| Tips and warnings during travel | | | | thus causing possible damages to your vehicle. Make |
| Still basking the very day that you and your best friend | | | | sure of this because a lot of the times the companies |
| decided to throw in your backpacks for a full forward | | | | or brokers will go for the highest bidder and leave you |
| 3 month summer travel of Europe after college | | | | and your vehicle out in the dust! |
| graduation? Planning for months in advance, and | | | | Research the company or broker you are using. Make |
| preparing yourself for any mishaps or uncontrolled | | | | sure they are insured, licensed, bonded, and registered |
| phenomenon; maybe your mothers at the time thought | | | | with the Better Business Bureau. |
| you were out of our minds, but it all seemed right. The | | | | Be sure to document and photograph your vehicle. |
| preparations only led to more excitement and before | | | | The company you use should do the same as well at |
| you even set out on your travel you felt that you | | | | pick up and delivery. |
| already achieved something so big! | | | | Most importantly, read the contract in full before signing. |
| Backpacking takes months of advance planning; airport | | | | Be conscious of small print and any hidden fees. |
| tickets, Euro-rail transports, which countries, which cities, | | | | Warnings! |
| which hostels, money appropriations, and the packing | | | | 1) This industry may sound convenient and secure but |
| for the venture. Going through the auto shipping world | | | | on the contrary it can be very unstable and there are |
| you must prepare all the same, well minus the clothes. | | | | no guarantees. A number of dilemmas can happen |
| You must get the company or broker. Pickup and | | | | such as weather, mechanical issues, road blocks, and |
| delivery stops, figure the right transportation; which | | | | more. |
| direction will you go, how comfortable is your vehicle's | | | | 2) When reserving your spot with an auto shipping |
| lodging, how much are you going to pay, and perhaps | | | | carrier due not reserve with two different companies. |
| clothes can be included. Why? Well you do need to | | | | If this occurs most drivers will pass on your vehicle and |
| undress your car of any electronic devices and | | | | then you will have to do the whole process again. |
| outside gear; spoilers or any other specific ornaments. | | | | 3) A credit card reservation is normal but make sure |
| Here are some tips and warnings for a safe auto | | | | they do not charge anything unless your vehicle is |
| shipping adventure. | | | | assigned to a driver. |
| Tips | | | | In any regard, you must be alert and educated. Just like |
| Be forthright with your carrier. Any extra "things" in | | | | traveling cross country or internationally with a |
| your car or an over filled gas tank can impede the | | | | backpack and high hopes, if you are not prepared you |
| delivery process, and cost the driver extra money | | | | will be in more than big trouble. You can get lost, have |
| during checks. | | | | your things stolen form you in a blink of eye and, in |
| Do not pay anything upfront. Big no-no! Also stay clear | | | | worst regards, hurt or killed. This can all happen to your |
| of lower priced companies, their inexperience or cheap | | | | vehicle, so use these tips and warnings as an aid, and |
| rates could be due to less experience in auto travel, | | | | plan away. |