October 2016

How Am I Going to Get My Car to the Show?

Car enthusiasts love auto shows. The sound of engines roaring combined with all the gorgeous cars on display is enough to excite anyone who’s interested in cars. But if you own a car that you want to show off to car enthusiast admirers, you’ll know that getting to the auto show isn’t as simple as hopping in your car and driving there.

Your classic car is special, maybe one of only a few of its kind still left. Classic cars don’t just make it to a ripe age in such impeccable condition. They were taken care of well and weren’t driven a lot. The last thing you want to do is drive your car hundreds, maybe even thousands, of miles to get to a show.

Car Show Auto Transport

There are many reasons to ship your car to a show instead of driving it. Obviously you don’t want to add too much mileage. A lower mileage can add a lot of value to your car’s worth. Often driving long distances can cause the value of your car to drop significantly.

But a classic car is about more than just mileage. You’re preserving an invaluable piece of history for future generations. There simply isn’t a price one can put on that.

Unfortunately, driving your car to a show is impractical at best and dangerous at worst. Your car might be fragile and unable to make such a long journey. You don’t want to drive to a show only to end up with a car that’s broken down. When going to a car show, you’re working against time. If your car breaks down, you’ll need to get it fixed. That could very well cause you to miss the whole show.

How to Ship A Classic Car

Classic cars should be shipped in the safest way possible. If your car has only a few scratches, or none whatsoever, you’ll need to be particularly careful about avoiding any damage. On a new car a dent or scratch is bad, on a classic car it’s something short of a catastrophe.

Reliable auto shipping companies do their best to ensure your car is returned in the same condition as when you handed it over. Despite this, they can never give you a 100% guarantee there won’t be damage. Good auto transporters will have insurance to help you cover the costs if anything happens, but that won’t mean quite as much if your car is a timeless masterpiece. No matter how well damage is repaired, it’s still damage. Your car’s value is directly liked to how well it’s been preserved. Even when fixed, damage can have a lasting effect on your car’s value.

Your best bet for shipping a classic car is enclosed vehicle transport. Enclosed vehicle transport means your car will be shipped in a vehicle carrier that isn’t open. This will protect it from various things that could potentially cause damage. Even if the vehicle carrier is involved in a minor accident (like a car driving into its backside while at a traffic light), your car could possibly come off completely unharmed.

By making use of enclosed auto transport, you’ll also protect your car from the elements. Car shows aren’t typically in the rainy season, but harsh sun can also cause damage over time. If the trip to this car show will take a few hours, your car could end up being like a furnace on wheels once it reaches its destination.

Protecting your car from sun damage (and any weather other weather, for that matter) is especially important if you own a roofless car. Even once it’s summer, unexpected summer rain could leave the inside of your car in a soggy mess.

Don’t Trust Just Anyone

Chances are, your classic car is almost like a baby to you. You’ve probably spent a lot of time taking care of it. You might even have fixed it up yourself. It’s never easy to leave your possessions in others’ hands. But it can be even harder when it’s one of your most prized possessions. This isn’t just airport luggage or furniture, after all.

Once you hand over that car, you’ll have no way to supervise it. At that stage, you’ll have to start thinking about how you’re going to get to the show. You might feel helpless, even a little overwhelmed by the thought of what could happen.

Suncoast Auto Transport

At Suncoast Auto Transport, we understand how you feel. We aim to set you at ease by offering a reliable auto transport service. When your car is with us, you shouldn’t have to worry about what it will look like once it arrives at its destination. Our staff is trained to deal with your car professionally. You can arrange for your car to be dropped off at a terminal, or send it directly to where you’re staying. Just give us a call to learn more about the auto shipping options available.

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