So you have at last purchased the car that you have always dreamt of. Only problem is, the deal has been made in the other corner of the country. Well, you do not have to view it as a problem, as there are many car transport services that help you transport your car from any one point to another. If you are unclear and uncomfortable dealing with car transport services, the following tips may help you deal better with your car transport company.

The Cost Factor

The first question you have to ask the car transporter is: what will be the total cost of car transportation? Here you have to do some homework and ask for quotes from several auto transport companies so that you can compare the rates. The cost of transporting your car is usually calculated on the basis of the following information that you need to supply to the auto transport company:

* Origin and destination points

* Type of vehicle to be transported

* The date of departure

* Type of transport service you want such as door-to-door or terminal-to-terminal etc.

Mode Of Payment

Enquire about the payment method. Most of the auto transport companies will not demand a full advance payment, but others may request a deposit fee that should not exceed 25% of the total transportation cost. Either cash or check is generally accepted, but in case of credit card payment you may be required to pay a surcharge of 2 to 3%.

Go Through The Contract In Detail

Do not go by the verbal promises of the auto transporter, and be sure to put everything in black and white on paper. Make sure that there is a clause regarding the penalties the company has to pay if it cannot deliver your car within a specified time period. Similarly you may have to pay some penalty if you cancel the contract after a certain time limit. But this should not exceed $250.

Enquire About Insurance

Your car should be insured against any kind of damage by the car transporter. Demand a copy of this insurance and know beforehand the type of the coverage, whether it is primary or secondary. If any damage occurs on transit, your car insurance provider will be responsible for paying for the damage. However, if you place any personal article inside the car, the auto transport company will not be responsible for their damage or theft.

Check Thoroughly At Time Of Delivery

Do not be in such a rush when receiving your car, and make sure to examine your car carefully and slowly for any damage. Take note of the mileage in addition to the condition of the car, such as the car roof and bumpers. Instances of damages are rare; still if you find any, make a list of all damage and obtain the driver’s signature on it.

Parting with something valuable or dear is not the easiest thing for anyone, and if that thing happens to be your newly purchased dream car, that anxiety can be all the more intolerable.

To make matters worse, if you happen to be relocating, or you bought your car in some other state other than yours, you would actually have to entrust some stranger or some service to transport your car back to you.

To reunite with your beloved car, you must make sure to use the services of a fully licensed and insured car transport company that specializes in transporting cars. Doing thorough research on the various car transporter companies and car transport service before deciding on one will minimize the risk of any damage or mishap to your car:

* Just like any other industry, the auto transport industry is marked by myriad prices and multiple car transport options. Your first task involves choosing the right kind of auto transport. Depending on the value of your car, and how badly you want to lessen the risk of damage, you have the option of an enclosed, open or fabric covered auto transporter to ship your car. The covered trailer type carriers are definitely the safest and costliest options. If you have a tight budget, you can consider transporting your car on the multi-layer carriers used by car dealers. As your car will be just one of many cars of their total cargo, they will charge you less, but your car will still remain protected during shipping nonetheless.

* You also need to decide whether to go with a car transport company or with a car transport broker. A car transport broker typically does not have his own trailer while an auto transport company does. The broker has to make arrangements with the bigger car transport services to transport your car on their trucks. Brokers typically ask for an initial deposit, while the rest of the car transport payment is made, upon safe delivery of your car, to the car transport service that actually shipped your car.

* Insurance is a must if you are considering transporting your car over a long distance. Generally your own auto insurance company covers the car, but sometimes the car transport companies offer a package in which the insurance costs are included. In any case, be clear of what is covered by insurance and what is not.

* It is safest to deal with an auto transport company that does offer a satellite tracking service. Most major transport companies offer this service for free. Keeping a constant tab on the route and the move helps keep you informed every step of the way during the car shipping, and reassured that your car will arrive home safely.

Why fear the driving instructor when all he/she wants to do is help build up your confidence and teach you to drive. They are not ogres - they are human beings just like you and me - only with more knowledge on how to control and drive a vehicle of which they will be sharing with you - once you have booked your first driving lesson.

In a way it should be the roads you fear more so than that of your driving instructor. Not knowing what another driver is going to do has to be the scary part of learning to drive, however in saying that, if you stick to the Highway Code and the other driver also -then there should be no problems

A driving instructor’s work is cut out for him/her and also the learner, there job entails teaching people to drive safely on the roads and to prepare them for their driving test. Your instructor will throughout your lessons become your close companion/friend giving you sound advice as time progresses. They will help you relax while at the same time building up your confidence along the way before any introduction of the controls take place. The basis of driving will follow this.

Once the initial start up process has begun and you are now comfortable with the basics - then the lessons following this will take place on the public roads. At this stage, you will be sat behind the driver’s wheel and will carry out any manoeuvres suggested by the driving instructor. Normally most learners starting out will have a designated route to follow in advance. You will be monitored at all times by your driving instructor during your lessons. The instructor will be looking to see how you handle the vehicle and if you are following the rules accordingly etc.

Learners and their car they learn to drive in will have dual controls; this is a safety precaution for both you the instructor and other motorists on the road. Dual controls will be used in a case of emergency - where the vehicle you are in will need to be halted. If a friend or member of your family has kindly offered their services i.e. teaching you to drive then make sure they have all the legal requirements to do so - they must have held a valid full driving licence for three years. L plates will need to be displayed.

Do not attempt to drive a vehicle that is not roadworthy - you don’t want to lose that licence - before it’s issued.