| Auto-transport companies are designed to facilitate a | | | | of insurance. |
| person's need to transport cars from one location to | | | | In general, auto transporters are safe, trustworthy |
| another. Whether a person is moving or they have | | | | and the vehicle will arrive in great condition. However, |
| sold their vehicle via Internet auction, the car can be | | | | the contract stipulates all conditions for recourse, |
| transported without adding mileage or road wear to | | | | including reimbursement for damages in the event |
| it. | | | | there are any, so be sure to look it over carefully. |
| In some cases, it's just easier to transport a car | | | | The transporter will inspect the car upon arrival at |
| rather than make the lengthy drive out of time | | | | either the depot it will be departing from or when the |
| considerations. There are some things to know about | | | | truck arrives at the house where it is kept. Either |
| auto-transport companies in advance. | | | | way, the inspection will note in writing and by sketch, |
| The process of shipping a car from one location to | | | | all nicks, dings, dents and other hints of damage on |
| another, especially across long distances, requires | | | | the body of the vehicle. This is the 'Origin Inspection |
| planning ahead and doing your homework. Whether | | | | Report' and should be held onto or forwarded to the |
| you are a frequent shipper or a first timer, always | | | | receiver of the vehicle. |
| shop the price with various different car transport | | | | When the car arrives at its final destination, the |
| services. | | | | receiver should take the time to slowly go over the |
| Factors such as costs of gas, number of cars already | | | | entirety of the car and verify that nothing is |
| going in that direction and seasons can impact the | | | | different from the inspection report. Without this |
| expense. | | | | verification, if the receiver signs the driver's release |
| The auto transport service will need to know where | | | | form then the transporter is no longer liable for any |
| the car is going from and to, the make, model and | | | | damages that might be discovered later. So make |
| year of the car as well as when the customer wants | | | | sure the receiver has the time to do the work |
| the car to ship. Most transporters will not guarantee | | | | correctly. |
| exact dates, if one promises you that then make | | | | Auto transporters provide an invaluable service for |
| sure you have it in writing. | | | | people who must relocate cross-country, across |
| All transport companies require a contract, which | | | | stateliness and even across oceans. There are |
| should be carefully reviewed prior to signing. The | | | | transporters who will take vehicles to and from |
| contract will cover information needed on topics like | | | | Hawaii, Europe and other foreign destinations. So |
| damage to the vehicle, delays, cancellation and | | | | whether you are relocating yourself, selling your car |
| accident as well as insurance coverage. | | | | or purchasing a car, an auto transporter can service |
| If insurance is not listed on the contract, it's a good | | | | your needs. |
| idea to find out what the transporter offers by way | | | | |