Car Shipping Checklist For Easy Transport

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INSTANT QUOTE

Steps to Get Your Vehicle Ready For Shipment:

Clean Exterior

Cleaning your vehicle will ensure an accurate inspection can be completed.

Charged battery

Check that your battery is completely charged; if not, replace it. You may be charged extra if your car is transported as "inoperable."

Fluid Leaks

Make sure you don’t have any leaking fluids that may cause issues during transport.

Alarms Disabled

If possible, disable all alarms that may cause issues for the transporter if triggered.

*Electric Vehicles

To avoid "vampire drain," please verify that your EV is fully charged and that all background systems are turned off.

Multiple cars loaded on a shipping truck

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Toll Tags Removed

Remove or deactivate any toll devices to avoid being paid for tolls while your vehicle is in transit.

Tire Pressure

Check that your tires are completely inflated and that there aren’t any leaks, so there won’t be issues unloading your vehicle upon delivery.

Important Concerns

Inform the car shipping expert if your vehicle has any specific issues with turning on or shifting gears. This will ensure the driver can easily load and unload your car on and off the truck.

Vehicle Modifications

Ensure that all changes to your vehicle, such as lift kits, over-sized tires, roof racks, and so on, are reviewed with your Logistics Coordinator and that any external modifications are properly secured.