Car shipping

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Car shipping is the transport of a vehicle from a seller in one place to a buyer in another place. This includes country to country shipping as well as state to state shipping. Auto shipping and transport was largely a commercial activity conducted by dealers, manufacturers and brokers until the last ten to fifteen years. The increased use of the Internet use has allowed this niche service to grow and reach the general consumer marketplace.
Before the Internet
Prior to the Internet, people had to purchase cars from local dealers due to the difficulty in transporting a vehicle from its point of origin to the purchaser's place of residence. While freight businesses did exist, this method of transporting a vehicle was generally expensive and not cost efficient. Freight shipping is still based on increments of weight, and can cost significantly more than a specialized car transport company that charges based on distance or other basis. Due to this cost, the shipment of automobiles was restricted to those who had the money to purchase both the car and the transport.
Advances from the Internet
This car shipping industry has grown significantly since the advent of the Internet. People are now able to purchase cars from anywhere in the world and have them shipped to their doorstep. Dealerships are increasingly marketing online towards people from all over the world. Some small used car dealers also sell cars online. Ebay and other online market places have increased consumer choice. Collectible and rare cars make up a large portion of the cars that are purchased via the Internet. Oftentimes, a desired vehicle is unavailable locally, and the person must find a way to transport the vehicle. Due to this increased demand, car shipping companies have become more prominent with quality service and car shipping quotes. Choosing a reputable car shipping company has become more and more difficult with advances in internet technology. With growing visibility into car shipping processes and practices, the barriers to entry have been opened and the number of service providers in the market create complex challenges for consumers as they struggle to find competitive differentiation amongst these offerings. The internet has also brought about a number of scams and ripoffs.
Car transportation
When a car is shipped, it is loaded onto a carrier, which transports a vehicle to a new place. Before shipping, each car is subject to records and inspections. Records of damage and other markings of a vehicle are kept so that a company is not liable for damage that did not occur during transport.

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