It’s always a good thing to save some money when you’re spending a decent chunk of change and that definitely applies to auto transport. Shipping a car can cost anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to over $1,500 for long distance or coast to coast transport. Depending on the circumstances, you can often save $50 to $100 on the cost of auto shipping, but you may have to shop around a little bit in order to find a company with a savings program that applies to you.
Since not every car shipping company offers a discount program, it can be helpful to know how to go about finding which ones do. There are two simple yet effective approaches to get to the bottom of whether a shipper offers a savings program for certain consumers. The first is to do a web search of the company name and include terms like “specials, discounts, savings” and other terms that come to mind when you think of cost savings. If they’re a well known company with a strong online presence, this should be easy to find without much work. Another option is simply to call up a company and ask them if they have any such programs currently in effect. If you want to be specific, you can ask about certain programs which may apply to you, many of which you can find information about in the paragraphs below.
Military
One of the main groups of customers who qualify for discounts when shipping a vehicle are members of the military, both retired and active duty. Part of the reason for this is that military car shipping makes up a decent chunk of the business for many auto transporters, especially those that are partnered with branches of the military, or that have a good standing relationship with them. If you’ve ever served, be sure to ask about possible discounts.
Snowbirds &
Seasonal Discounts
Seasonal discounts are another good way to save money. The most notable among this group are “Snowbirds.” who spend part of the year in warmer climates to escape the harsh winters, especially on the East Coast. Even if you’re not a “Snowbird,” it’s a good idea to ask about seasonal discounts as many shippers offer them in certain times of year when business is slower.
Seniors
Senior citizens are another group that is frequently discounted when shipping a vehicle. If you’re a retiree and you qualify for discounts at other businesses, be sure to ask if there’s any similar options with a potential car shipper.
Auto Club Memberships
Several different types of club memberships offer discounts at various businesses they have a relationship with and the same thing applies to car shipping. If you’re a member of any type of auto or car club, that’s a great way to save some money with a few car shipping companies. Car clubs like the Antique Automobile Club of America often qualify, as do auto clubs like AAA and the Good Sam Club.
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