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Planning Guide:
To safely board the car transport service boat, there are a few things you have to keep and mind and prepare to avoid going overboard in the case of any mishap or inconvenient. Many people take this service very lightly and when the moment comes to ship the car they encounter a lot of obstacles they could have avoided if simply they followed a couple simple steps.
Because we have encountered several of these customers and have been stuck in different situation we have learned from experience and have come up with a little planning guide to serve not only our customers but any one who is planning in transporting a car in a near future.
Here is a quick and easy list of all the factors you must keep on mind to plan a hassle free and smooth auto transport service.
Determine the Dates. Knowing when you are planning to transport your vehicles is one of the most important factors you must take care of when shipping a car. Depending on the dates, you can determine the type of weather you will be expecting, if any delays will occur, availability of drivers and ultimately the price. It is okay to have an idea of what the dates will be when you shop around in order to get an idea of what prices will be, however when you have set the dates and the company, more accurate prices will be able to be provided.
Check the Weather. Once dates have been set, it is important you check what type of weather your car will encounter along the way. This will help you prepare the car better for travel and also it will help you plan your schedule ahead as there may be some expected delays. Bad weather usually calls for bad road conditions; carriers do not expose themselves to these conditions in order to safeguard the cars they're taking and also protect their safety. Nagging customers due to delays are not worth the risk.
Include Every Detail. When you describe your car to the agent who is booking your vehicle transport, make sure you explain thoroughly all the modifications and after market items your car has. Most of these "extras" require different type of accommodations on the carrier and different safety measures in order to properly load the car and transport it. If this information is not provided before hand, and driver encounters a surprise during pickup, then it becomes the driver's call whether car will be taken or not. All extra fees from this point on, either for dry run fess or more work to load car unto carrier are fully customers responsibility. This will cause you an inconvenient you can easily avoid.
Junk in the Trunk. Ask for your companies policy in regards to taking personal items inside the car. Do not assume that because it is your car you can pack it up to the roof. Remember, you are requesting a car transport service, not a moving service. However, there are certain regulations that allow up to 75lbs of soft goods to be taken in the trunk of the only. Check with your company if they offer this possibility. Reasons why you cannot take items is because this increases the weight on the carrier; auto transporters must go through several checking points and if weight limitations are surpassed, car will be unloaded. Also during check points authorities check each car thoroughly in case of any illegal activity and loaded cars present and inconvenient fro drivers as they cannot respond for the items inside. Also, if your carrier allows 75lbs of soft goods inside the trunk. ask if their insurance will cover for these items in case of any loss or damage. Usually insurance will not cover these items, only for the car itself.
Other Details. Ask your carrier what they require in order to prepare vehicle for transport. Many carriers request you empty gas tank either half way or up to one quart of a tank for weight purposes. Also you need to have car checked for any leaks or other things that can affect your car and other cars on carrier during the trip. Also ask what type of insurance your carrier offers in case of loss or damage, don't wait until it happens to start inquiring, you will avoid big pleasant surprises.
Plan ahead for your car transport, make sure you have time to take care of all these small details to avoid inconveniences. Don't pass these details so lightly, as small as they may seem, they will cause big stressful situations.
Because we have encountered several of these customers and have been stuck in different situation we have learned from experience and have come up with a little planning guide to serve not only our customers but any one who is planning in transporting a car in a near future.
Here is a quick and easy list of all the factors you must keep on mind to plan a hassle free and smooth auto transport service.
Determine the Dates. Knowing when you are planning to transport your vehicles is one of the most important factors you must take care of when shipping a car. Depending on the dates, you can determine the type of weather you will be expecting, if any delays will occur, availability of drivers and ultimately the price. It is okay to have an idea of what the dates will be when you shop around in order to get an idea of what prices will be, however when you have set the dates and the company, more accurate prices will be able to be provided.
Check the Weather. Once dates have been set, it is important you check what type of weather your car will encounter along the way. This will help you prepare the car better for travel and also it will help you plan your schedule ahead as there may be some expected delays. Bad weather usually calls for bad road conditions; carriers do not expose themselves to these conditions in order to safeguard the cars they're taking and also protect their safety. Nagging customers due to delays are not worth the risk.
Include Every Detail. When you describe your car to the agent who is booking your vehicle transport, make sure you explain thoroughly all the modifications and after market items your car has. Most of these "extras" require different type of accommodations on the carrier and different safety measures in order to properly load the car and transport it. If this information is not provided before hand, and driver encounters a surprise during pickup, then it becomes the driver's call whether car will be taken or not. All extra fees from this point on, either for dry run fess or more work to load car unto carrier are fully customers responsibility. This will cause you an inconvenient you can easily avoid.
Junk in the Trunk. Ask for your companies policy in regards to taking personal items inside the car. Do not assume that because it is your car you can pack it up to the roof. Remember, you are requesting a car transport service, not a moving service. However, there are certain regulations that allow up to 75lbs of soft goods to be taken in the trunk of the only. Check with your company if they offer this possibility. Reasons why you cannot take items is because this increases the weight on the carrier; auto transporters must go through several checking points and if weight limitations are surpassed, car will be unloaded. Also during check points authorities check each car thoroughly in case of any illegal activity and loaded cars present and inconvenient fro drivers as they cannot respond for the items inside. Also, if your carrier allows 75lbs of soft goods inside the trunk. ask if their insurance will cover for these items in case of any loss or damage. Usually insurance will not cover these items, only for the car itself.
Other Details. Ask your carrier what they require in order to prepare vehicle for transport. Many carriers request you empty gas tank either half way or up to one quart of a tank for weight purposes. Also you need to have car checked for any leaks or other things that can affect your car and other cars on carrier during the trip. Also ask what type of insurance your carrier offers in case of loss or damage, don't wait until it happens to start inquiring, you will avoid big pleasant surprises.
Plan ahead for your car transport, make sure you have time to take care of all these small details to avoid inconveniences. Don't pass these details so lightly, as small as they may seem, they will cause big stressful situations.
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