The number of people buying imported cars is on the rise as more shift from buying new cars to used ones. Consequently, your decision to start imported cars dealership business could be considered well thought out. However, you need to understand some nitty-gritty concerning the industry to enhance profitability. One such factor is transportation once your cars get to the port. Most importantly, choosing the transportation services could be the difference between good business and great business. This write up provides insight in this regard:

Direct Transportation -- Ideally, you want your transport provider to deliver the cars from the port straight to your dealership. However, some service providers will drop the cars at some designated point where imported car dealers will pick them. Such an option should be avoided at all cost. Once the cars have been delivered at the designated sites away from your warehouse, the transport company will not be liable if anything happens to the vehicles. Therefore, make sure that you instruct the transport firm to deliver your cars directly to your dealership without any diversions.

Service with Outbound Routes -- Your clients expect that when you give them a delivery date, you will stick to the schedule. Therefore, you have no option of blaming the transport company for delaying your deliveries, whereas you could have engaged a reliable transport partner. Most importantly, to avoid delays and ensure ultra-fast time frames, make sure that your potential transportation partner has mapped out the fastest delivery routes. Look at the charts to ascertain the directness of the company's delivery routes and availability of alternative roads. You want your deliveries to be as hurdle-free as possible so that you can pass the same benefit to your clientele.

Pre-Delivery Inspection Service -- When your cars get to the port, they need to be inspected for any defects or damages. You could opt to send a representative to do the inspection for you, or you can choose to have an import car delivery firm do it for you. The advantage of letting the latter perform the pre-delivery inspection is that you avoid duplication of duties, which saves time and money. Most transport companies will do the assessment free of charge as a form of after sales service or pro bono. Moreover, you would avoid a lot of blame game relating to car condition when one party does both the inspection and transportation.

Contact a dealer that specializes in import cars for more information and assistance.