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- Wash the vehicle to ensure accurate inspection.
- Thoroughly check your vehicle, including the trunk, and remove any valuables, documents, or other personal items.
- Try to leave the gas tank ¼ full. This will help reduce the cost of moving, as charges are based on carrier weight.
- Remove or protect any loose parts, such as ground effects, spoilers, fog lights, wide mirrors, and antennas.
- If you are transporting a convertible, secure any tears or open seams on the top, in order to avoid any damages from fast-moving air.
- The radiator should be maintained with a sufficient level of antifreeze.
- Ensure that the battery does not have any leakages.
- Deactivate the vehicle’s alarm system, if applicable.
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After taking the proper precautions, make sure you read and understand the terms and conditions on the bill of lading. |
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You and the driver of the carrier will both sign the bill of lading, which contains information about the condition of the car, before the move. When the vehicle is delivered to its destination, the bill of lading must again be signed by both parties. Upon delivery, check the vehicle for damages. If there are any damages, you must file a claim within two weeks of paying the charges. |
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Due to state-by-state taxation on car carriers, extra pickups and deliveries cannot be guaranteed. Also, there is no guarantee regarding an exact date for pickup or delivery. Although the carrier company may promise the transportation will take place within a specific period of time, there are many factors out of the truck driver’s control that can affect the schedule. |
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You will also need to find out if the company can offer door-to-door delivery. If not, make the appropriate plans to pick up your vehicle at the designated location. |
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