Shipping A High-End Vehicle

1. Shipping A High-End Vehicle Do you own a classic/luxury vehicle and want to ship it over a long distance? Maybe you have just bought one and want it to be safely delivered to your location? Well, you can easily do that with the help of reputable car shipping companies. However, there are many moving parts in the process that you need to understand. Let’s see how you can efficiently transport your high-end car: Find a Reliable Company: Before doing anything else, you have to hire only the cream of the crop car shipping companies because you cannot risk your expensive car getting into the hands of someone who is not capable or reputable enough. So make sure to do the following things to find the best car transport companies: Search companies within your vicinity both online and offline Make a list and then get quotes from all of them Check for their reviews online on their BBB page, Google Listing, and Facebook page Shortlist the ones with best prices and best reviews Make sure they have a license, they are registered and have a Motor Carrier (MC) number on their website Now ask them if they have experience dealing with sports/luxury cars Also, do they offer terminal-to-terminal or door-to-door shipping? What about the insurance coverage? Does their quoted price include all fees associated with your car transport?          Once a company fulfills everything in the criteria above, you can then start working on figuring out the logistics for moving your car. Go for Enclosed Container: Since you are shipping a high-end vehicle, it will obviously worth a lot of money. So besides doing your due diligence in finding a vehicle transport company, you also need to ensure that your car is shipped in the most secure manner. For this, you will have to go for the enclosed container. Your car will be fully packed inside a container, which will protect it from environmental elements like smoke, dirt, fog, and rain, etc. Furthermore, it will ensure your car doesn’t get accidental scratches, dings, or dents, which can decrease its financial value. Prepping the Car and Shipping it: Before you ship your car, there are a few things you need to do to have a smooth transportation process. Firstly, you need to check your car for any mechanical or electrical problems, have it thoroughly inspected by a mechanic for this. Make sure to remove any loose parts such as spoilers, antennae, side mirrors, and fog lights, etc. so they are not damaged or lost during loading and unloading. Check the tires as well, they should be inflated, and there shouldn’t be any fluid leaks as well.

2. Have all the documents related to your vehicle’s shipping ready; these can include notarized car title copy, lienholder letter if he exists, and a form of Shipper Export Declaration. Your shipping service provider can further guide you about the documents based on your shipping destination. Lastly, take lots of pictures and record videos from different angles so that you can note any existing damages and match the condition of the vehicle after it is delivered. This will help with insurance claims in case of any damages. After Delivery Check: Once the vehicle is delivered, verify the car’s condition with the help of pictures and videos that you took. Thoroughly and carefully inspect it during the daytime, so not even the smallest scratches or dents escape your eyes. If everything is good to go, then that’s great, but if you find any new damages, make sure to get the signature of the truck driver and then get in touch with the company for an insurance claim.