| You may not always like them, and you may | | | | service. Auto transport carriers rarely |
| find some of their deals outrageous, but | | | | advertise their businesses. Furthermore, |
| there is no escaping the auto transport | | | | these companies usually deliver vehicles at |
| brokers. These people can provide you with | | | | very specific routes. So instead of dealing |
| the best deals in auto transportation. Read | | | | with the shippers themselves, carriers would |
| on to find out about what they do and why you | | | | usually deal with brokers to get a shipping |
| should use their services. | | | | load. |
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| An auto transport broker is a middleman | | | | Additionally, a broker can help with a low |
| between you (the shipper) and the actual auto | | | | service rate. Since brokers are basically |
| transport carrier. These are individuals or | | | | businessmen with a lot of competitors, they |
| companies who arrange for the transportation | | | | are willing to offer affordable rates. Watch |
| of your vehicle using the services of | | | | out, though, because when they cut your |
| carriers who actually transport the vehicle. | | | | shipping rates, they may also trim down your |
| Think of them as your directory to the auto | | | | shipping insurance coverage. This is one of |
| transportation industry - they have a vast | | | | the biggest disadvantages of dealing with |
| network of auto transport carriers and know | | | | brokers. |
| which carrier in their list can best handle | | | | |
| the job. | | | | Remember that auto transport brokers do not |
| | | | insure vehicles. It is the actual carrier |
| You might wonder why you should have to go | | | | that shoulders the insurance of your vehicle. |
| through an auto transport broker and not deal | | | | At best, all that the broker can do is find a |
| directly with the auto transport carrier | | | | reputable carrier for your vehicle and |
| instead. There are some valid reasons, one of | | | | mediate in the settlement of the insurance |
| which is availability and flexibility of | | | | claims in case of loss or damages. |