In Order to secure the shipping of your vehicle, most auto transport companies will require that you do some preparation in advance before shipping. Here are a few quick tips!

Most auto transport companies will not allow you to carrier more than 100 lbs of personal belongings in the vehicle during shipping, and it more than likely has to be in the trunk. The insurance company will not cover personal items inside the vehicle if lost or stolen. Remember ! the Vehicle transportation carrier is open and exposed while parking in a truck stop on the high way.

You should also make sure you inspect your vehicle at the same time with the shipping company. All exterior and interior defects should be noted on the entire car shipping documents. If no inspection is done, then the auto transport company probably won't be liable for any of these damages. Also, when you pick up your vehicle at your destination, you should also perform another inspection, and note any damages on the shipping paperwork prior to departure. The transport company should also wash off your vehicle so that you can do a proper inspection of the vehicle. Do not pick up your car if you are in a rush, this may cost you thousand of dollars in repairs that were not noted before you left the presence of the auto transporter!

Make sure that you vehicle is personally insured because; whatever they, the car shipper, may not cover, the balance can be covered by your personal insurance. For example, if your vehicle were struck while sitting on a lot, even under the control of the car carrier, your insurance would cover the damages. If the vehicle were damaged directly by the car carrier, then the car carrier would be responsible. Be aware that most, if not all auto transport companies will not repair damages due to normal road conditions.

There is an extra charge if your vehicle is inoperable. The additions to your vehicle such as camper shells, lifted/oversized trucks, and other things that you did not tell the company prior to shipping, will also add an extra charge to your cost. Make sure you advise the auto shipper of any and all modifications to your vehicle for a proper quote.

Make sure you have a complete set of keys for the transport company, and an extra set for yourself. Make sure you have your vehicle serviced and the gas tank low (not empty) prior to transport for safty measures. Finally, if you are transporting a classic, custom, rare, exotic, or otherwise expensive vehicle, go for the enclosed transport if you can... it is certainly worth the extra cost!