How to Ship Your Car Long Distance
Shipping a car from one location to another is especially handy for long distances. Whether you are moving to a new location, purchasing or selling a car, learning the procedure for shipping a car is important. There are several important considerations as you choose a car shipping company and prepare your vehicle for transportation. If you follow these guidelines, you can help protect your vehicle as it is shipping from one location to another.
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Research shipping companies in your area. Get recommendations from friends and check consumer ratings to find out how the company's service and safety history rate. Always pick a company with impeccable ratings that you can trust.
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Contact the company at least four weeks ahead of the move date. Shipping companies need to make preparations and make sure they have a full load when they are shipping. The sooner you give the company notice, the better your chances of correct shipping dates.
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Give the company your starting and destination addresses, along with pickup and arrival dates. Make arrangements for pickup and delivery. Sometimes the truck needs to have a special pickup location and delivery spot because it is too large to fit onto neighborhood streets.
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Arrange insurance for the car with the shipping company. Know what is covered and do not ship the car without this. Reputable companies will fill out a car condition report upon both pickup and delivery. Make note of anything that is wrong with the car both before and after. This is your protection against damages that occur during the shipping process.
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Empty your car of any personal items. The company is not responsible for items inside the car. If they are stolen, you will have to replace them yourself.
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Make payment for the shipping. Payment methods vary depending on the company. Some require full payment up front while others require a deposit and the rest upon delivery. Check with the company to find out what payment methods they accept.
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