Finding a company that offers all the facilities to assist you with cartransportation and car relocation needs is not a simple affair. Youwant to make sure that your new vehicle is delivered to your new homein its original state. In order to do that you have to be knowledgeableand well prepared before you decide on which car transportation companyto use.

Minordamage to your car can cause a huge monetary lose. When choosing a cartransportation company, make sure that once your car is in atransportation trailer it doesn't get unloaded until it reaches itsfinal destination, which means there will be a minimum risk of damage.Choose a company that is fully licensed, bonded and insured and hasonly experienced, professional drivers.

 Following are the types of services offered by the car transportation companies:

• Door-to-door or terminal-to-terminal transportation.
• Services such as top load or enclosed.
• Specialized services: flat bed, inoperable vehicles, boats, motorcycles and large over sized moves.
• Service within the United States and all international ports.

 Alwaysbe careful when looking for the lowest rate possible. Some companieswill give you a low cost with a non-refundable deposit. The odometerreadings should be noted at pickup and delivery of the vehicle. Anydiscrepancies must be noted and signed off by the driver on thedelivery receipt.

 Here are some of the guidelines to follow when you are hauling your vehicle:

• Anyloose parts or specialty items such as spoilers, fog lights, or mirrorsshould be removed or secured properly for auto transport.
• Antennas should be removed or lowered.
• Thereshould be an adequate supply of antifreeze in the radiator. Thegasoline tank should only be a quarter full. More gasoline in the tankonly adds weight for transport.
• Make sure the battery is secure, with no leaks and fluid levels low enough to allow for expansion during transit.
• Any tears in convertible tops should be sealed or repaired to avoid further damage by air during transit.
• Alarm devices should be deactivated.
• Make sure that the vehicle is clean enough to allow accurate inspection at pickup.

Mostcar transportation companies can leave your car at any car shippingterminal in the place of your choice. There is usually an added fee forthis service. Also, you or your designated representative must bepresent to sign the release form upon pickup, and to accept the vehicleupon delivery.

Bylaw, carriers have to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of publicliability insurance as well as cargo coverage. In addition, AutoTransport  company requires that each independent contractor’s insurance agencyfurnish car transport company with a certificate of insurance naming car transport company as an additionalinsured or certificate holder. This certificate comes directly from theinsurance agent’s office and not from the independent contractor.Accordingly, your vehicle will be insured against in-transit damage bythe transport carrier that we assign. Any insurance deductible is paidby the independent contractor.

Notify car transport company as soon as the damage is discovered. car transport company will make every effort toresolve the issue. A thorough inspection must be performed at the timeof delivery. At that time, all damage claims should be noted in thedestination exception in order to be accepted as valid.