Bought a new car from abroad? Own a car dealership? Need to get a vintage number safely to a show? There are so many reasons why you might need to get your car from A to B without driving it on the road.
There are a few things that you need to consider when looking to transport a vehicle, and this will tell you everything you should know. Let’s get into it.
Find the Right Transport Company for You
Depending on where you have sold your car to, or purchased your car from will help you decide how you want to ship it. For example, if you purchase a car from a dealership, they might offer shipping with the price, and work out all of the logistics for you. However, if you have bought a vintage number, are importing a vehicle in from aboard, or are selling your own, you will want to find a transport company you can trust. Make sure to take your time looking through the available options of car transporters, so you can find the right fit.
Prepare Your Car for Its Journey
There are a couple of things you need to make sure your car is ready to be received on the other side! First off, all of the paperwork needs to be in order and on hand to avoid any complications from that angle.
Make sure you need to clear out your vehicle to ensure no precious items are left behind and that nothing will come loose or rattle around in the car during transit. Even if it’s you that is receiving it on the other end, other items inside the car might not be insured.
Take note of the condition of your car before you ship it off in every way you can – document it, so you can make sure everything is as it is supposed to be on the other side.
It is also worthwhile cleaning it before you ship it off – that way, any damage that has been caused can be seen more effectively, and no one can say it was hidden under a patch of mud!
Assess Received Car
If you have bought yourself a car from somewhere else, or you are just checking over your own, the state your car arrives in should match its description before it is transported.
When you have received your car, the first thing you need to do is check it over and ensure everything is as it should be. That way, if it isn’t, you will be able to raise the problems immediately, with the evidence that either you collected beforehand or that has been sent to you. This will help with any disputes if there are some contradicting claims.
Transporting a car is almost like transporting anything else, apart from it can be a lot more devastating if something goes wrong – especially if your car is one of a kind!
Follow these steps to minimize risk during the travel.
