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If you are taking a long vacation, going to college in another state, or moving residence, you will need to take your car with you. Driving your vehicle, over thousands of miles, can be exhausting, and expensive. The best option is to hire a transporter to deliver the car to your destination. Here is a simple guide on how to go about shipping a car.

1) Select a motor vehicle shipping company – This is the most important consideration. You need a shipper who has great credentials, and has a good record. You need a company that will ship the vehicle directly to your destination, without unloading the vehicle, or changing trucks. The company should have their own trucks, to avoid reloading vehicles at different terminals, which would increase the risk of damaging your vehicle. Get a transporter who will offer you the best prices, but do not compromise on the quality of the services, in order to save a few dollars.

2) Book the order – Once you have selected a company, you need to book your order. When making this order, you need to give the transporter details about the car. The year of manufacture, make, model, condition, etc, are details that they will need. You can make the order n the internet, or on the telephone. You also need to give them details about the pickup, final destination of the vehicle, and the dates of transportation so they can plan their logistics. These details will allow the company to give you a final quote and the expected date of delivery.

3) Prepare your vehicle for transportation – The shipping company will give you information on how to go about preparing your car for shipping. They will inspect the vehicle, and follow the guidelines to come up with a report on the condition of the vehicle, when you drop it at the terminal.

• You should make sure that all personal belongings are removed from the car, since the shipper is not liable for any loss or damage of personal property.

• Ensure that the car battery is properly secured on its mounting.

• Turn off the alarm system on the vehicle.

• Leave the fuel tank at a quarter of its maximum capacity.

• Remove all moveable exterior accessories such a wheel hubs, luggage carriers, etc.

4) Be available for the loading of your vehicle – Most times, people leave the vehicles at the terminal, and then proceed to their destination, before verifying that the vehicle has been loaded onto the truck. You should witness the loading of your vehicle, and give special instructions, if necessary. You will also get tracking information which will allow you to check on the vehicle throughout its journey.

5) Wait for the delivery of you vehicle – using the tracking information, and the expected date of delivery, you should coordinate your time, so you are present when the vehicle is delivered. This way, you will confirm that the vehicle was delivered in the same condition, as it was when it was loaded onto the truck.

These simple guidelines will ensure that shipping a car is as painless as possible for you.
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