Having a car makes your life easier when it comes to convenience in the transportation sector. Despite the big advantage, it also has specific requirements and concerns like gasoline and parking. But one of the most important considerations when owning a car happens when you need to relocate somewhere far, like across the country or even just the state. With this, looking for a great auto shipping method is required.
Different methods have their own advantages and disadvantages but however expensive or cheap the service you avail of may be, it will be ineffective and awful if you will not apply the best practices and methods for shipping your car. This is why doing the best practices can make the most out of the service you availed in the first place.
Best Practices before Shipping Your Car
Before you send your car to whatever method you chose best for your situation, there are some minor tasks you need to accomplish.
- Provide all your contact information to your transporter or to the shipping company. Make sure to not only include your phone number but also your home address and email address.
- Clean your vehicle and remove other gadgets attached to it so that you will avoid losing them in shipment and you won’t have any issues with the shipping company.
- Do not ship your car with a full tank of gas. Leave it two-thirds full or half full of gas instead.
- When the car is due for shipment, take a photo of each important part of the vehicle. Though the auto shipping company transporter will also have their documented report on the condition of the vehicle before shipping, it is still a great option to have your own record.
- Call the company and let them know when their representative is already at your place and when your car has already been picked up.
- Make sure that your line is open for calls from the transporter from time to time. The transporter will surely call you for regular updates on the shipping.
Best Practices after Receiving Your Car from Shipment
Besides the different tasks you need to do before the shipment, there are also specific tasks you need to do when you receive your car.
- Inspect the car for damages. Make sure to check all parts of the car especially the outer part of the car
- Call the company once you receive your car to let them know that the shipment has arrived successfully
- Sign all the necessary documents for receiving your shipment
Different Options about the Shipping Information
When considering auto shipping, there are different options that must be decided on in order to have a smooth transaction.
- Shipping Options – pertain to the different methods you can choose from for shipping your car. You can have it shipped in an open or closed trailer depending on your preference. You can also have it shipped through a vessel
- Payment Options – refer to the different methods of payment. You can have it paid through credit cards or full cash. You can have a large, one-time payment or multiple installment payments
- Pickup and Delivery Options – You normally have the option of having your car either delivered to a specific terminal or for it to be picked up from your location
Whichever you select, our professional staff at Coast 2 Coast Auto Transport will make sure that your car will get to your end destination in pristine condition. Call (888) 234-6908 now.
*Originally published on Coast to Coast Auto Transport November 27, 2015
