoilers, etc. must be removed or secured. Customer shall remove all nonpermanent, outside mounted luggage and other racks prior to shipment. Vehicles must be tendered to Carrier in good running condition (unless otherwise noted) with no more than a half tank of fuel (preferably 1/4 tank). Any part of the vehicle that falls off during transport is Customer's responsibility including damages caused by said part to any vehicles(s) and/or person involved.
5. Customer must disarm any alarm system installed in the vehicle or provide proper instructions for this matter. In the event said alarm sounds and there are no keys or instructions to turn it off, Carrier may silence alarm by any means.
6. Luggage and personal property must be confined to one suitcase OR one bag in the trunk only, with no heavy articles, and is not to exceed 100 lbs. Carrier and haulcars.Com Corp are not liable for personal items left in vehicle, nor for damage to vehicle caused by excessive or improper loading of personal items. No personal property shall be transported in customer's vehicle(s) that includes, but is not limited to, Explosives, Guns, Ammunition, Flammable Products, Narcotics, Negotiable and Legal Papers, Alcoholic Beverages, Jewelry, Furs, Money, Live Pets, Live Plants or any unlawful contraband. Customer agrees that Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier may confiscate or dispose of said items with no remuneration. Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier will not be held responsible for delivery of personal property. If Customer wishes to put items in the vehicle, he does so at his own risk.
7. International Orders: the car must be empty except for factory installed equipment. Indicate the serial number and give car's approximate value in U.S. dollars. Customer is responsible for the proper customs paperwork. (Ask the assigned Carrier for help with these documents.) Any order placed on our website that has a pickup and/or delivery location, such as a port, will be subject to an additional charge of $100. The booked price on our website https://www.haulcars.com does not include the extra charge of $100.
8. If the vehicle is oversized (dual or oversized wheels, extra-large, racks, lifted, limo, etc.) Customer must inquire as to the extra charges. If  Haulcars.Com Corp is not advised oversized/modified vehicles prior to pickup, all extra charges must be paid in cash or money order to the Carrier upon delivery.
9. Customer agrees that Haulcars.Com Corp has the right to reject (cancel) any order for any reason at any time.
10. At the time of pickup, Customer and Carrier will carefully inspect the vehicle for pre-existing damage (exterior only) by completing a vehicle inspection report recorded on the Bill of Lading. Carrier and Customer will both acknowledge the condition of the vehicle and Customer will sign and receive a copy of the Bill of Lading.
11. At the time of delivery, Customer and Carrier will carefully inspect the vehicle for possible damages incurred during transit. Carrier and Customer will both acknowledge the condition of the vehicle and Customer will sign and receive a final copy of the Bill of Lading.
12.Haulcars.Com Corp/ Carrier shall not be held responsible for loss or damages occasioned by delays of any kind or for any reason, car rental fees or any accommodation fees
13. Damage must be noted in the proper place on the Bill of Lading and signed by Customer regardless of weather conditions, time of day or day of week. Signing the Bill of Lading and inspection report without notation of any damage verifies that Customer has received his vehicle(s) in satisfactory condition, and that haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier and their agents are relieved of any further responsibility.
14. Claims and payment of freight charges are two entirely different transactions. Without payment of the freight charges, payment for transportation has not been made. A valid claim will not be paid until freight charges are made.
15. Damage claims will not be honored unless delivered to Haulcars.Com Corp within one (1) hour of signing of the delivery receipt. Any damage claim must be accompanied by three written repair estimates and photograph of the damaged are(s) within 72 hours. No damage claim shall be honored until freight charges due to Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier, its agents, servants or employees, are paid in full.
16. Customer warrants that he/she will pay the full transportation price due to Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier in full and will not try to offset any dispute for damage claims and/or delays etc. from freight (transport) charges. It is Customer's responsibility to provide payment when Carrier arrives- unless the balance has been pre-paid in full. All payments to Carrier on orders booked as "Discounted Cash Price" must be in the form of cash, cashier's check or money order - no exceptions. Customer agrees that if the payment cannot be made by these methods, the vehicle will be stored, at Customer's expense, until Customer pays in full all transport charges. Should Customer be unable to accept delivery for any reason, the vehicle will be placed in storage. Any and all storage and redelivery charges will be the responsibility of Customer.
17. Our company reserves the right to change prices on the basis of certain circumstances after the conclusion of the agreement with the consent of the client. The price change is reported by e-mail. The customer's consent must also be in the form of an email.
18. The option to cancel a shipping order is available at any time, at no cost and with no cancellation fee, as long as the order has not yet been assigned (dispatched) to a Carrier (transporter). Our services are considered rendered when a Carrier (transporter) is assigned to an order. Refunds will be processed within 48 business hours of the cancellation request. Cancellation of an order must be submitted in writing via email sent to info@haulcars.com. Haulcars.Com Corp does not accept or honor cancellations made via phone call. Once a Carrier (transporter) has been assigned (dispatched) to a shipping order, Haulcars.Com Corp notifies Customer via email (to the email address provided at service booking). If Customer decides to cancel the shipping order after a Carrier (transporter) has been assigned (dispatched), $199 cancellation fee will be assessed, as our services have been rendered. Any remaining balance will be refunded in full.
This is the complete Contract between Shipper and HAULCARS.COM CORP and can only be amended in writing upon agreement by both parties. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with State of Washington Law.