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To learn more about the auto shipping process and how the industry works, take a look at these informative car shipping articles below. There are plenty of time and money saving tips for you to take advantage of on your next car delivery.

  AUTO TRANSPORT TIPS

 »  Don’t book your vehicle for shipping until you are positive you know what your transport needs are. Initial deposits are often not refunded by the auto transport company involved in the auto shipping process. This is because they plan their auto carrier’s route based on actual demand. This means that even if you cancel, the truck that was going to pick up your car will still be routed as if your vehicle was being shipped.

  »   Require your auto transport company to offer a refund of your deposit if your vehicle is not picked up within seven days of your agreed upon pickup date. Although this doesn’t happen often, if their car carrier down, you will want the ability to book your vehicle shipping with a different auto transporter.

  »   Even if you just bought this vehicle on E-bay, car for sale web site or from a new car dealer and it has not even been registered, you should still call your insurance agent and start a policy to begin at the moment that the sale takes place. This is because even though all auto transporters are required to carry insurance, the cost of insurance to you for the two weeks or so that your vehicle is in transit is a small price to pay for the peace of mind knowing that even if your vehicle, the car carrier, and the auto transport company vanish off the face of the earth, you are still covered.

  »   Never pack your car for auto transport even if it is carried by the best auto transport companies unless it is being shipped overseas via sealed container. When a vehicle is shipped using a container from state to state by a car transportation service the vehicle is rolled into the container and then the container locked so that all the contents arrive untouched. In contrast the most typical vehicle used for auto transport is the nine car carrier. When your vehicle is being transported using a car carrier the driver is required by law to make periodic rest stops. During these layovers the trucks can be left unattended, a vehicle that is packed full of things is an invitation to some, causing your vehicle to be put at risk. Even 3 boxes of books in the trunk can cause a vehicle to bottom out during loading and unloading. Proper weight distribution of your vehicle is so important that should only leave ¼ tank of fuel during shipping.

  »   Your domestic auto transporting company should provide you with an “original inspection report” at the time of pickup. When the vehicle is delivered be sure to inspect the vehicle before the driver leaves and note any discrepancies in the condition of the vehicle right on the “original inspection report” and have the driver sign it.

  »   Be as honest as possible describing the vehicle that needs to be shipped to the car transport carriers. This way they bring the right vehicle to transport it. Allow three weeks for domestic and four weeks for overseas car shipping.

  »   Keep your insurance information and your vehicle registration handy at the time of vehicle pick up. When the vehicle is delivered you will probably need cash for the payment due. back to top

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