In most cases, your car shipping company will pick up your car at your home or workplace (whichever is more convenient for you). You will typically be given a 3-day window for pickup. Then, the driver of the car carrier will contact you when he has a clear idea of the time he or she will pick up your vehicle.
This is called door-to-door shipping and it is the most common way of shipping a car owned by an individual. However, there may be reasons that the car carrier cannot pickup your car at your home. Here are the two most common:
Car carriers are not permitted on your street. If your street is too narrow or an HOA does not permit vehicles over a certain weight, the carrier cannot pickup your car at your home. If this is the case, you should let the driver know so they can contact you as they near your home. Then, you can agree on a nearby spot to meet where the car carrier can park and your vehicle can be loaded.
You are not available to meet the car carrier. If you have to leave town before your scheduled pickup date or you need to use your car until the last minute you are in town, then you should consider using a terminal. A terminal is facility where vehicles can be dropped off and stored. You simply drop off your vehicle before your scheduled pickup date.
You can also use a terminal for delivery or it can be delivered to your home or workplace. Please be sure to ask your car shipping company about any additional costs that may be associated with using a terminal.
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