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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Shipping an auto almost always costs more than driving it yourself. In figuring your actual costs of driving, you must take into consideration how many miles per gallon your vehicle gets. If you are driving 800 miles and your car gets 20 MPG, in theory you should need 40 gallons of fuel from Point A to Point B. At a national average right now of around $3.00 per gallon, that is a total of $120 for fuel. This does not include oil or the wear and tear on your tires.
Figure in motels along the way at $100.00 per night and $50.00 per day for meals on the road. Now the cost to drive the car yourself comes to $320.00 barring any unforeseen roadside mishaps.
If you are traveling with family members or companions who are moving or vacationing with you, add in their per diem for food and overnight accommodations. So, for you and your spouse, let’s say, the total cost to drive your car would be $420. With an average transport of around $700 for the same distance (plus airfare for two to your final destination), shipping your car is more expensive.
You could tow the car behind your rented truck and the only costs to transport the car would be the rental/lease or purchase of the towing gear.
Dollars and cents, however, are not the only means of measuring cost differences between driving the car yourself or having it transported.
Are you a professional who charges by the hour: doctor, dentist, lawyer, consultant, etc.? What is your hourly rate: $200, $250, $300? Or are you a skilled person like a mechanic, electrician, plumber or mason? What is your hourly rate? If you are going to be on the road for twelve or more unproductive hours, how will this affect your wallet? If you are going to be starting a new job in a new city and can begin three days early, how will this affect your first paycheck? It is something to add to the equation.
A non-financial consideration would be the stress factor of driving yourself. If you are the type of driver that tensely grips the steering wheel and worries throughout the entire trip about various perils coming your way, you are going to end up at your destination in a frazzled condition. If people are in the car with you, they will feel the tension in the air and you will all wish you shipped the car instead.
Then there is the family car with driver, back-seat driving spouse and three screaming kids in the back seat whining “Are we there yet” throughout the trips duration. Siblings thrown together in a small space for hours will come very close to doing each other in. This does not make for a relaxing trip. There is actually no price applicable to peace of mind for two adults who work 40 plus hour per week not having to deal with this sort of “family fun.” The cost of shipping a car under these circumstances can be considered priceless.
For more on Car Shipping or Vehicle Transport please visit MetroGistics.
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Monday, February 6th, 2012
In the first part of this mini series on how to make money buying and selling used cars, we looked at which personal skills someone wanting to be successful in this business would have to have. In the second section we looked at the best places to locate such a business and in this section, we will look into sourcing our supply – our vehicles.
So, where can you get second-hand cars or trucks from? You will probably get people coming in off the street trying to sell you their vehicles. That is usually a good supply of stock, if you carry out the essential checks to make sure that they are not stolen, but this source will dry up from time to time – especially in the summer.
Other places to obtain supply are private auction houses, bankruptcies, bereavements and government auctions, where cars or trucks are often very heavily discounted.
At private auctions, anyone can bid for the items that go under the hammer. Sometimes there is a minimum selling price, sometimes there is not, but the vendor must pay to enter his car in the auction anyway, which means that he has a vested interest in selling it to recoup this cost. If a car does not reach the minimum bid, try talking to the seller privately, you might pick up a real bargain.
If you are oblivious of local car auctions where you live, try looking in the local paper under “Up And Coming Events” or in the Yellow Pages under “Actions” or “Car Auctions” or go on line and make the same inquiry including your region.
Government auctions are great places to buy supply of any type, including vehicles and machinery. These goods are usually either government surplus (new and used) or assets seized from the public. In The USA, it is best to register your interest in the auction catalogues of the two main governments auctioneers: the Department of Defense and the General Services Administration (GSA). Other countries have similar bodies, which your local authorities can assist you to get in contact with.
These government departments auction off tens of thousands of cars or trucks or every imaginable description every year in the USA. Cars and other vehicles form a large percentage of these auctions in monetary value – you would honestly find it hard to comprehend how many cars or trucks the government owns in the name of the people, from limos to lawnmowers. They all have to be replaced on a regular basis according to a schedule and the old ones are sold off.
The unbelievable fact that works so well in the business person’s favour, is that the government is more engrossed in clearing out their sheds of all this gear to make room for more than it is in turning a profit on it. All you need to do is register with the Department of Defense and the GSA and they will send you their auction catalogues automatically. This way you will have time to inspect the goods before you bid.
The next part in this mini series will discuss how you can work out the value of the items that are being auctioned off.
Owen Jones, the author of this piece writes on a variety of topics, but is now involved with remote car alarms. If you would like to know more, please go to our website at Laser Temperature Gun.
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
If you go to a car show, expect to get impressed. After all, that is the whole purpose of putting on the show in the first place. Having said that, you will also see fantastic, if not the best, examples of four-wheeled vehicles. However, the question is: should you buy a car at a car show?
Well, that is not a simple question to answer, because it depends on you and the conditions. It is never a wise idea to purchase on a whim, but if you see something that you have really been looking for for some time, then you may have to purchase it there and then or wait a long time to get another opportunity.
What do they recommend? Never go shopping whilst you are hungry? The same saying could be applied to this situation and the expenditure will definitely be hundreds if not thousands of times more than a trolley full of shopping.
Basically, the criterion is: do you really know what the car is worth? The owner of the car will know what the car is worth and he or she will also know that you are seeing the car in the best light. The owner will also have paid to enter the exhibition, the price of which will also be added to the cost of the car.
Therefore, if you are purchasing something extraordinary like a custom car, then you will almost certainly be paying a premium at a car show, but if you are purchasing a stock car, you might be more likely to be offered a discount. So in general, a car show is likely to be more expensive, the more customized the car.
This means that you need more knowledge, the more specialized the car is that you would like to purchase. Anyone with enough money can purchase a Ford Prius straight off the production line, you only have to look in the Ford catalogue and look up the list price, but who knows the price or value of a customized, hand-made 1968 Morgan 2-Plus-2?
There will be other problems at a car show as well. The owner of the car might be quite busy talking to people about the car. Enthusiasts will have lots of questions concerning the car’s engine capacity, coachwork and age et cetera, so you might find it difficult to get any attention. The other thing is that you will not be able to take the vehicle for a test drive whilst it is at the show.
You might find that the owner does not really take you seriously. This is almost certainly because he or she meet dozens of ‘tyre kickers’ every month. Everybody wants to know the answers to questions like: how long did it take to do that? How much did it cost to do that? How much is the car worth? Is the car for sale?
You will certainly not be the first to ask these questions. The owner has heard it all before. If you are serious, get some contact details, take some photos and promise to get in touch after the show. Use the time you have left to do some research and find out whether you have a good deal on your hands or whether you just had a narrow escape.
Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on many subjects, but is at present involved with car detailing prices. If you want some suggestions on detailing cars come over to our website now at Detailing Car Interiors.
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Car detailing, or car valeting, as it is called in Britain, means the thorough cleansing and polishing of a vehicle. One of the dirtiest parts of any car is the wheels and the wheel arches. Dust and mud are the chief culprits here. Every single car suffers from road dust and brake pad dust and these are normally held in place by a thick layer of mud, particularly if it has rained.
Brake dust comes chiefly from the wearing away of the brake pads on their disk brakes. It is very abrasive and needs to be cleaned away on a regular basis. Likewise, road dust which is mostly stone dust, is also abrasive and it should be removed as soon as you can. After a time or as soon as it rains, clay and mud will get kicked up over these dusts and stick them all firmly in place.
This can have the result of brakes becoming hotter than they should do, which has the effect of raising the chance of brake failure due to excess heat. So you ought to remove this coating regularly not merely because it is unattractive, but because it can become a safety hazard. Therefore, detailing your car wheels is one of the most vital jobs in valeting your car.
There are, naturally, lots of decent cleaning fluids for this job. If your wheel rims are painted, you may want to test any cleaning fluid you are thinking of using by rubbing some of it on a very small part of paint so see if it bleaches it or takes the paint off altogether. This is not likely, but it is worth checking, if you have unusual wheel rims.
This test should be carried out for cleaning fluid and for polish. You ought to use cleaning fluid and polish that is compatible with the metal that your wheels are made from. So if you do not know, you will need to find out.
Are they cast iron, steel, aluminium alloy or magnesium alloy? You do not want to apply fluids that will attack the metal, because that will cost you a great deal of money in the long run. You can find out easily in the car’s handbook or in a garage.
If you are utilizing the same cleaning gear on the body of the car as on the wheels, you ought to clean the body first, because the dust and particles on the wheels will be more coarse and more plentiful on the wheels and you do not want to transfer it to your coachwork.
Similarly, clean all the mud and dust out from the wheel arch before you start on the wheel itself. Once the wheel arches are clean, you can remove the hub caps and clean inside. put any nuts you take off in a jam jar so that you cannot lose any of them.
Keep in mind to put everything back on in the order that you took it off – first off, first on – and if you cannot keep in mind how tight to make everything write it down as you take it off. While you are down there, you could check the brake lines and bleed them if required. Try to clean your car at least once a month, but each fortnight is better and once a week is perfect.
Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on several topics, but is now involved with how to get alloy wheels and tyre packages. If you would like to know more, please visit our website at Car Tyres For Sale.
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Sunday, January 15th, 2012
It can be a scary thing when it comes to auto shipping. There are a few things that need to be considered when selecting a company to ship your car. It may be important to write out a list of criteria that the shipping company needs to meet before you decide to do business with anybody. Finding a good company to ship your car with can help put your mind at ease.
It is important that the company your dealing with has a good reputation. You would find a company that has been in business for years. You may be able to find a site on the internet that reviews these companies. Many classic car guys know of the best companies to do business with.
Insurance is also very important to know about before your vehicle is shipped. The business needs to insure your asset while it is in their possession. Do not be afraid to ask them questions about their insurance policy. Get signed paperwork stating they are insured and that your asset will be covered if an accident were to take place.
The company is ultimately responsible for your car from the time that they receive it to the time that they deliver it to you. You may consider getting some paperwork that is signed stating that they are responsible for your vehicle while it is in their possession. It is expensive to ship a car and you want to make sure that you are covered in the event of an accident.
Do not be afraid to be a little nosey with the shipper of your car. Ask any questions that you can possible think of. A quality shipper will do every thing that they can to ensure you are comfortable shipping your vehicle through them. They will understand that you are worried and should be used to dealing with your concern.
Make sure your vehicle is worth having shipped. If you are considering buying a car out of state and having it shipped be sure to take costs into consideration. Purchasing a car worth five hundred dollars online and then paying thousands of dollars to have it shipped does not make much sense. You can sometimes work the shipping costs into the purchase of the car. If you are doing business with a high end dealership that is out of state they may waive the shipping charges. If the car is worth enough money the dealership may ship the car themselves.
When importing overseas you are dealing with a completely different animal entirely. The states have not only smog regulations but your vehicle must also meet safety requirements. Cars made overseas do not always meets the requirements of the states. There are also going to be some importing taxes involved. All of these need to be considered before you even purchase the car. The last thing you want is to purchase a car in another country only to not be able to ship it home.
Insurance is probably the most important thing to take into consideration. A car can be a very expensive investment at it is important to make sure your investment is properly protected. Taking these precautions when dealing with auto shipping can help you sleep at night.
For more on Car Shipping or Vehicle Transport please visit MetroGistics.
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Saturday, January 14th, 2012
Environmental changes on our planet are a reality, no longer in the realm of alchemy and pseudoscience. Thus, it is in the best interests of our world as well as of all industrial operations to take the necessary steps to avoid further deterioration of our planet. Note the growing popularity of hybrid vehicles, wind farms and just about any form of alternative energy.
Green homebuilding offers an opportunity to reduce energy consumption and this is another area that is growing in popularity. Cities are on the campaign trail to promote more energy efficient light bulbs, city buses, and street lighting. Recycling just about everything has become the norm.
Auto shipping companies are not an exception to this general shift towards urgent attempts to restore and stabilize a near-depleted world: a fairly young, recent, and one of the most innovative and distinctive industries in the history of modern civilization, they have been acutely attuned to modern problems and have been engaged in the campaign to reduce global warming for years now, without much pomp and fanfare.
It is undoubtedly due to this new emergence of the industry that they are able to understand their potential for cleaning up the planet. In the wake of serious environmental pollution caused by container vessels, oil freighters and trucks, to name a few of the master polluters, they must put a great deal of effort into innovative technology to avoid future accidents in their own shipping industry as well as in others. They desire to do this because it is the right thing to do for the environment and the right thing to do for the economic survival of this huge and burgeoning industry.
It is estimated that a single fairly large auto shipping company can save up to three million gallons of fuel, which means more than 38 million pound less greenhouse gases in our immediate atmosphere. And the number of expanding auto transport companies worldwide is enormous, many of them already gigantic corporations. Their number are likely only to grow with time and globalization.
Simple math can show how great the benefits can be from this industry if they practice green technology. If only one auto shipping company per state practiced the fuel saving methodology as mentioned above, national savings would be about 150 million gallons of fuel and up to two billion pounds of greenhouse gases will not be poisoning our atmosphere. So, if only half the companies existing today unite in this environmental effort, the savings would be enormous and critical progress toward a cleaner environment would be the result.
There are still too many vehicles on the road and anyone who drives can attest to this fact. No one industry can conquer the pollution problem alone. But those companies that lead the way to a greener future can be very proud of their achievements and stand as an example for the rest of the world to follow. This can only help them to greater profitability and promote world prosperity and health.
To read more on Car Transport or to get an online Auto Shipping Quote please visit MetroGistics.
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
A car is a valuable asset that needs to be protected. Not only is there a monetary value to our vehicle, we often are emotionally attached and physically dependent on our vehicles to transport us from one place to another. When a vehicle needs to be moved a long distance, it is important that it have good care. When you must choose an auto transport company, you need to be diligent in your search in order for that vehicle to arrive at the new destination without damage. These tips should help you in choosing a safe and reliable auto transport company.
You should choose an auto shipping company with a good reputation. The Internet has made it easy to check out the reputation of such companies. Enter the company name into one of the better search engines and see what people have to say. Customers that are unsatisfied with a company are quick to report to review sites today. With larger companies, you will always find one or two dissatisfied customers, so read the reviews carefully to see how the issue was resolved. In addition, if the majority or reviews that you find for a company are negative, then you should consider using another company.
Inquire with the company to be sure that they have the necessary licenses to move your vehicle. They should have a federal license as well as the necessary insurance and bond requirements. If the carrier is legitimate, they should have no problem in showing you this paperwork.
Be sure that you ask the company about the insurance that they have to cover any damage that might happen to your car during the move. Be sure to find out about any limitations to that insurance. For example, some companies do not cover damage that might be caused by flying gravel. This includes paint chips and broken glass. If this is not a part of the companies insurance, you will want to know before signing any paperwork.
Most companies offer different options for shipping your vehicle. Not every company will offer every option, so check to see what is available.
With the open shipping method your vehicle is simply loaded in an open trailer. While less expensive, cars are more susceptible to damage from the elements. If it is storm season, there is the possibility of hail damage. Flying gravel can also cause problems.
Enclosed shipping uses an enclosed trailer and reduces the likelihood of damage to your vehicle from road debris. The difference in price may be worth protecting your vehicle from possible damage, especially if you are shipping an antique or specialty vehicle.
Economy service cost less but may take more time to get your vehicle where you need it to be. The vehicle may change trailers several times in the process of getting to your new home and spend a few days between locked in a secure storage yard. If you are not in a big hurry to get the vehicle where you eventually will need it, this can save money.
Full service is the quickest way to get you vehicle to its new destination and usually includes door to door service.
To read more on Car Transport or to get an online Auto Shipping Quote please visit MetroGistics.
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
If you’ve never shipped a vehicle before, the whole process can be a bit overwhelming at first. There are, however, a few things that you can look out for that may help you choose the best vehicle shipping company for your needs.
One very necessary thing to consider is how quick they are to show you their insurance policy. Any company that does not cover their cargo or will not show you their policy does not deserve your trust or your business. They may be in legal trouble, financial trouble, or just plain mismanaged and you want nothing to do with this failing company looking for as many suckers as they can to seduce before they go under.
The company you choose must be honest and reliable and financially sound enough to offer you several policies from which to choose. There are two types of insurance in the industry, primary and excess. The primary will cover damages independently of your current personal insurance policy. Excess coverage is just that, it covers damages in excess of your currently held personal policy. The company should be eager to describe what types of accidents and damages their policy covers so you can make an intelligent choice of the coverage you need to purchase from them.
Once you have these issues settles, you can move on to the next stage of preparing and submitting your car. There are several types of trucks and services. You have probably seen more open carriers than container carriers around. Open carriers are preferred by many customers because they are less expensive. In many cases the distances the cargo has to travel are particularly large, and if weather is fair open trucks often move out more quickly.
Generally shipments by sea use container shipping. The drawbacks of container shipping are the obvious increase in price as well as the less obvious time factor, Auto shipping companies are not quick to ship partial containers so you may have to wait a considerable amount of time before your container is full and ready to depart.
The closed carrier truck transport will cost you more. Also, there can be delays in shipment as this type of carrier will not begin its journey until it is fully loaded. You can get earlier shipment but it will cost you excess fees. The closed carrier does offer protection against inclement weather, flying road debris and theft or vandalism. If your car has to travel a long distance or if it is a rare, expensive, or fragile vintage model, it is worth protecting your investment by choosing the closed container truck.
The reputable company will offer insurance for each and every vehicle it carries and any damages they sustain will be fully compensated while under their care. Over and above, they carry liability insurance of at least $800,000 to cover the cargo should several of the vehicles become damaged. Honest companies care about their reputations and will not sacrifice their name by mishandling or endangering their customers’ property. They will insure against this. So do not do business with any company that will not give you proof of insurance or fails to bring it up in initial conversations.
If you need to find Maine Auto Transport companies, Maryland Auto Transport companies, or auto shipping in any other state, please visit MetroGistics.
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Sky high fuel prices, the recession and the threat of unemployment means that most drivers are searching for ways to decrease the amount of fuel they use in their cars. There are various things you can do to lessen your fuel bills that will not include any expensive alterations to your vehicle. In fact, it will not mean any modifications at all.
One of the first things to understand is that fuel additives do not work. None of them have been proven to work. On the other hand a well tuned engine will run at its maximum fuel efficiency. This can most easily be incorporated into your car’s annual service.
Another technique to save fuel is not to accelerate quickly or brake suddenly. Try to drive smoothly and keep under 60 miles per hour. Fifty-six miles per hour is the most efficient driving speed for many modern cars.
However, the easiest way of saving money on driving your car, is to turn off the air conditioning system altogether. You have almost certainly already noticed that your car is less responsive when you have the air conditioning running. This is because your car’s engine is powering the wheels of your car and the air conditioning system. In other words, your car’s engine is driving two motors at the same time, splitting its resources.
Therefore, you should avoid using your car’s air conditioning system unless you really have to have it. Opening the roof light is a good substitute, which will not create too much draft. The extra sun light is invigorating too. I personally like to have my window down while I am driving, although I am aware that it can be very drafty in the back of the car if you have passengers there.
If you do not have rear passengers and you do not want too much draft anyway, you can open a rear window in order to lower the temperature in your car.
A vehicle’s air conditioning system is a boon if you can afford to use it, but it is also an superfluous luxury if you need to save some money on fuel. Some statistics show that a car’s air conditioning can cost anything between 5% and 10% of your fuel costs, if your are driving slowly in the inner city. Less if you are driving fast on the freeway.
Turning off the air conditioning is the simplest and easiest technique to save on your fuel bills. Many auto cooling systems still have fans and very powerful ones as well. There is no need to roast just because you have turned the car’s air conditioning off.
Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on many subjects, but is currently involved with split air conditioning systems. If you are interested in Home Air Conditioning Systems, please click through to our site.
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