
Auto Shipping
We Offer One Of The Strongest Guarantees In The Auto Shipping Industry.
American Auto Club Shipping enjoys a flawless 99% delivery record, but for
those rare occasions where the unexpected does occur and a delay does happen,
we offer the best, no-nonsense guarantee in the auto shipping industry.
If your vehicle is not delivered within 14 days, American Auto Club Shipping will
reimburse you $45.00 per day towards the rental of an automobile (receipt must
be provided, please see terms and conditions). The 14 day period will begin when the selected 5-Star carrier loads your vehicle,
and excludes any special pick-up requirements.

Your vehicle is picked up and delivered to designated
locations of your choice. Your assigned carrier will place your vehicle
inside a covered truck where it will have extra protection from any
weather elements and road conditions. This is the most recommended method
of transporting high end, luxury and classic vehicles. To Hawaii/Alaska:
Your vehicle is picked up by an auto transport truck at the location of your
choice and transported to one of the 3 major ports on the west coast (Seattle,
Oakland, or Long Beach). Vehicles are then loaded into a covered container for
shipment to your island/port of choice and you will personally receive your
vehicle at that port.
From Hawaii/Alaska:
You will drop off your vehicle at any one of the ports in Hawaii or Alaska, and
then it is transported in a covered container to one of the 3 major west coast
ports (Seattle, Oakland or Long Beach). From these ports your vehicle is picked
up and shipped to your designated location of choice within the mainland by an
auto transport truck.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES (Additional Fees Will Apply):
At American Auto Club Transport, we know how much you value your vehicle. Turning that prized
possession over to an auto transport service requires a lot of trust. We pride ourselves on a record
of safe and secure on-time delivery that has established us as a leader among
car transport companies. We back our auto transport services with a strong
guarantee. We’re also there for you all along the way. Our extremely courteous
and caring customer service representatives are here to help, from booking to answering any questions you may have.
Transporting Your Car Versus Driving It Yourself
There are several distinct
advantages of having your car transported, versus driving it yourself:
Having your car transported relieves
you of the stress of having to keep your mind on the road at all times. It
relieves you of the physical discomfort of having to sit in the car hours on
end during however many days are required to get to the final destination. Then
there are the necessary costs for gas fill-ups, toll booths, dining, and
searches for adequate motel accommodations.
Having your car transported avoids
the wear and tear of the car caused by untoward weather as well as road
conditions.
Driving the car be yourself may
require that you upset your daily home life as well as your job routines for at
least a couple of days. This may also require upsetting the daily routines of a
family member or a friend should you need someone to accompany you during the
trip, to share in the driving. This can translate into costs for gas, meals,
and motel accommodations for the duration of the travel, not to mention the
cost of plane or bus fares back from the final destination to the point of
origin.
Protecting your car during transport
Many people regard their cars as one
of their most valuable possessions. Choosing a car carrier to move your car
with is therefore extremely important. What about after your car is ready for
transport however?
Although cars are loaded on
specialized automobile carriers behind the truck, they may sometimes suffer
some of the same wear and tear experienced by everyday driving. This may
include things such as dirt accumulating on the vehicle as well as rock chips
and other minor road hazards. Also vandalism may occur if valuble objects are
visible within the interior of the car, which is why we recommend keeping the
car's interior clean and removing all unnecessary objects.
Our experienced and fully insured
drivers are fully aware of the best ways to avoid these hazards and deliver
your car in the same condition as it was loaded. This may not be enough for
some however, and one of the most complete ways to protect your prized
possession against these possible hazards is to request enclosed auto
transport, where your car is shipped in an enclosed carrier and protected from
the elements. For some the extra cost involved with requesting an enclosed
transport is worth the peace of mind of the safest delivery possible.
What is a bill of lading?
A bill of lading certifies the
receiving and delivery of a vehicle (or other cargo) and the condition in which
it was received and delivered. It should be verified and signed at both the
point of pickup and delivery.
It is evidence that a valid contract
of carriage exists and it incorporates the full terms of the contract between
the consignor and the carrier by reference (i.e. the short form simply refers
to the main contract as an existing document, whereas the long form of a bill
of lading (connaissement intégral) issued by the carrier sets out all the terms
of the contract of carriage);
It is a receipt signed by the
carrier confirming whether goods matching the contract description have been
received in good condition (a bill will be described as clean if the goods have
been received on board in apparent good condition and stowed ready for
transport); and
It is also a document of transfer,
but not a negotiable instrument, i.e. it governs all the legal aspects of
physical carriage but, unlike a cheque or other negotiable instrument, it does
not affect ownership of the goods actually being carried. This matches everyday
experience in that the contract a person might make with a commercial carrier
like FedEx is separate from any contract for the sale of the goods to be carried.
Some moves take longer and are more
expensive than others. This is because there are certain routes of auto
transportation that are more common than others. For example, one of the most
common and popular routes is from California to Florida, which results in a
large number of truckers driving that route constantly which makes that move
less expensive and faster to move.
If a certain route is not as common due to the origin and the destination of the vehicle and the number of vehicles being moved to and from that location annually, it may take longer for a driver to be dispatched to that location. Other considerations that affect the time of transport include whether or not your vehicle is located near a major freeway or is headed to an international port or Canada.

