Moving involves more than just household goods. If you own a car, then you must also move your vehicle. If you are unwilling or cannot drive those vehicles, then you must find a car shipping company to move them.
The best way to find that company is to find the company you are interested in and go directly to the company’s website for a quote or to find one of the websites that will allow you to get five to ten quotes from one web page. For the most accurate quote, you must be sure that all the information has been entered correctly. The automatic quotes you receive will be for standard passenger vehicles which are operable. Cars that have been modified or that do not run increase the cost of shipping.
Be cautious about the lowest price, especially if it is significantly lower. Some brokers will give a low ball quote without a carrier to fulfill it to get your business. Unless a carrier agrees to the quote, your vehicle will not be moved, so you end up paying more for the move than some of the middle of the road quotes would have cost in the first place.
If you think you have found a company, do an internet search for that company’s name. If you find many bad reviews, then you may want to look elsewhere. Also check with the Better Business Bureau and with friends or co-workers.
Make sure that any brokers you deal with are bonded and that any company you contract with is licensed and insured.
Once you have done your research, you are ready to book the order. Make sure that the company sends you a confirmation by e-mail or fax. Read everything regarding the move that is sent by the company before signing contracts. Remember that when you order using the internet, the e-signature is just as binding as your actual signature.
You will need to prepare your vehicle for the transport. That will include removing personal or valuable items from the car. Do not pack things that need to be moved in the car as they are not allowed. The gas tank should be below 1/4 tank. This lowers the weight of the load the truck must pull and increased the fuel efficiency. If you wash your vehicle before pickup so that its condition can be seen when picked up.
The carrier should inspect your vehicle at the time of pickup. Any damage to the vehicle will be noted and you will be asked to sign the inspection form. Keep the copy that the carrier gives you until you pickup your vehicle.
After delivery, you will be asked to perform your own inspection of the vehicle. Be very careful in performing this inspection, as once you sign off on the form, you cannot claim any further damage to the vehicle. If there is additional damage, be sure that the carrier signs the form noting the additional damage to the vehicle. Make sure that you get a copy of this form also.
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