Car Shipping in Canada with Ship My Ride

You feel ready to make the purchase. But do you really know what you will be facing? When you feel ready to buy a vehicle, whether is new or used, you need to do some homework before heading to the dealership. It’s a large purchase you are about to do, and you hopefully will have this product for many years to come, so you need to make sure you are 100% satisfied with the deal you get. Have an idea of what you want. What are you looking for? A sedan, crossover, truck or an SUV? Maybe a sports car?   Choose a style of vehicle that goes with your daily life. Do you travel a lot? Do you live in a community with little space for parking? How many family members will be in the vehicle at a time? Along with many other questions. This will help you determine what type of vehicle is more convenient.   Keep your budget in mind. How much are you willing to spend on a down payment? What payments do you feel comfortable making? Now that you know what kind of vehicles...

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 ...

We had the opportunity to move an Acura NSX recently, and we thought we should share with all of you some facts about this vehicle. 2 doors- 2 passengers vehicle. All-wheel drive; 21/22 mpg city/hwy (est). 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6 engine. 573 hp. 476 lb-ft . 9-speed automatic transmission. Each NSX is individually painted and hand-finished.  The entire paint process occurs in-house over the course of more than 20 hours per car. BERLINA BLACK — an original NSX colour first seen in Japan in 1990. Roof: Woven from a virtually impenetrable carbon composite matrix, carbon fibre is astonishingly lightweight, yet capable of resisting immense amounts of tension and force — thus its popularity in professional motorsports. Braking is, by definition, an exercise in trying to control the uncontrollable: imposing blink-of-an-eye trajectory changes upon an object in motion, forcing instant stillness from maximum speed. Extreme braking is business as usual for the NSX, proven on b...

Driving through the Coquihalla? You are thinking about it…  You may have lots of driving experience, but not much on highway driving experience. Most of us drive within the city, but fly or catch the bus when we have to go to a different province or city. Nothing wrong with that! What happens when you have to relocate and you need to take your vehicle with you? There are a couple options. You will need to ship your vehicle or drive it to your new destination. In Canada, there are a few highways that many people try to avoid. One of them is the Coquihalla in British Columbia. High mountain passes are roads built on high mountains. But that is not all there is, these mountains are more than just mounds of rock. They are living, breathing environments, and for this they are subject to a diverse range of weather situations and events that can change without notice.  A sunny day can turn into a snow storm in just moments. As we know, the higher the ele...

An Abacus Data survey revealed that millennials (people among the ages of 18-37) are not interested on working in an auto dealership in Canada.  Vehicle sales have reached a record high last year, and the trend is expected to continue. Even with this information out there, only one quarter of the people who participated on the survey, said they have considered working in different areas in an  auto dealership . Seems like millennials are interested in other type of employment outside of the automotive sales industry. Women were less interested in pursuing a career in the auto dealership industry.The increase on sales in the automotive industry has created new opportunities in areas like marketing, sales, IT, service, sales and management roles within the dealerships. In Canada there are more than 3,200 car and truck dealerships, employing about 150,000 people.  This online survey was responded by 2,000 millennials and it was conducted Dec. 22 to Jan. 8. T...

They have announced the 2018 winners of the Detroit AutoShow . This year’s champs were chosen by a jury from claiming 60 American and Canadian automotive writers and journalists, from a list of three finalists clinched alongside each classification. A vehicle must a chance to be redesigned or fundamentally changed to have a chance to be qualified for this award. Finalists on the 2018 North American Car of the Year were: Honda Accord, Kia Stinger and Toyota Camry.  This year the award was granted to the Honda Accord, winning for the first time, but has been finalist on 2008 and 2013. This year’s Honda Accord is the tenth generation and it was “virtually new from the ground up,” is how Henio Arcangeli described the new design. Henio Arcangeli is the senior vice president for the automotive division at Honda North America.

We have heard over the past weeks of people getting stuck on snow. We have learned that not a lot of people know how to act in these cases.  ShipMyRide’s Team , has done some research and we put together some tips that may become handy if you ever encounter yourself in this situation.  FIRST of all, we recommend to ALWAYS wear warm cloths when going out ; dress in layers and with appropriate rated boots and jackets. You never know when you might have to be out in the elements to change a tire, or repair anything outside the comfort of your vehicle.  TIP: Having a survival kit and preparing your trunk for emergencies is always handy. Click on this link to read more on this. If you get STUCK IN THE SNOW, follow these recommendations DON’T PANIC -Try to stay calm and don't go out in the cold. STAY WARM - Stay in your car: you will avoid getting lost and your car is a safe shelter. SAVE ENERGY - Don't tire yourself out. Shoveling in the inten...

Extreme weather conditions are being observed across the country.  These conditions affect the roads we drive in, weather is in the city or on the highway. We can be caught in different scenarios like, icy slippery or snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and extreme cold temperatures. We put together a list of weather conditions that can be observed during this winter. Understanding better the winter conditions can lead us to be better prepared when facing them, or when we have winter weather warning on our city. Blizzards: a blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 35 mph (56 km/h) and lasting for a prolonged period of time—typically three hours or more. It is a very dangerous winter storm, where you will experience falling, blowing and drifting snow, with strong winds. This makes visibility less than one kilometer. Also temperatures can be -12 or lower. Ground blizzard: this conditions refers to a weather condition wh...

by Trucknews.com GREENVILLE, S.C. – For the third year in a row, Michelin North America is recognizing the people in the transportation industry who work “like busy elves” behind the scenes to make the holidays memorable. Michelin marks the season with its #KeepThanksMoving conversation in social and digital media and encourages people to share this appreciation via Facebook and Twitter. “Making the holidays memorable takes a lot of people, a lot of energy and a lot of miles to get the food, presents, packages and people to their destinations. Getting ready for the holidays is always a busy time, and so many transportation professionals are responsible for making the holidays special. Most of these people operate vehicles — and not sleighs — in order to get this important work done so that all of us can enjoy this festive time,” said Ralph Dimenna, chief operating officer for Michelin Americas Truck Tires division. “Our hats are off to their dedication.” Join Michelin in g...