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Car Shipping Made Simple

Posted On : Mar-21-2010 | seen (467) times | Article Word Count : 489 |

There are various things about the process of moving vehicles that you will need to know, long before you have a car shipped. Be aware first that the terms for pick-up and delivery are not guaranteed dates, but only estimates.

There are various things about the process of moving vehicles that you will need to know, long before you have a car shipped. Be aware first that the terms for pick-up and delivery are not guaranteed dates, but only estimates. There are usually unforeseen issues that may arise while the drivers are on the road, including bad weather, heavy traffic and mechanical breakdowns, and these may all add to possible delays. Actually, though, most delays are caused by the car owners using the service. They may fail to arrive at the pick-up or the drop-off locations in a timely manner, or they might try to make changes to their schedule at the last minute, after the driver is already on the road. A lot depends on your own reliability and punctuality. The more you throw yourself into being on time and ready, the sooner your car will arrive at its destination.

Arrive to meet the auto shipper on time, and at the place you agreed upon. This place should be easy for the car mover and you to get to. If you arrive late, this delays your delivery and that of other clients also waiting for pick-up or drop-off. Before your car heads off on the hauler, get an inspection report that describes your car's current condition, including any cracks or scratches that already exist. You or whomever is picking up the car will compare this report to the car when it arrives at its destination.

Make sure you're on time for the hauler to drop your car off, as well. When they deliver your vehicle, check the car over slowly and carefully, with your check list handy from the day the car was picked up. If you see anything not on the report, note it on your pickup report and have the driver sign the paper with the updated condition on it.

Choosing a method by which to ship your car is also important. You can select an enclosed trailer or an open one. Open trailers are usually exposed to the elements, but they are cheaper to hire than enclosed vehicles. The choice you make will depend on the vehicle you are moving, and how much money you're ready to spend to have it moved.

Car shipping customers are sometimes confused about door-to-door shipping. This doesn't mean that the delivery truck will come to your home or business. The driver will get as close as he can, and you will need to set up a meeting place for pick up and delivery where he can comfortably park and get back out again. Shipping trucks may be up to 75 feet in length, and they need a lot of space to maneuver. If he can't get right to your location, he may have to find a nearby lot that he can pull into and get out of.

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