Car Shipping in Canada with Ship My Ride

We'll need your vehicle's VIN number in order to process your order to ship your car, but we often get asked, what is a VIN number? What is a VIN? A VIN, which stands for Vehicle Identification Number, is a series of letters and numbers that can be found on your insurance documents, vehicle registration documents, and even on your vehicle. It is a 17-digit identification number that is standard on newer vehicles, however older models may have a shorter VIN. Where can I find the VIN? The VIN is usually located on the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel, at the lower-left quadrant. By gazing through the windshield on the driver's side of the vehicle, you can read the number. The VIN can also be found in the following places: The engine block's front. Why do I need to provide the VIN when booking my car for shipping? The VIN is necessary to identify the vehicle details provided are correct, to make sure got the make and model accordingly per vehicle. Also, as a uniqu...

One of ShipMyRide’s expertise is private relocation. What does this mean?   When a customer is moving to another city or province, we help them move their vehicle to their new address. But, why do Canadians move? There are major reasons that make Canadians move, which include: ·          A new addition to the family ·          Job relocation ·          A decrease in family members ·          Retirement ·          An increase in cash flow, etc. To break it down by the numbers, most Canadians move because of: • Family size increase (marriage, kids etc.) – 42% • Job relocation – 37%,  but much higher in Alberta – 53% • Family size decrease (divorce, death, empty nest etc.) – 20% • Retirement – 18% • Came into more money – 14% • Home was...

We recently moved offices and got us thinking about all our customers that have to relocate to a new home. While packing, we decided to put together some of the things we did to make our move as smooth as possible. We thought this would be helpful for people moving to a new city, or a new home. Before you start packing Clean before your start putting things in boxes. You don't want dust coming from the old place to the new one. This will also help you get rid of things you really don't need or want anymore. Once you have sorted the things you actually want to take, you can decide whether you can donate the things you don't need anymore. Separate your items in categories like: glassware, cleaning supplies, bedding, etc. This way when you pack, you can sort things in a more organized way. Label your boxes. By category, or by room, you  can even mark which side must go up. Before you disconnect your electronics, take a picture, this way you will know where all t...

It doesn't matter what season it is, if you own a vehicle and drive within a city you know how stressful it can be, or how situations can turn dangerous in a blink of an eye. Here are some tips and ideas that will help you be a safe driver and be secure when you are on the road. Be calm when driving. Before you get in your vehicle, make sure you are calm. If you drive when you are stressed, anxious, upset or emotional in any way, you can become a dangerous driver. When you are not calm or relaxed, you wont be as focused on the road as you should; remember driving a vehicle is a huge responsibility as you hold the safety of yourself., your passenger and other drivers on the road in your hands. If you are emotional in any way, give yourself a few minutes before starting your drive. Breathe and try to put your thoughts on hold, so you can concentrate on the road ahead.  Use technology for your advantage when driving. Be aware of traffic waves, or rush hours. the...

We are starting to see snowfalls across the country, some mild and some a little more than expected. Diving through the highways in this conditions can be nerve wrecking. But there are things you can do as the driver to make sure you make it to your destination safe. Know your driving limits. Before you take on the challenge on icy and snow covered roads, be true to yourself on your skills for driving in these poor conditions. Remember is not only you out there, there will be hundreds of cars and other semi trucks. If you don't feel prepared make sure you get enough practice with a more experienced driver or with a professional trainer. Stopping or slowing down in the highway. Always know when it is getting too much for you, if you are tired driving though a snowfall, STOP. Stop in a safe dedicated place on the road or a truck stop and get some rest, or wait for the weather conditions to improve. If you can go on, slow down. Speed limits are often too fast for snow icy...

Yesterday, Cox Automotive Canada announced that Dealer.com, a digital marketing solution and partner for dealerships, will be available directly to Canadian dealerships through the Canadian Dealer.com team in February 2019. Dealer.com is an American company which brings a full suite of digital marketing tools to OEMs to connect with dealers, coupled with direct consultation to make those tools work harder for their customers. After 20 years in the U.S. market, and over 10 years of experience in Canada, Dealer.com is now offering its website and digital advertising solutions directly to Canadian dealers. “With the Dealer.com premier website and digital marketing solution coming soon directly from our Canadian team, dealers will have exclusive access to new products and features previously unavailable in Canada,” said Cox Automotive Canada president, Maria Soklis. “The Dealer.com experience will be easier and more efficient than ever before with dedicated Canadian s...

Today is the day that we need to change the time on all our watches, clocks and cars. Daylight Saving Time starts today. This is used to save energy and for us to make a the most of natural daylight.  Nowadays, almost 40% of countries worldwide use DST to better use daylight and conserve energy. Daylight Saving Time Facts - The first countries to use DST were Germany and Austria. - 1916 is the year where they used DST for the first time. - A little-known fact that a few hundred Canadians beat the German Empire by 8 years. On July 1, 1908, the residents of Port Arthur, Ontario, today's Thunder Bay, turned their clocks forward by 1 hour to start the world's first DST period. On April 23, 1914, Regina in Saskatchewan implemented DST. -New Zealand scientist George Vernon Hudson and British builder William Willett, came up with the idea of proposing a 2-hour shift forward in October and a 2-hour shift back in March. -Many sources also credit Benjamin Fra...

Through some research, we found out that when it comes to the weather, most online sites have a hard time being accurate. But there is one website that predicts the winter weather almost perfectly right, and that site is the Old Farmer’s Almanac. So what are the foreseen weather temperatures for Southern British Columbia? Forecast for B.C.: Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Nanaimo Winter Temperatures: Near-normal temperatures. Coldest periods: Late December, early January, and late February. They seem to expect a later winter arrival. Precipitation: Above-normal. Get your gear ready! Snow: Above-normal. People in BC will have to be extremely careful when driving in these conditions. Snowiest Period: Snowiest periods in early to mid-January and late February. Late snow for them, that’s is great! Okay, but, what about The Praries? What's expected for Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat Forecast for Manito...

As an auto transport company in Canada, we get to move some cool cars every month.  In today’s post we are going to talk about Jeep! We will share a couple fun facts about this amazing brand. Founded: 1943 trademark                 1945 first civilian Jeep launched Headquarters based in Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Owner: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Parent: Willys-Overland (1943-1953)               Kaiser-Jeep (1953-1970)               American Motors Corporation (1970-1986)               Chrysler (1987-present) The original jeep was designed in just two days With the United States' involvement in WWII on the horizon, the government recognized a desperate need to replace its aging fleet of Model T's, calling for a small, lightweight, three seat, four wheel drive vehicle. Karl Probst started work on his design for a bare...

Moving is not a simple process. Moving your vehicle may be a little bit of work, but not impossible. There are several tips that you should keep in mind once you have decided to ship your vehicle to a new city. Available moving budget Knowing your budget is really important when you look for a car carrier or an auto transportation company since prices may vary a lot. Keep in mind that car carrier companies charge in different ways, for example, per kilometer, per mile, per hour. It depends on the auto shipping company you are contacting. Use what you got for your benefit Now a days we have great set of tools, and a big deal of information in our hands, use it! On the Internet you can research car shipping companies in Canada from different places to ask for their auto shipping quotes, their services, and all their car shipping details you may want to know. Background search Most of the companies in Canada offer free auto transport quotes, some of them are instant ...