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First let's look at the best way to prepare your auto for transportation. Firstly, your auto must be roadworthy. This is because employees of the auto transport company have to drive it on and off the transporter. Plus, you should wash you auto to allow for easy inspection for such things as scratches and dents.

Then make sure your auto doesn't have any leaks. vehicles are usually transported in batches on one large transporter. You will be responsible if any leakage of fluids from your auto damages other vehicles on the same transport. By the same token, make sure your gas tank is less than a quarter full and other fluids such as break and suspension fluids have room for expansion.

Next, secure or remove any accessories your auto may have. This includes such things as antennae and wide mirrors on the outside of your auto and after-market CD players on the inside. Make sure your alarm is disabled along with any other devices that may drain the battery. Remove all personal possessions from your auto as the transport company will not want to take responsibility for them. In fact, the Department of Transportation does not legally permit the transport of personal belongings in vehicles transported on auto vehicleriers.

Bear in mind you may have to drive your auto to a pick-up point agreed between you and the auto transport company. This is because the transporter vehicles may be unable to access your neighborhood owing to their size.
Finally, don't forget to consider the climatic conditions. If you're moving to, say, Alaska, it would be wise to put anti-freeze into your auto before shipping. Plus check your heating or air-conditioning systems. You can also request a covered transport to further protect your auto against the elements.

For international shipments, some other steps are needed. For one thing, you need to confirm your auto meets the environmental standards of the destination country. You can get this information from the consulate of the country you're moving to along with details of any other restrictions that may apply. Your auto auto services transport company can help you here. Note that international auto transport regulations specify that vehicles be no taller than seven feet and have a minimum of four inches ground clearance.

So now that your auto is ready for transport, let's look at the all-important question of paperwork.
The key document involved in auto transport is the bill of lading. This outlines all the terms and conditions of the agreement between you and the auto auto transport services company. A key component of the bill of lading is the condition report which documents the condition of your auto at the time of handover. It will also contain such details as odometer readings.

As any future claims for damages will be made on the basis of the information in this report, you need to check it vehicleefully before signing. Both you (or your designated representative) and a representative of the auto transport company have to sign this both before and after loading. Generally, if your auto is damaged you have two weeks in which to file a complaint.
For international auto transport, additional paperwork such as those required for customs formalities will be required. And make note you will need the original title of your auto and a Bill of Sale when arranging international shipment.

Then there's the all-important matter of insurance. Ask for a copy of the auto mover's insurance coverage. Your auto should be insured against damage and theft by your auto transport company. By law, vehicleriers have to vehiclery a minimum of $1,000,000 worth of public liability insurance as well as vehiclego coverage. And don't forget that your owner's insurance remains in effect throughout the transport of your auto. If you're transporting you auto by ocean container, it has to be professionally packed for the insurance to be valid.
When it comes to documentation, the golden rule is that you have to make sure you have everything, including the total cost involved, in black and white.

Providing you're well prepared and follow the above steps, there's no reason why you shouldn't enjoy a stress-free transportation of your auto. But first make sure you find a reputable auto transport services firm that offers a full service. A reputable auto transport company will be happy to give you a free quote. Knowing that trained professionals are taking vehiclee of your precious auto will give you peace of mind during this stressful time.