BBB Car Transport, Reviews, Ratings...

BBB car transport means hiring a car transportation company that is duly accredited and positively rated by the Better Business Bureau or BBB. Any firm with BBB Accreditation means it is reliable and has good track record of satisfied customers. You are also given assurance against scammers or fraudsters.

BBB Accreditation holds so much weight because of the proven reputation and integrity of BBB through the years as a private group of concerned businesses that have bonded together to avoid scams and promote quality business. BBB gives protection to consumers and bolsters the reputation of deserving companies and corporations.

To see BBB ratings and reviews, check the BBB official website for a list of accreted car transportation companies in your city, area or state. From the website you can find BBB Accreditation, BBB Rating, Licensing and Customer Complaint History. All these bits of information add up to make sure you get the quality service you deserve and have paid for.

According to a recent BBB survey report, one of the leading reasons for complaints of fraud are car shipping deals that have been made, finalized and paid for over the Internet. The Internet is the easiest and readiest source of information regarding the car shipping industry but it is not the safest place to make financial deals and issue payments. Better Business Bureau advises that all consumers exercise wisdom in making business decisions. When hiring an automobile shipping company, it is always best to make a personal visit and issue payments through reliable means that can be tracked and/or monitored. The safest form of payment is with cash.

A legitimate and duly accredited car shipping firm usually asks for a 30% to 50% down payment that may be made in cash, check or through bank transfer. Any other means and any other amounts higher than 50% should raise suspicions. BBB ratings are based on the BBB files on a company’s past performances, business transactions, and/or customer complaints. Also considered are the amount of company information that is made available to the public, how long it has been in business, and how the firm has handled and resolved past complaints.

Besides BBB, you may also want to check a car shipping company’s authority from the federal Department of Transportation (DOT).
Also, BBB regularly prepares and publishes the BBB Reliability Report for public viewing. For companies that do not have available history or profile, BBB issues a No Rating or "NR".

When engaging in car transportation and seeking to hire professional automobile transporters, keep in mind these helpful reminders. Obtain car shipping quotations beforehand. They are free and issued quickly online or as you visit a car transportation office. Check the available car shipping insurance coverage and make sure it covers your car from bumper to bumper.

Book a reservation a few months in advance to avoid the rush and earn discounts and freebies. Physically prepare your car by removing attachments, turning off all alarms, and removing all the items inside. Check a car shipping company’s authority with the BBB or the federal Department of Transportation (DOT).