LUXURY CAR TRANSPORT. IT IS RELIABLE?

Similarly to all procedures involving the handling of precious goods, the mere thought of a luxury car transport usually generates concern.

Damage to the bodywork, theft and loss are just some of the potential dangers that threaten drivers of super expensive vehicles. Or, if they are entrusted to a trucking company, who is responsible for transferring them to a pre-established destination.

In fact, luxury vehicles, together with bulky, damaged (or non-running) and agricultural ones, fall into the category of vehicles that can be transported by third parties.

Specifically, luxury car transport is one of the various special cases in which the right service to request is car transport with a car transporter.

Today's goal is to try to reduce a right and widespread fear. We will try starting from the data that generates it, to then establish, through two practical examples, the actual degree of reliability of a luxury car transport service. There will be useful advice to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the various options, together with some advice on how to orient yourself in choosing to rely on third parties.

Precisely because it is right and widespread, fear is also the ideal starting point.

WHO FEELS COMFORTABLE TO LEAVE IT AT HOME?

Prudence is never too much

The data speak for themselves. In 2019, there were over 100.000 reported thefts in Italian homes. In 2021, according to a study proposed by the CNA (National Confederation of Crafts), there was a robbery every 3 minutes. Consequently, two out of three families have equipped their homes with alarm systems and armored doors, three out of ten with video cameras.

Protecting yourself is important, but it doesn't actually reduce the likelihood of being targeted. From thieves, perhaps, who have targeted the luxury car which, with care and attention, is kept in the garage of the victim.

The danger increases in summer months. Data in hands, for those planning to move away from their home it is statistically impossible to do so in absolute tranquillity. On the other hand, if the thought of having to leave your car in the garage takes away sleep, the alternative is not so attractive. In fact, a solution could be to bring it with you by requesting a luxury car transport service. It is a small consolation, if one thinks of the no longer encouraging data relating to thefts on the highway.

The risk is, in short, everywhere. In similar circumstances, all that remains is to try to be inspired by the behaviour of those who have already been there. Cristiano Ronaldo, for example.

Still, trusting luxury car transport is possible

In May two years ago, the neighbor of the well-known Portuguese footballer declared that several car transporters would, according to him, have taken away Ronaldo's numerous supercars. The event would have presaged Cristiano's abandonment of Italian football.

However, this story has something to teach even to those who don't know games, only departures. Whether it's a temporary separation or a permanent move, it's really unlikely that anyone who is thinking about using a luxury car transport service right now has more worries than Cristiano Ronaldo at that time.

If those who own several luxury cars have managed to entrust them to third parties, the service in question has to be a guarantee of professionalism, reliability and safety.

To deal with a fear that remains, however, right and widespread, it's time to try to imagine a much more common situation.

LEAVING WITH THE VEHICLE BUT NOT DRIVING IT. HOW DOES LUXURY CAR TRANSPORTATION WORK?

It is always advisable rely on professionals 

It's May and a move is in sight. At the top of the list of assets to transfer is a car. Whether it's a Mercedes, a Ferrari or an Audi, it doesn't matter: what is certain is that it took years and years of savings to buy it.

It is so precious that it is only used for special occasions. Moving is not one of these: for that there are the vans of the company in charge and the usual small car for last-minute transfers.

Dust, sudden movements, dangerous objects. Driving it is out of the question, as is leaving it in the old garage at the mercy of the weather. The good news is that there are two ways to transport a luxury car:

• Autonomous transport. To organize it, simply purchase or rent an appendix trolley, which must be hooked up to the towing vehicle according to very specific regulations.
• Transport with car transporter. It is included among the services offered by professionals in the road haulage sector, equipped with all the necessary equipment to carry out the transfer.

In such delicate cases, it is difficult to trust yourself as much as others. Before the actual choice, it is likely that the evaluation of the best option will revolve around these four points:

• Safety. The very first thought remains to minimize the likelihood of damage. Avoiding the risk requires, in the case of autonomous transport, experience in loading and unloading operations, together with a good knowledge of the legislation and the various types of forklifts. Choosing to use a car transporter means, on the contrary, delegating all the most delicate operations to professionals. And, therefore, entrust the vehicle to more expert (and safe!) hands than anyone else.
• Timing. Most likely, the second thought will have to do with the time required by a luxury car transport. Also in this case, the experience and organization of professional hauliers can meet the needs of the client. As a rule, in fact, the quote request forms provide a space for the communication of additional information, which can be used to share the level of urgency of the transport. However, if a private person takes care of it, it is more difficult to predict the timing of the transfer.
• Distance. If this is the third thought, it is also true that it is closely related to the second. Whether the choice falls on autonomous transport or transport with a car transporter, the distance to travel is, in fact, the first factor to consider if you are thinking about timing. A particularly high number of kilometers could discourage even the most daring motorists. On the contrary, there is no itinerary that is impossible for hauliers to follow, provided that the pick-up and delivery locations are reachable from the car transporters. And finally, that they have adequate room for maneuver during loading and unloading
• Costs. Distance is also among the factors that influence the final price of the transport. Although, at first glance, the autonomous organization might seem cheaper, the costs of refueling, those for the purchase (or rental) of the trolley and those involved in the tolls could be, in the case of long journeys, substantial. On the contrary, transport by car transporter can be really convenient, especially if in a group.

At this point it is evident that, in such delicate cases, it is much easier to rely on professionals.

Here's how to orient yourself in choosing to rely on third parties 

Once you understand that it is wiser to avoid doing everything yourself, all that remains is to choose the people to whom you entrust the luxury car transport.

As in all other cases where a car transporter rental is needed, it can be useful:

• Acquire information on who offers the service. Not all professionals the same. Between furniture, dust and unsafe objects, it is important to find the time to carry out an in-depth web research, so as to obtain an initial list of companies that can satisfy the request. An always valid alternative is word of mouth: the neighborhood or a contact list sometimes work wonders!
• Submit multiple quote requests. In addition to the aforementioned section for entering additional information, the forms to be filled in to request the service include spaces to indicate, for example, the number of vehicles to be transported, their conditions, model and brand. Communicating this information to several different companies, together with the level of urgency and the places of collection and delivery, can certainly be useful to get an idea of which is the most suitable for the needs of the moment.

Finally, the geographical area in which the hauliers operate, the effective availability of the service at a precise moment and the budget that one is willing to use are the aspects that must be considered in order to make an even more accurate selection.

In short, if it is May (or any other month), and if there is a move (or a departure) in sight, those who own expensive vehicles can be really calm only by opting for a professional luxury car transport service. This also applies to the most fearful, who will be happy to know that they can still contribute to its success.

Indeed, in order to reduce the risk of damage to the bone, it is important that, before departure, the owner of the vehicle does not weigh it down excessively. It is also essential to empty the tank (or reduce the fuel level to a minimum), as well as make sure that the battery charge level is such as to ensure use of the car once reached the destination.

Always for the more fearful, the advice is to entrust your luxury vehicle to Trasauto Logistica.

TRASAUTO LOGISTICA AND COVERED AND INSURED LUXURY CAR TRANSPORT

Valuable vehicles in safe hands

For over forty years, the Trasauto Logistica team has been taking care of the vehicles that are entrusted to its hauliers.

For the transport of luxury cars, we use fully covered vehicles. Discreet and safe, they are equipped with a satellite anti-theft system and are guided by professionals capable of handling any emergencies.

Our service is:

• Safe. Four decades of delicate operations have refined our loading-unloading and vehicle fixing techniques using an anchoring system. They have also made us skilled in document management: in order for it to be truly secure, it is important that a transport is insured!
• Respectful of the times. We support the client in choosing dates that are compatible with his needs. Where possible, we recommend opting for flexible day intervals, which often have a significant economic advantage
• Mileage proof. We examine the itineraries to follow to satisfy the requests, whatever the distance to be covered. If they present critical issues, we evaluate possible alternatives together with the customers that allow the success of the work of our hauliers
• Affordable. Opting for the flexibility of dates is just one of the various strategies to amortize costs. It is always our concern to indicate them to the clients, in order to guarantee an always competitive price of the service.

Our service is safe, respectful of times, mileage-proof, affordable and...potentially worldwide.

Prudence and discretion, everywhere

Whether it's a move or a departure, it doesn't necessarily mean it's in Italy.

Like all those we offer, our luxury car transport service can be national, international or intercontinental.

Among the national routes covered we have, for example:

• Rome-Verona
• Padova-Alessandria
• Milan-Firenze
• Torino-Naples

International routes include, for example:

• Rome-Bucarest
• Warsaw-Paris
• Bucarest-Berlin
• Prague-Milan.

Finally, the intercontinental option meets the needs of those planning a departure or a move overseas.

Wherever the destination, dust, sudden movements and unsafe objects remain a constant. In order for prudence and discretion to be the same, the advice is to entrust your luxury car to Trasauto Logistica!

If you need to transport luxury cars or other vehicles, just fill out our contact form. The staff in charge will quickly draw up a detailed quote suitable for determining the amount you will have to spend in order for the transport to be completed safely and with maximum efficiency.

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Or for personalized assistance, you can call the offices in Italy at: +39 (0)828 1818150

or request more information also by e-mail: info@trasauto.com