Shipping your car

Prepare the car for shipping with this short checklist.

These preparations will ensure the safe worry free shipment of your car.

Your car should be insured.

Wash your car a day before it is picked up. Perform a complete inspection and make a note of the damages.

Keep the interior clear this will ensure that loose items do not shift during the transit and cause damage.

Disable the car alarm if there is one. The mover might find it difficult to deactivate it.

Keep the gas level at the required minimum.

Secure all the special accessories - fog lights, ground effects and spoilers in your car. If you can, better remove them.

Fold back the mirrors and retract the antenna.

If you are shipping a convertible ensure that the top is up and secured.

Your car should be operable during shipping. If not you may be charged more for unloading it. So check its battery level and tire pressure before shipping it.

Is your vehicle leaking fluid? If so inform that to the mover so that he can take the necessary precaution.

If your vehicle has any trouble while starting and shutting off, leave a note about this in the cab for the driver.

Get the driver’s cell phone number before shipping.

Have a set of duplicate keys for yourself.

After unloading inspect the vehicle after a thorough wash. If new damages are there you can make claims to the mover.