North Carolina to Arizona Auto Transport Service

How Much does the North Carolina to Arizona Auto Shipping Service Cost?

Various factors like fuel prices, distance, routes, type of vehicle, and vehicle condition determine the shipping cost; as these factors keep on changing from individual to individual, the cost also varies, making it difficult to calculate the cost for shipping.

Rapid Auto Shipping experts have studied the data of recent shipping of cars using open car transport from different cities of both states in respect to market conditions and prepared the following table for a better understanding of the average cost for Shipping car from North Carolina to Arizona : 

Note: Prices are based on recent sedan shipping using Open Car Carrier and current market scenarios. The provided time to ship is the time taken after your car is loaded on our trailer. For a Customized and Accurate Auto Transportation quote, please call our toll-free number: +1 (833) 233-4447.

How Much Time does the North Carolina to Arizona Vehicle Transport Service take?

Both states share quite a long distance, and besides the distance, other factors play an important role when shipping vehicles from one state to another. These factors should be kept in mind while shipping the car as these help in a lot of ways, from calculating the cost to finding the best carriers for the vehicle following are the major factors that affect the car shipping time :  

Vehicle dimensions:

Vehicles like SUVs and trucks take more time to ship as these vehicles need proper specialization and take more time for loading and unloading, whereas small vehicles can be easily shipped and take less time for loading and unloading.

Distance:

Longer distance usually takes more time for shipping, but when the distance is high, many auto shipping companies, including us, take fewer stops to cover the distance as soon as possible.

Routes:

Popular routes can be easily covered, and due to rapid traffic, carriers are easy to get for shipping, decreasing time, whereas long routes have fewer carriers and increase the time for shipping.

Vehicle condition:

The car's condition plays an essential role as working vehicles take less time to load and unload, whereas inoperable vehicles take more time to load and unload vehicles from the trailer.

Season:

Different seasons have a different effect on the time for shipping; in winter, snowy roads and a foggy environment make car shipping very difficult, and in summer, the roads have high traffic, increasing the time for shipping. Spring and Fall are the two best times to ship a car as roads are clear, and the high availability of trailers makes it best to ship the car.

How to Ship Vehicles from North Carolina to Arizona Easily?

Both states share long routes, increasing the number of carriers who can ship vehicles properly. Many carriers are used to ship different types of vehicles as per one requirement. Rapid Auto Shipping provides every major type of carrier to ship vehicles from car to truck easily. The following is a list of some major and highly demanded carriers that are used for  smooth North Carolina to Arizona auto transport service:     

Open auto shipping:

These carriers are one of the oldest methods to ship cars. These carriers have open designs, which makes loading and unloading easy but exposes the car to unwanted elements like road debris while shipping. These carriers have high shipping capacity, making them most affordable for shipping, and these carriers are best suited to shipping standard or used cars. 

Enclosed auto shipping:

These carriers are the safest for shipping cars from one state to another. These carriers are closed from all sides, providing extra protection to the car. These carriers have limited shipping capacity, providing fast and secure shipping services. These carriers are costly but best for shipping high-value and rare cars.

Flatbed carriers:

These carriers have no roofs, no walls open from all sides, and are large; these carriers are used for shipping large vehicles like trucks and buses or for shipping inoperable vehicles. These carriers are a little costly due to their operating charges but provide fast shipping services.

Shipping by train:

When the route is above 2000 miles, like NC to AZ, this car shipping service is used for shipping bulk cars. When shipping by train, you can opt between enclosed and open as per your vehicle type.

How to Prepare for the North Carolina to Arizona Auto Shipping Service?

When shipping a car from one to there are some important steps that one is required to follow to prevent any damages while shipping a car from North Carolina to Arizona. The important steps are mentioned as follows : 

Cleaning:

Start by washing your car properly and clean the interior of the car. Washing will uncover any dents, scratches or damages to the car that are covered with dust, and when you clean the interior, please take out any personal belongings from the car;  As these things can cause damage while shipping as they can be prone to theft and after washing you will get a clear picture of the car condition.

Maintaining:

Take your car to the garage or do it yourself. Please check the fluids, check the battery level of the car and tight any loose screws. These are some important things that should be kept in mind while shipping the car, as these things can cause issues in the long term. Ensure to fill the gas tank to quarter and cover any additional equipment attached to the car's exterior.

Inspecting:

After washing and maintaining the vehicle, take a quick look at the car and note down if there are any scratches, dents or damages to the car before shipping; inform us about all these things our experts for precautions and take proper photos from all the angles of the car for future purposes.

Documents:

Take a list of important papers from our experts and collect every needed paper before shipping, as they will help us ensure smooth shipping and identify your car and you. Read all the documents we provided and store them properly for future reference. 

Insurance:

Rapid Auto Shipping provides a primary insurance package with every vehicle shipped, and if you want any changes as per your vehicle requirements, contact our expert. It is important to get an insurance premium as it acts as a safe guide and helps to protect from any unforeseen event while shipping.