Tips for Shipping Your Car in Winter
As a seasonal industry, Car Shipping experiences its busiest times during the warmer months with a decidedly slower pace in the coldest ones. These changes in supply and demand inevitably result in shifts within the auto transport landscape. Because these shifts affect Carrier availability and industry pricing structures, it’s essential the customer is aware of […]
Enclosed Trailers for Winter Transport
If you’re planning to get auto transport during the colder months of the year, it can be helpful to consider some things that will help keep your car in good shape throughout the long haul of cold weather vehicle shipping. Just as keeping your car in the garage helps to protect it from harsh weather […]
Shipping Extra Luggage with your Vehicle?
Can you leave personal items in your car during shipping? For shipments that do not go through a port, Yellowfin’s current terms allow up to 100 lbs in the trunk/back compartment at no extra charge only with the Carrier’s pre-approval. Extra weight carries an additional charge. Port shipments cannot contain luggage. Request a personalized car-shipping […]
Expectations Vs. Reality
“Auto Transport Services”. Sounds pretty self-explanatory, right? Because of this, most people think they know exactly what to expect when booking their shipment. Unfortunately, shipping a car is not as straightforward as one might expect. And, unlike booking a train, reserving a flight or mailing a package, the Auto Transport process is considerably more elaborate. In […]
Transporting an Unregistered Car
Need to move a newly purchased car before registration is complete, or relocate a vehicle with expired registration? Consider carrier-trailer transport alongside any road-use options your DMV permits. Tell Yellowfin about the vehicle’s registration status, condition and pickup requirements so the shipment can be assessed before booking. Moving an unregistered car and driving it on […]
What if my car arrives before I do?
If your car arrives before you do, plan who will receive it, inspect it and pay the Carrier. Pickup and delivery dates are estimates, so discuss your availability before booking. This guide explains representative and storage arrangements to confirm. Request a personalized car-shipping quote and tell Yellowfin about your delivery needs. Discuss your […]
How to Minimize Exposure Damage
Although there is a certain level of protection offered to each vehicle by trailer beams, platforms and other cars, Open-Carrier’s cannot offer complete protection against bad weather, road or wind-borne debris, bugs or other wildlife. What you can do to counter Open-Carrier safety risks…. Request the Upper-Level Open-Carriers have 2 levels on which […]
Buying Your Car Online
Buying an automobile over the internet is becoming more and more popular. Whether you’re looking for new or used, classic or exotic, from a dealership or on Craigslist, the possibilities are endless. However, when it comes to the logistics of actually getting your new car to you, many buyers balk at the idea of an […]
Your Boat Transportation Guide
Every Spring and Fall thousands of boats are transported across state lines or from one end of the country to the other. If this season marks your first experience with boat transportation, you’ll need to know how to find a reliable hauler, how to prepare your boat properly and what to do if something happens […]
Shipping Your Motorcycle
Whether you’re looking to buy a motorcycle on the other side of the country, moving to another state or simply wish to have it shipped to a special event, Yellowfin can provide you with offers from numerous specialist transporters that provide expert solutions at an affordable rate without sacrificing on your security or schedule priorities. […]