How Much Time Does It Take To Ship Your Car?

31811 PACIFIC HWY S B411
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

P. 855-511-6545

E. info@HaulCars.com

F. 844-778-4101

Though shipping your car can be challenging, it can be much simpler to plan and include it in your moving process if you are more knowledgeable about the procedure. You will want to know how long it will take for your car to be shipped to you, whether you are transferring it to the state next door or across the entire country. It's typical for clients to be shocked when shipping companies provide them with a range of dates for the delivery and pick up of their vehicle because this is one of the first questions they ask.

You must be aware of how car shipping works to be sure of the times when your car will be picked up and delivered. Knowing how long you should plan on waiting for your car may help reduce stress and free up your mind, so you can focus on making your move. You can improve your delivery expectations by working with a reputable shipping company, so you'll want to make sure that this is the first thing you take care of when you organize your shipping requirements.

What Does The Season Matter?

The date of your car's arrival can be significantly impacted by the season of your car shipping trip. The trip's duration might be massively increased by poor weather, winter mountain passes, and other factors. The shipping company will provide you with an estimate that takes this information into account, but it is still recommended that you make plans for potential future delays. The weather can result in problems that cannot be ignored, which shipping companies cannot predict.

Summer is the perfect time of year to ship your car to a new location, but it can also be the most expensive. In most of the US regions, spring or fall are the best times to avoid higher costs and poor weather. For a variety of reasons, these two seasons are the best, which might improve the chances that your car will be delivered on time.

When Will My Car Arrive?

The shipping company will give you a range of days to consider receiving your car. Usually, this process takes two to three days. These details will be illustrated on the shipping contract, and you can refer to them if anything goes wrong with the car's drop-off along the route.

You can anticipate that your car will be delivered primarily during this time because shipping companies will make every effort to adhere to this estimate. Don't worry that they will not deliver your car when you want it. You must provide some little extra time so that you won't be upset if your car is delivered later than you had planned.

How Do Estimates For Car Shipping Work?

Car shipping companies are aware that you need to be informed of the expected arrival time of your car at your new home. Numerous potential situations could allow the truck to be delayed, so this process could be unpredictable. The company wishes that its cars arrive between the specified time frames they provided in the contract that is made available to the client. Clients are constantly reminded that delays can happen at any time and that reputable companies will advise them of any delays and other issues along the process.

The best way to plan for your automobile's arrival is to keep in mind that most car shipping companies may travel about 500 miles per day. This is a wonderful way to estimate the overall quantity of time it may take for your car to be dropped off. Weather, mechanical problems, and delivery of other cars along the route are unpredictable factors.

Summary

There are a variety of ways to guarantee that your car will arrive when you want it to without any delays, so shipping your car doesn't have to be stressful. You can choose to have your car shipped individually if you are willing to pay more, or you can pick up expedited delivery. Terminal-to-terminal shipping is one of the additional options. Your car will get to your location in good shape if you work with a company that knows what they're doing and will make the car shipping process less stressful.

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.