Tips on Preparing Your Car for Transport Could Save You Thousands

Many times Auto's are hauled in batches which meansstrength. You can buy testers at most any Auto Parts
if your car leaks onto another car you may beStores. If your antifreeze is rated for 40 degrees and
responsible for damages, thoroughly inspect your caryou send your Car into 0 degrees weather your
for leaks. Do not fill your gas tank over about 1/4 full,probably going to bust your engine block, which is
make sure that your brakes master cylinder isn't to full.much more expensive than a gallon of antifreeze.
If your master cylinder has recently been filled andThose living in small neighborhoods may need to drive
your car is going from a cool climate to a warmto a pickup point, so if you leave town before your car
climate the fluid could expand and leak out, brake fluiddoes, make sure you leave the keys with someone
will do terrible things to paint. Make sure your battery isthat can deliver your car if need be.
secured good, some times cars have to travel upIt's a good idea to keep insurance active on your car
steep inclines to be loaded, if a battery were to comewhile being transported, even if someone has
loose and tip over it could be bad news.purchased the car and not yet received the car. All
Remove all personal items from your car, evenAuto transporters should have adequate insurance to
expensive stereo's should be considered, since youcover all the cars they carry, just to be safe, ask to
never know where your car could be parked. Somesee proof of insurance. Remember if they haul 10 cars
laws even forbid the hauling of personal items inat $30,000 each that means they should have at least
transported auto's. Do not leave any object plugged$300,000 cargo coverage.
into your power outlet and disable security devicesMake sure your cars mileage is documented, take
that could drain the battery. Remove antennas,pictures of any scratches or dents before and after.
extended mirrors and anything that protrudes fromIt's a very good idea to do a walk around of your car
your car. Many Car Haulers are a pretty snug fit whenwith the driver before it's ever loaded. If you notice any
fully loaded, don't worry though most all drivers aredamage to your car after being delivered, point it out
professionals and know what they are doing.to the driver and immediately call the Company. Make
If your Car is in a warm Southern State and going tosure everything is in writing before the pickup, ask for
one of the Northern cold states, check your coolantreferences if you don't feel comfortable with them.