subject: Tips for your Cross Country Auto Transport [print this page] Have you considered on transporting your car cross America? Its not as difficult as many would think. With a little homework before hand. You can help your vehicle arrive at its destination safe and secure. Here are a few quick tips to consider before you make a cross country auto transport. First make sure your auto's motor is running, fluids are at decent levels and make note of any damages to your vehicle. If your car is over 7 ft. high. Make sure you tell your cross country auto transport company ahead of time and your car should be no more then 4 inches off the ground for clearance and vehicle safety purposes. Make sure your gas tank is less then a 1/4 tank also.
Make sure you auto is clean before inspection. You'll be asked to sign a bill of lading and a condition report prior to hauling. So plan on being their at the origin point and the destination point. If your there at the origin of pick-up and you over-look a dent, scratch, etc on your automobile then your responsible for it. So if your not present at the time of inspection you'll have to accept the car as is. Its important to specify any damage to your automobile on the bill of lading. If for whatever reason you cant be their. The car shipping company to represent yoube there to represent you. Also you should have your alarm disabled. You wouldn't want your alarm system to go off during the transport and don't forget to remove any loose items.
Any loose items such as CD players, cell phones or any other loose items should be removed before transport. If possible make sure you remove your antenna as well. Your cross country auto transport should be secure and safe if you follow these simple step and guidelines.
