Tips for Shipping Inoperable Vehicles

If you have a vehicle that doesn’t run you’re probably going to need some help from auto transport from Norfolk Virginia to Kentucky businesses to get it to your desired destination. Whether you’re using auto shipping from Norfolk Virginia to Kentucky services to move your non-running vehicle to a body shop, or just moving it to a new spot, you’ll want to take a look at our tips for shipping inoperable vehicles.

Loading Non-Running Vehicle’s

If you have a vehicle that cannot start or move under their own power, they are considered to be non-running or inoperable. You’ll most likely see some type of variant of the phrase “in-op” during your research for inoperable auto transport from Norfolk Virginia to Kentucky services. Normally vehicles being shipped are driven on and off of the carrier, regardless of what type it is (open, enclosed, etc.). When you have a non-running vehicle, this of course is impossible to do, so instead the auto will need to be loaded differently. Usually this is done with a special winch, the winch is attached to the car and slowly lifted until the vehicle is in place, from there it will be secured for the next steps of the auto shipping from Norfolk Virginia to Kentucky process.

Will it Impact my Transport?

If you’re wondering whether or not your non-running vehicle will have an impact on your auto transport from Norfolk Virginia to Kentucky, it will. The issue with transporting non-running vehicles is the fact that not all carriers have a winch to lift the car in place. For this reason, you should always tell your representative that you want to ship a non-running vehicle. There will be a price difference for a non-running vehicle, usually somewhere around $100 extra. If you misrepresent your vehicle to avoid paying extra money, you will most likely run into trouble as your representative will dispatch a carrier without a winch to pick up your car. Because the carrier will not be able to pick up your car and place it on the transporter, you will be charged for a wasted trip or a trip fee, your order may be cancelled and you could be asked additional inconvenience fees depending on the contract, not to mention some really aggravated drivers and representatives. To learn more about auto shipping from Norfolk Virginia to Kentucky, visit www.autoshippinggroup.com or call ASG’ s team at (888) 588-1269.