10 Questions You Should Keep In Mind Before Shipping Your Car

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10
Questions
You Should Keep in Mind Before Shipping Your Car
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Before you choose a car shipping company it is
advisable to ask some questions about the
shipping company, the procedure, and the vehicle
used to transport the cars.
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• Is the car shipping company registered?
• Every auto transportation company that crosses
  state lines needs to be registered with the
  Federal Department of Transport. If you are
  considering shipping your car overseas, check the
  companys registration documentation with the
  Federal Maritime Commission.

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2) What type of procedures does the auto shipping
company use?

• Inquire as to whether they provide an enclosed or
  open transportation carrier. It may also be a
  good idea to verify the company services for the
  distance you wish to transport your car.

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3) How much will be the shipping cost?

• Shipping cost varies from company to company,
  distance traveled, whether an open or closed
  truck is used, and the type and size of the
  vehicle to be transported. It is best to ask
  about the shipping charges for the kind of
  vehicle you own.

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4) Do car shipping company offer an insurance
policy?

• Ask and be sure of the insurance policy your car
  should have while it is being shipped.

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5) What documents will the shipping company
need?

• You will need the cars registration and
  insurance documents for sure. Check with the car
  shipping company what additional documents they
  require for shipping.

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6) How to prepare your car for shipping?

• Remove all household items and non-built-in items
  from your car. Keep an extra set of car keys.
  Your cars battery should be fully charged.

7) How long will your car take to ship?

• Ask the auto transportation company how long the
  transportation will take. It may be possible to
  expedite the shipping if the need arises.

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8) What are the payment methods?

• Dont forget to ask about the terms and methods
  of payment. Payment methods may vary from company
  to company.

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9) How will you make sure that your car did not
get damaged during shipping?

• Ask the shipping company what precautions they
  take to prevent any damage during loading,
  unloading, and transportation. Make sure that
  you or your designee are present for the
  pre-shipment inspection of your car.

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10) What if your car gets damaged?

• Dont forget to ask about a post-delivery
  inspection and what the course of action is, if
  there is any damage during shipping.

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