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Do I need Spare Tires?
You should keep a spare tire in case you have a flat, but keep in mind that spares are only intended for short distances.
Rob Shapiro
Car Transport Customers Should Consider Shipping Cars by Train Rather Than by Truck
Traditionally, trucks are used to ship vehicles across land. But, trains provide a generally more affordable option, and a scenic trip for owners as well, though there are a few minor drawbacks.
Genevieve Fraser
How to Transport a Car Overseas
Can you transport your car to another country? You bet! You can transport your car by plane, though doing so by boat is much cheaper.
Jason Tushinski
Car Shipping and Insurance: Are You Covered?
Your car insurance may not cover shipping damages, but shipping companies should. Keep your car empty and take photos to mitigate risk, and read here to learn more about car shipping and insurance.
Mindy Hood
All Questions on Car Transport
What makes transport driving work dangerous?
I’m looking for a new job and noticed that transport drivers get paid pretty well. But I also found a lot of articles saying how dangerous it is. What is it about transport driving work that makes it so dangerous?
Joshua Levy
How much does it cost to transport a car to Puerto Rico?
I’m planning on living with my extended family in Puerto Rico, but I want to bring my car with me. How much would it cost to transport my car to Puerto Rico?
Chloe Jenkins
Do car ferries travel over the ocean?
Can cars go on ocean ferries? It seems like the waves might present a problem, but my husband and I are hoping to bring our car to an island off the coast of Maine this summer.
Liz Jenson
Is driving diesel different from petrol?
I’ve never really understood what the difference is between driving on diesel compared to driving petrol. Is driving diesel different than petrol?
Rob Shapiro
How much does it cost to ship a car to Arizona?
I currently live in New York but I’m going to stay with some extended family for a few months in Arizona. I’ll need my car while I’m out there. How much does it cost to ship a car to Arizona?
Chloe Jenkins
What Is The 2015 Subaru Forester’s Towing Capacity?
I am so excited—I bought a small trailer! The plan is to park it deep in the Georgia woods and then take the kids on a Deliverance-inspired canoe trip (our little one is a huge Burt Reynolds fan)! But I’m worried my Subaru isn’t strong enough to tow the trailer, with the canoe on the roof—so, what is the 2015 Forester’s towing capacity?
Jason Tushinski
Are cars with trunks better for travelers?
I love to take road trips throughout the year, but I need a new car. I was comparing a few models, but I’m worried about cargo space. Are trunks better for travelers or should I opt for a larger cargo area?
Eric Schad
Can you flat tow a Nissan Frontier?
I’m heading out on vacation in my motorhome, and I want to bring along my Nissan Frontier for driving while the big guy is parked. Can I flat tow it?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a Nissan Leaf?
I’m moving back home for a while, and I don't have anyone to drive my Nissan Leaf for me. Can I flat tow it behind my moving truck?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a Nissan Rogue?
I need to get my Nissan Rogue to a mechanic, but it’s not safe to drive. Can I flat tow it, or do I need to get a trailer?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a Ram 1500?
My partner and I are moving, and we’re each driving a moving truck full of our stuff. Can I flat tow my Ram 1500 behind one of the moving trucks, or do I need to rent a trailer for it, too?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a 2021 Lincoln Aviator?
My sister and I are road tripping for the next couple months in her RV, and we want to bring my car along to drive around when the RV is parked. Can we flat tow my 2021 Lincoln Aviator behind her RV?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a 2021 Chevy Silverado?
I’m moving cross-country, and I need to bring my 2021 Chevy Silverado, but I don’t have anyone to drive it. Can I flat tow it behind my moving van?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a 2020 Honda CR-V?
I’m taking my family on a cross-country road trip in our RV, and we want to bring our 2020 Honda CR-V along for easy driving once we get the RV parked. Can we flat tow it?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a 2018 Nissan Frontier?
We’re moving my son out of town for college this weekend, and we need to bring his 2018 Nissan Frontier along. We’d all like to just ride along in the moving van and tow the truck. Can we flat tow the Frontier?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a 2022 Bronco Sport?
I’m headed out to Moab for camping and 4-wheeling with some buddies, and we’re ending up with more vehicles than we have drivers. Can we flat tow my 2022 Bronco Sport?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a 2022 Buick Envision?
My wife and I are going on a glamping adventure in our RV, and we want to bring along our 2022 Buick Envision for side excursions. Can we flat tow it?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a 2022 Chevy Equinox?
My partner and I are headed to visit friends out of state, but we’ll be staying in our RV. We want to bring along our 2022 Equinox to drive around while we’re there. Can we flat tow it?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a 2022 Ford Escape?
I’m moving across the country, and I don’t have anyone to drive my car while I drive the moving van. Can I flat tow my 2022 Ford Escape?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a CVT transmission?
My car has a CVT transmission—can I safely flat tow it behind a U-Haul truck?
Jacqulyn Graber
Can you flat tow a Lexus GX 460?
I’m moving, and I need to be able to tow my Lexus GX 460 behind my moving van. Can I flat tow it or will I need to get a trailer?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a Mitsubishi Outlander?
My best friend and I are doing some sightseeing this summer in an RV. We want to bring my Mitsubishi Outlander along for side trips after we park at campsites. Can we flat tow it?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a Smart Car behind a motorhome?
My husband and I are finally empty-nesters! We’ve sold our house, and we’re hitting the road in our motorhome, but we still have our Smart Car for side trips and errands. We can flat tow it, right?
Sarah Gray
Can you flat tow a Toyota Tacoma with a manual transmission?
I’m moving across the state, and I don’t have anyone to drive my truck. It’s a Toyota Tacoma with a manual transmission, so I can just flat tow it behind my moving van, right?
Sarah Gray
How do you tie a Christmas tree to a car?
I know it’s early, but I’m already SO excited for Christmas. I finally have my own place this year (and my own Subaru Crosstrek!) so I can ALSO get my own Christmas tree! It’ll be my first time driving a tree home, though. How do you tie a Christmas tree to a car?
Shannon Fitzgerald
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