How to Ship a Car

Moving from one location to another can get really stressful. Deciding to ship your car adds more stress. Shipping your car is a good idea if your car is expensive or vintage. It's a good idea if you don't want your car damaged during transit or if you want to have your car after relocating for immediate use.

There are two methods of car shipping or auto transport: the closed shipping and the open shipping method. But before we discuss the best type of shipping method suitable for you let's check on your car first. Here are some tips you should consider before handing it over to the transport company.

Wash your car and take note or even take a picture of any chip or damage to avoid blaming the company for an incident. A complete report of preexisting damage is very important to both the car owner and the car transport company. Next remove all personal items or valuable belongings from your car and make sure that you disable the car alarm. You may also want to remove special items from your car like spoilers or fog lights. Filling you car with gas is not necessary, just be sure to leave at least ¼ of gas in your tank. Consider also your battery and tires. Make sure that your battery is completely charged and your tires properly inflated. Let the car transport know of any leaks.

Now let's discuss the transportation methods. The first type is the closed shipping. This type is basically for expensive or vintage vehicles. Covered freight trailers or boxed trailers (as some would call it) will protect your expensive vehicle from natural elements. Very suitable if you will have to cross the desert. With closed shipping your car will be protected from wind, extreme heat and sand along the way. This method however is more expensive because of the extra protection it provides to your car.

The next type of transportation method is the open shipping. Your vehicle is placed on the trailer with no protective covering or box. Choosing open shipping allows your car to be exposed to natural elements such as sunlight, rain, sand and extreme heat. Open shipping is more frequently used and is much cheaper than the closed shipping.

Some shipping companies will offer to transport your car in large batches. It is a less expensive way but may be very inconvenient because delivery time may be prolonged.

Choosing the right shipping company is very important. You can use the internet to choose from a large number of car transportation companies. Different companies offer different deals so it’s important to choose the right shipping company to get the best deal, check all the insurance they offer and its coverage. Get as much information you can from the car transportation company you’ve chosen.

The security of your car when being transported is extremely important. You put the life of your car in the hands of the car transport company so choose the right company to transport your car.

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