Moving to a new place? Worried about what to do about your car? To transport your automobile from one place to another can get a little difficult especially if you are moving long distances. It is in such cases where auto transport companies come to your rescue.
The shipping cost will depend upon the type of the car; shipping an SUV will hence cost more than shipping a compact car. Many shipping companies have services from the US to over 5000 world wide ports and depots. Most automobile shipping companies have door to door services, but in residential neighborhoods the auto transport companies may ask you to meet them at a nearby place for pick up of your vehicle. The same will also be applicable for delivery.
Tips to make your auto transport easy
- Prior to transporting your vehicle out of the country, check if there are any special requirements of the destination country. This information can be obtained at the destination country’s embassy or consulate.
- Have the details of your car move in place at least 4 weeks before moving, so that the auto transport company will get enough time to pick up your vehicle.
- If your vehicle has a car alarm, disable it.
- Wash your automobile a day or so before it’s picked up. This will allow you to see clearly any body damage that is there prior to transportation.
- Make sure your vehicle is properly insured by the auto transport company. Upon pick up, the driver will check for any damages or scratches and the condition report has to be signed by both parties. The vehicle upon delivery should also be checked before signing. Ask for a copy of the car mover’s insurance. Everything pertaining to the car move should be in writing.
- Don’t leave any personal items in the car other than things like spare tires or car jacks. Any customized accessories such as spoilers, fog lights etc should be secured before shipping.
- Keep minimal fuel in your vehicle’s gas tank as weight of the vehicle is proportional to the shipping cost.
- If you will not be available to receive the car at the destination point, make sure that provisions are made for its storage with utmost security.
- Before transporting your vehicle confirm the cost of shipping. Some transporters require an advance amount while some may ask for the complete amount to be paid. In case of full amount being paid, opt using a credit card so that charges may be disputed if such a situation pops up.
- It is advisable to inspect your car before shipping, take photographs of the car, date it and attach it to the condition reports. It is obligatory to have complete details of the car before shipping.
- In case of unresolved disputes pertaining to the transported vehicle, you have the option of filing complaints with agencies such as BBB, State and or Federal Department of Transportation, Interstate Commerce Commission.
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