Auto Transport Tips for Shipping

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Tips: Understanding the Shipping of your automobile

Door To Door  Auto Transport services What does it Means to you
 Door to Door what we do, it doesn't  mean all the time that  the trucks will be able to pull up to your front door.  The Driver will get as close to your door  for pick-up or delivery as he/she can legally and safely get. Bigger towns and cities sometimes restricts  larger Car  trucks  depending on the weight of the car carrier from entering into some residential areas. Auto Transport  trucks can be up over  seventy five feet long, and drivers will need room to maneuver.

 We transport vehicles for individuals,  car companies, dealer and auto auctions,  private companies and government Military agencies alike.

Selecting moving Method : Open or Enclosed for classic cars
Carriers that are open  are  partially exposed to the elements, and can range from small three car carriers to the large twelve car carriers that you often see on the open Interstate. Enclosed trailers are protected from the elements, and your vehicle is for lack of better terms shipped in a mobile vehicle  garage. Your vehicle enclosed is typically more expensive that having it shipped on an open  trailer. Most autos can be shipped on an open trailer or in an enclosed trailer.

Delivery, be ready for your  payment methods
While most  services may not require payment in advance, other  shippers requires a deposit  prior.  If a deposit is required, the balance  is always due  at time of  delivery. you will need to have certified funds  ready when the  truck arrives. it is not common but some  companies may allow you to pay with a credit card upon delivery.

Are you Properly Insured?
The automobile will be fully insured if damaged while on the truck and/or theft occurs by your  transportation company. Be  sure your moving requests a copy of the  company's insurance coverage before you completing.  With us you are one hundred percent covered. All things pertaining to your shipment will be in writing. Your  personal car insurance policy will not cover personal items in  your vehicle in transit;  we recommend  you contact your automobile insurance company to verify this  coverage.  it is recommend that you remove  personal items from  prior to it being  shipped.

Realistic Expectations of your Scheduling  for your  transport delivery
An  important issue for people to be aware of. Understanding the process of  shipping is  not like UPS, Postal Service or even the  Fed-Ex. Pick-up and deliveries for Car Shipping Prices dates are  estimates only  and can not be guarantees for  pick-up or  delivery times. Unexpected  moving mishaps may occur from mechanical problems to traffic, weather all contribute to vehicle delays. However,, most  delays  are mostly caused by their own  customers. Customers that often  fail to show up on there scheduled date/time, or  the changing of  pick-up or drop off locations for the SHIPPERS locations at the last minute etc. Some patience and pre planning is required, and our  company wants  you to receive your  vehicle as soon as possible. Be sure to have and open schedule

Auto Transport Before Pick-up

Clean your car even if it  will be shipped on an open trailer. You will be able to more accurately note on the pickup condition report   inspections sheet.

Remove  personal items.  Car Carrier companies are not licensed for house hold goods, and thus cannot legally insure any personal items in vehicles they transport.

Shut off   the  alarm.

Try to not top  off your  gas tank, keep it low, this saves quite a bit of weight .

Secure any loose parts or specialty items from your such as ground effects,  fog lights spoilers,. fold back wide mirrors and retract the antennae if possible.

Ship car convertibles with tops secured. Holes are the be Seal  to prevent  moisture from causing inside damage.

Do a Thorough Vehicle pre  Inspection: Document Its Condition  prior to the arrival of the truck
vehicle damage is rare and can occur  Go as far as taking pictures (and dating them) of the vehicle prior to it's shipping

if the  vehicle has any leaks let the drive know. 

List all operational problems if any or steps necessary to start, stop, or drive your  vehicle safely on and off of the trailer.

Car transport- Pick-up

 Be On Time Meeting The Truck:
Not meeting the truck onetime can delay delivery for not only your vehicle, but also all of the other customers whose cars are sitting on the trailer.

Doing  the Paperwork Releasing Your Car
When leaving your car with the shipping company, you'll receive an original  transportation  inspection report.  The report will have listed  pick-up and delivery information, as well as any  pre-existing scratches and dents.

Delivery of your Vehicle

At  delivery, inspect your vehicle compare the condition and mileage against the "Original Inspection Report" provided from  your car transport company at origination If there are inconsistencies, note them as exceptions and be sure the driver signs it. ONLY ACCEPT YOUR VEHICLE AT NIGHT IF YOU CAN VERIFY ITS CONDITION ?

Delivery

Meeting The Truck: Be On Time
Make sure you are on time to meet the driver and that your meeting spot is clearly defined and easy to get to for both parties. Remember the size and maneuvering restrictions for the truck.