Selecting car shipping method One can choose either open or closed. Open trailers are fully exposed to the weather elements hence are more likely to lead to more wear and tear than the closed trailers. Having your car moved in an enclosed container will however require the spending of an extra premium.
What door to door car moving means Door to door car moving does not mean that a car moving truck will pull over in front of your door, it simply means that the moving truck driver will move in as close to the specified pick or delivery point as he can legally and safely get. This is because some local governments restrict or prohibit car moving tracks from reaching some residential areas since some of them have narrow streets.
Payment methods Some car moving companies may not require full payment in advance, others require a given deposit prior to the car moving if a deposit is given, the remaining balance is expected to be paid at time of delivery. Some car moving companies, however not common will allow for payment in credit cards upon delivery. It is important to select a car moving company with payment methods that best suit you.
Make sure you are properly insured Your car should be insured by the car moving company against any damage or theft. You should make sure that you have a look at the car moving company’s insurance coverage before you finalize the car moving, to check if there are any deductibles that you are required to pay if any damage is to occur to your car. It is important also to check with your insurance company to see if your car is insured during transit and make sure that all personal belongings are removed from the car since they may not be covered.
Do a car inspection and document it In order to ensure that any claims of car damage is accurate, a complete and thorough check should be made and documented on the bill of landings. Reports of any pre existing damage should be made preferably by taking photographs of the car before the moving.
Other preparations before pick up Before the pick up, you should wash your car thoroughly in order to be able to spot any chips, nicks or cosmetic damages on the vehicle. Personal items should be removed from the car since they may not be insured. The car alarm should be disabled. The fuel tank should not be filled and should be kept law so as to lower the weight of the car. Make sure that you remove any loose parts such as ground effect, spoilers and fog lights and fold the mirrors. Charge the battery and make sure that the tires are properly inflated and also check for any lick age of fluids which might damage the paint of the car below. Convertible cars should be well covered to prevent air or moisture from causing damage.