Common sense and a few tips can make the rather daunting task of shipping a vehicle run more smoothly. Follow these steps to make sure that vehicle shipping results in a calm, cool and collected experience for you.
Start with a very clean car. You, along with the shipping company, are going to make a careful inspection of the vehicle together so you can note any damage that exists pre-shipment. Knowing the car's exact condition at pick up makes the final inspection not only easier, but more accurate.
Make sure the vehicle is running in good order. The trucker may need to drive your car from one place to another, even though they will likely have other means to this rather than drive it themselves. The shipper will transport a car that is not in running condition, but make sure you notify them of this in advance.
Remove all exterior attachments. This includes bike racks, spare tire covers, and even your car antenna if it does not retract. Anything that can easily be knocked off, or that can damage another car on the carrier should be removed. You should also remove any personal belongings that may be inside the vehicle. This includes global positioning systems, removable radios, and anything else that can be reasonably removed. The shipping company's insurance will not want to be responsible for anything other than your vehicle and chances are that they won't be.
Do not ship a vehicle that leaks any fluid whatsoever. Fix those leaks before you ship. Leaky fluids can cause harm to other vehicles stacked on the carrier, to the carrier itself, and not of the least concern, to the environment. Show the same respect to others as you would want them to show to you.
Have your keys ready. If there is a separate key for the trunk or anything else on your vehicle make sure to turn over a complete set of keys when you drop off your car or truck or when it is picked up from you. It is also important that you make sure that you disarm or, even better, disconnect your alarm system.
Shipping your vehicle does not have to be a nightmare if you follow these simple steps. Have a nice trip. - 30242
Start with a very clean car. You, along with the shipping company, are going to make a careful inspection of the vehicle together so you can note any damage that exists pre-shipment. Knowing the car's exact condition at pick up makes the final inspection not only easier, but more accurate.
Make sure the vehicle is running in good order. The trucker may need to drive your car from one place to another, even though they will likely have other means to this rather than drive it themselves. The shipper will transport a car that is not in running condition, but make sure you notify them of this in advance.
Remove all exterior attachments. This includes bike racks, spare tire covers, and even your car antenna if it does not retract. Anything that can easily be knocked off, or that can damage another car on the carrier should be removed. You should also remove any personal belongings that may be inside the vehicle. This includes global positioning systems, removable radios, and anything else that can be reasonably removed. The shipping company's insurance will not want to be responsible for anything other than your vehicle and chances are that they won't be.
Do not ship a vehicle that leaks any fluid whatsoever. Fix those leaks before you ship. Leaky fluids can cause harm to other vehicles stacked on the carrier, to the carrier itself, and not of the least concern, to the environment. Show the same respect to others as you would want them to show to you.
Have your keys ready. If there is a separate key for the trunk or anything else on your vehicle make sure to turn over a complete set of keys when you drop off your car or truck or when it is picked up from you. It is also important that you make sure that you disarm or, even better, disconnect your alarm system.
Shipping your vehicle does not have to be a nightmare if you follow these simple steps. Have a nice trip. - 30242
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