Vehicle Transport Planning Tips
Moving from one place to another within the same city can be stressful and full of hassles. Moving from one city or state to another or even across the country can be even more worrisome. Packing, selling your house, buying a new house and hiring a moving company are only a few of the things you have to consider. Another thing you might be worrying about is how you are going to get your vehicle or vehicles to your new home? And how can you do this quickly and safely and without causing major headaches for you and your family? Hiring a vehicle transport company can be a great way to take some of the stress out of your move.
Planning to transport your vehicle does not have to be hard or time-consuming. Using Reliable Auto Transport’s online quote system or our car transporter specialists is simple and fast and available 24 hours a day. Our representatives are available 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday.
We have listed some of the things you need to keep in mind when hiring a vehicle transport company below. If you need further information or have questions that are not answered, please call us at (800)689-6498 or fill out our online Auto Shipping Quote form.
Vehicle Inspection
First, get your vehicle inspected. Take your vehicle to a certified, licensed mechanic. Have them check the tires and the engine’s condition and do a visual inspection of the body. Make any notes of scratches or dents so that you can compare the condition of the car before it’s shipped, to its condition when it arrives at its destination.
Insurance
Next, make sure that the vehicle transport company has insurance to cover any damage that might occur during the vehicle shipping process, up to and including total loss of the vehicle. Check with your own insurance company to make sure your coverage is up to date. Reliable Auto Transport maintains a valid insurance policy and before we allow any vehicle to be picked up we verify that it is insured while in transit. Our drivers will also visually inspect your vehicle when it is picked up and delivered. All damage on the vehicle will be noted on the bill of lading. The vehicle transport driver and owner of the vehicle (or an agent of the owner) must sign the bill of lading verifying that they have visually inspected the vehicle and agree on its appearance/condition.
Unfortunately, sometimes damage does occur during vehicle shipping. If this happens, then the damages must be noted on the bill of lading upon delivery of the vehicle and signed by the driver of the transport, and by the owner or an agent of the owner. If this does not happen, no claims can be made.
Photographs
Another suggestion we have for making sure that your vehicle arrives at its destination in the same condition it was when it left the original destination is taking photographs. Taking pictures of the vehicle on the day it is released to the vehicle shipping company is a visual way to prove that the condition of the car upon arrival is the same as it was upon shipping. Make sure that you take pictures from all views and get close-ups as well.
Other Vehicle Transport Considerations
Other items to consider, and ask your customer transport specialist about, is how full the gas tank of the vehicle should be and if you should remove any non-standard items, such as after market antennas, special hood ornaments, etc. Also, be sure to remove any personal belongings from the trunk and interior of the car.
We hope these suggestions have been helpful. At Reliable Auto Transport, we strive to offer the best in customer service. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us via our toll-free number, 800-689-6498 or fill out our online Auto Shipping Quote form.
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