Most Auto Transporting companies will not allow you more than 100 lbs of personal belongings in the vehicle during Car Shipper. These belongings will have to be put in the trunk. But remember, any personal items inside the vehicle will not be covered if lost or stolen during the transport of your automobile.

Your vehicle will need to be inspected with Auto Transporter Direct before Moving. To make the vehicle easier to inspect, please insure that the vehicle is clean. The exterior should have little to no dirt while all upholstery should be visible inside the car. The inspection of the vehicle is for your benefit. If something was to happen to the vehicle during Car Shipper, and it was not a damage noted before transport, we at Auto Transporter Direct would take full responsibility. Another inspection will be administered at the destination.

You must make sure that you have personal insurance on your vehicle. Most Car Transporters companies will not repair damages due to normal road conditions or conditions of nature. For example, if your car was damaged while sitting on a parking lot, even if your vehicle was under the control of the Vehicle Transporter, your insurance would be responsible. The carrier is responsible only when the car is directly damaged by the Auto Shipping company.

Before Auto Transporting make sure that you only have a quarter of a tank of gas. No more, no less. This is to ensure that the car has enough gas for loading and unloading by the Car Shipper company.

For most Car Transporters companies there is usually an extra charge if your vehicle is inoperable, has a camper shell, is lifted, is oversized, etc. The rule of thumb in Auto Shipping is that if it has anything on it that would make it harder to Transport, then you will probably be charged more for transport.

The US Department of Transportation prohibits the carrying of personal items on a truck licensed only for carrying automobiles. By violating this federal law, the company transporting your vehicle can be fined up to $10,000. All personal belongings that are left inside the vehicle will not be insured and no company is responsible for missing or damaged items.

Please make sure that you disable your car alarm so that it does not get triggered during Moving.

Please be sure to provide a number where you can be reached at all times. This will enable the Car Shipper company to easily contact you in case of an emergency. If the Auto Shipping company cannot contact you, your car may be left at a terminal where it will accrue fees.

Remember, that if moving in colder climate to make sure that you check all antifreeze and fluids in your vehicle before Transporter. This will insure that no part of the engine will be harmed during the cold starts in frigid temperatures. The Auto Shipping company will usually not take responsibility for a problem that they did not directly cause.

Relax, and take a deep breath. We at Auto Transporter Direct transport hundreds of cars every month all over the globe. If you have taken the time to complete these simple steps before Car Shipper your vehicle will be one hundred percent ready for Auto Shipping.