Costly Auto Transport Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The expensive problems in car shipping are rarely mysterious. They are a second booking, a car that does not run on a quote that said it did, a signature before anyone looked at the bumper, or cash handed to a driver for a balance that was never on the quote.

Do not book the same car twice

Two live orders can put two drivers in motion. Cancel the one you are not using before a truck is assigned. The full note is how to avoid double booking.

Do not hide the condition

Inoperable is a $200 difference because the equipment is different. An alarm that will not silence, a missing key, or a car full of boxes will stop a load. The checklist is prepare your car.

Do not sign blind

New damage belongs on the delivery report before the driver leaves. Photos from pickup are what make that conversation factual. Steps are on if your car is damaged and the bill of lading.

Do not chase the outlier quote

A price no carrier will accept burns the week you were trying to save. Read why cheap quotes sit. Then get a Direct Quote you can approve with a named carrier. Get A Quote. Booking is $0: your card is authorized and saved.

Questions people ask

What if I already double-booked?

Tell both companies immediately, in writing, which order you are keeping. Do it before a second driver arrives.

Is a verbal “we will note the scratch” enough?

No. If it is not on the inspection you sign, assume you will have to argue about it later. Write it down.

Does Bigfella insure the car itself?

Cargo coverage is the assigned carrier’s policy, $150,000+ as shown on that certificate. Ask for the certificate. We do not describe a separate Bigfella insurance product on this page.