How To Prepare For Car Transport10 StepsHOW TO PREPARE CAR FOR SHIPPING
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10 EASY STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR AUTO TRANSPORT
Also: Protect You and Your Car from Coronavirus
Also: Protect You and Your Car from Coronavirus
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⚪ Top 10 Ways To Prep Your Car
The “TOP 10 Things To Do” to prepare your car for transport.
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When you hire a car shipper to load your vehicle and haul it to another state, keep in mind and remember, your car, truck, van or SUV will most likely be loaded and secured onto a car carrier trailer holding anywhere from 4 to 12 other vehicles going to the same destination. Safety is the main objective to completing a successful auto transport assignment. Properly preparing your vehicle for auto transport services is the best way to make sure you, the driver and your car is safe during shipping.
In order to maintain a safe trip, here are some things the customer can do to help!
In order to maintain a safe trip, here are some things the customer can do to help!
#1 Empty Your Car of ALL Personal Items.
The vehicle should be fully insured bumper to bumper but personal items are Not covered. The driver will assume no liability over personal items due to a lack of proper inventory. Be sure to remove anything that is not part of the car as doing so will reduce risk of loss or even theft. Some items may be left in the car but the carrier must approve and will Not assume liability.
#2 Keep Fuel Gauge Low.
Drivers prefer that the cars fuel tank not be over a quarter filled. This is due to the high probability of flammable gas igniting. Do NOT fill the tank prior to shipping. The less fuel the better. Drivers get real nervous when they show up and realize the car has a full tank of fuel. This can be a very serious issue while in transport. This will also put the drivers life in danger.
#3 Wash Your Car.
On pickup, the driver will conduct a vehicle inspection report. This will be to record the condition of your vehicle noting all dents, damages or dings the car may have. The less dirt the car has, the easier it will be to notice any damage the car may have. This is mainly for your security. This way, you can get a detailed record of your vehicles condition.
#4 Take Pictures of Your Car.
Recording the condition of your vehicle with pictures is a good way to cover yourself in case of any damages made during transport. A few pictures taken on your phone should not take more than a few seconds and you will feel more secured about your cars safety once it gets loaded. This will also be an added detail of your vehicles condition in addition to the vehicle inspection report.
#5 Make Sure Loading Area is Clear.
Clear any and all obstructions which may hinder the loading process. Auto Transport drivers truly appreciate when the customer has made the vehicle easily accessible. This will allow the driver to quickly load your vehicle for a quick and easy load and go. The more accessible the pathway is, the better is it for everyone involved.
#6 Remove Tags & Registration.
Removing the tags and keeping your registration is advised as it is not necessary while the vehicle is in transit. Anything can happen on the road and having these items will benefit you if the need arises. The vehicle would be covered under the car carriers care till delivery.
#7 Find and Fix Any Tire Leaks.
Keeping your tires fully inflated to very important as a car with flat tires is not safe to load or unload. Flat tires can cause damage to the rim of your car and to the trailer its being loaded on. Make sure to change and bad tires or fix any air leaks to ensure your tires will stay inflated. Auto transport companies can not load a vehicle with flat tires.
#8 Find/Record Any Fluid Leaks and Notify the Driver.
This will greatly help the driver when positioning your car onto the car transport trailer. If your vehicle has an oil leak or fluid leak of some type, the driver will most likely load it on the bottom to avoid damage to vehicles below yours. Any adjustments which must be made to the load order would be done by the driver. They are experienced with these types of situations and loading your vehicle in the right place to prevent any damages.
#9 Remove Any/All Toll Passes.
While on the highway, the car carrier will pass under many bridges and tolls. If you have a toll pass attached to your vehicles, expect the tolls to be charged to. The driver can not be held responsible for these charges as this is your responsibility. Remove all toll readers to avoid any issues. The last thing you want is a bill for unnecessarily paid tolls while in transit.
#10. Remove/Adjust Any Special Modifications.
This will make loading easier as anything obstructing the loading process will only delay and possibly put your vehicle in danger of damage. Anything which must be adjusted should be done prior to the auto carrier arriving. The driver will not assume liability for anything that must be done to the car prior to pickup. This is the sole responsibility of the customer.
Following the above steps will help the auto transport process go smoothly while ensuring your vehicles security. The more prepared your vehicle is for transport, the easier it is for your driver to continue securing your car till delivery.
These rules apply to both open auto transport and enclosed auto transport.
The vehicle should be fully insured bumper to bumper but personal items are Not covered. The driver will assume no liability over personal items due to a lack of proper inventory. Be sure to remove anything that is not part of the car as doing so will reduce risk of loss or even theft. Some items may be left in the car but the carrier must approve and will Not assume liability.
#2 Keep Fuel Gauge Low.
Drivers prefer that the cars fuel tank not be over a quarter filled. This is due to the high probability of flammable gas igniting. Do NOT fill the tank prior to shipping. The less fuel the better. Drivers get real nervous when they show up and realize the car has a full tank of fuel. This can be a very serious issue while in transport. This will also put the drivers life in danger.
#3 Wash Your Car.
On pickup, the driver will conduct a vehicle inspection report. This will be to record the condition of your vehicle noting all dents, damages or dings the car may have. The less dirt the car has, the easier it will be to notice any damage the car may have. This is mainly for your security. This way, you can get a detailed record of your vehicles condition.
#4 Take Pictures of Your Car.
Recording the condition of your vehicle with pictures is a good way to cover yourself in case of any damages made during transport. A few pictures taken on your phone should not take more than a few seconds and you will feel more secured about your cars safety once it gets loaded. This will also be an added detail of your vehicles condition in addition to the vehicle inspection report.
#5 Make Sure Loading Area is Clear.
Clear any and all obstructions which may hinder the loading process. Auto Transport drivers truly appreciate when the customer has made the vehicle easily accessible. This will allow the driver to quickly load your vehicle for a quick and easy load and go. The more accessible the pathway is, the better is it for everyone involved.
#6 Remove Tags & Registration.
Removing the tags and keeping your registration is advised as it is not necessary while the vehicle is in transit. Anything can happen on the road and having these items will benefit you if the need arises. The vehicle would be covered under the car carriers care till delivery.
#7 Find and Fix Any Tire Leaks.
Keeping your tires fully inflated to very important as a car with flat tires is not safe to load or unload. Flat tires can cause damage to the rim of your car and to the trailer its being loaded on. Make sure to change and bad tires or fix any air leaks to ensure your tires will stay inflated. Auto transport companies can not load a vehicle with flat tires.
#8 Find/Record Any Fluid Leaks and Notify the Driver.
This will greatly help the driver when positioning your car onto the car transport trailer. If your vehicle has an oil leak or fluid leak of some type, the driver will most likely load it on the bottom to avoid damage to vehicles below yours. Any adjustments which must be made to the load order would be done by the driver. They are experienced with these types of situations and loading your vehicle in the right place to prevent any damages.
#9 Remove Any/All Toll Passes.
While on the highway, the car carrier will pass under many bridges and tolls. If you have a toll pass attached to your vehicles, expect the tolls to be charged to. The driver can not be held responsible for these charges as this is your responsibility. Remove all toll readers to avoid any issues. The last thing you want is a bill for unnecessarily paid tolls while in transit.
#10. Remove/Adjust Any Special Modifications.
This will make loading easier as anything obstructing the loading process will only delay and possibly put your vehicle in danger of damage. Anything which must be adjusted should be done prior to the auto carrier arriving. The driver will not assume liability for anything that must be done to the car prior to pickup. This is the sole responsibility of the customer.
Following the above steps will help the auto transport process go smoothly while ensuring your vehicles security. The more prepared your vehicle is for transport, the easier it is for your driver to continue securing your car till delivery.
These rules apply to both open auto transport and enclosed auto transport.
⚪ Protect Car vs Coronavirus
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The Corona Virus has been classified as a pandemic affecting many parts of the world. In order to contain the virus and make sure you and your loved ones are safe, we must all take certain steps to avoid contamination and spread.
COVID-19 is real and can have serious affects according to the CDC. |
Learn How to Keep Your Car Safe From Corona Virus COVID-19
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