Insurance in car shipping: How it works
Car shipping is a process that has many elements in play. It goes through several phases and is quite a complicated process. One such element is Insurance in car shipping, which obviously plays a role in all the phases of auto transport.
In life, you get insurance on your life, car, house etc incase of an emergency or an unexpected situation. It is bound to provide great relief as you know you are insured whatever the case may be. Similarly, in car shipping, it is considered common practice for customers to insure their car that is about to be shipped.
Most reputed car shipping companies such as Car Shipping Dubai – CSD offer insurance packages alongside their shipping services. While there really is no need for it, considering the quality of our work, we understand that the time during car shipping can be a stressful and anxiety riddled time period for our customers. We want our customers to feel at ease and relaxed during the auto transport period, attending to their own work knowing that the best in the business is conducting the shipping with the comprehensive insurance packages that we offer.
How to get insurance coverage
Most reputed car shipping companies such as Car Shipping Dubai – CSD offer insurance coverages with their car shipping services that cover many types of potential damages that could happen. You have the luxury of choosing from several packages that we offer.
If you are not satisfied with the level of insurance that we provide, you can always opt for getting your vehicle insured from an outside party as well. This provides a higher fortitude of financial safety when car shipping, incase of any unfortunate incidents.
An important tip when it comes to insurance issues is to always take pictures of your car from all angles prior and after the car is shipped and document any damages. While most reputed car shipping companies such as Car Shipping Dubai – CSD will do this for your sake themselves, it is better for you to do it yourself for your record.
Types of insurances in car shipping
All types of insurance related to auto transport can be divided into three main categories. Those are,
- Customer Insurance – This is the personal insurance that is bought by the customer for supplemental coverage on their vehicle. It is not a requirement for car shipping but it is an optional service for customers who wish for extra safety.
- Carrier Insurance – This is the insurance that is provided by the shipping company. It is set to cover most damages that could happen and is recommended for auto transport. There are several packages that are offered with different features. You are welcome to pick any one of them that you prefer.
- Broker coverages – This is also an optional coverage that you can take. This type of coverage usually has additional protection on expenses such as deductibles and repairs.
How expensive is insurance for car shipping
Price of insurance depends on several factors. Type of vehicle, distance to destination, and mode of car shipping are some of the factors that decide the cost for insurance. There are also several packages that will be offered to you based on the level of coverage. So, if you are interested in a package that provides a higher level of protection for your vehicle during car shipping, You should opt for a more expensive package.
If you are interested in obtaining extra insurance for your car, this would cost you more money as well. This would depend on the rates offered by the insurance company that you go for. To know our exact rates, you can contact one of our agents and instantly get the rates for car shipping as well as the insurance rates.
FAQ’s regarding car shipping insurance
While certain levels of coverage only apply for certain types of vehicles, generally our insurance packages apply for most types of vehicles. Automobiles, 4×4, SUV’s, vans, trailers, motorcycles, Electric vehicles and classic cars all fall under our general insurance packages.
Generally, all types of car shipping (Air freight, container shipping, Ro-ro shipping and land freight) are covered by insurance. The offered packages and their rates might vary, but we provide insurance for all the types of car shipping methods. These insurance packages are also provided to cover door-to-door transport and storage as well.
We provide 100% safe storage facilities in the UAE at a one-of-a-kind climate-controlled car storage facility. This marvellous facility, situated in Dubai provides a safe haven for all ranges of vehicles against the rough conditions in Dubai such as the heat, salinity, and the occasional sandstorms. We also provide regular maintenance checks and all types of performance tests, if requested. These storage facilities are a particular favourite with owners of high-end and classic vehicles that require the utmost care and precise handling.