You or a representative must be present during inspection. You or the representative will also be asked to sign forms signifying your presence during inspection before and after transportation. It’s best if you are the one present during inspection.

A simple car wash is necessary before transporting your vehicle so that you and the car transport company can easily spot physical problems in your vehicle if present.

This is to make the loading and unloading easier. If in case you are transporting an inoperable vehicle, the auto shipping company will still move it but for an extra price.

It’s good practice to have your vehicle serviced before shipping.

Most auto transport companies do not allow cars with leaks to be loaded onto their trucks for transport.

If needed, make sure you have a separate set of keys to be given to the car shipping company upon loading.

Car shipping companies are prohibited to load personal belongings on their trucks licensed only to carry vehicles. Also, the car transport company will not be held liable for any losses.

Make sure there are no hazardous chemicals or materials inside your car.

You can keep your spare tire and jack inside the car but remember that the auto shipping company charges by the weight of the car.

This is to ensure that no damage will occur on your engine due to the cold climate. Most auto transport companies don’t cover such damages.

It can go on endlessly during transportation. It is annoying and a very good way to waste your car batteries.

Make sure your vehicle has at least a quarter of gas in it.