Auto Inspection Guide

We understand that shipping your automobile can be an intimidating process, so here is a simple checklist of what to expect, what is required and to be prepared for during the pre and post auto shipping inspections.

• Either you or a representative must be available to participate in the inspection of your vehicle during pick-up and delivery.
• Either you or a representative are required to sign the bill of lading detailing and acknowledging your vehicles condition at the time of pick-up and delivery. This includes document any noticeable nicks, scratches, dents etc. This is for the protection of everyone involved.
• Obvious damage to your vehicle will be noted on the bill of lading prior to transit. In the unfortunate event that your vehicle received damages during your auto’s transport, such should be noted there. This documentation should take place at the time of acceptance of your vehicle delivery and acknowledged in writing by your carrier driver. Both yours and your drivers signature are required as acknowledgment and acceptance of the documented condition of your automobile as well as for insurance purposes.
• Plan to allow extra time for the inspections. If you are in a hurry,or miss something, and sign off on the bill of lading,it will be more difficult to get insurance to cover it later.
• If at all possible try to arrange for pick up and delivery during the day, to allow everyone the best lighting possible for the auto inspections.
• Do not plan on leaving any personal items in the car. Some transporters won’t mind but neither their, nor your insurance will cover any items left in the vehicle. Technically it is illegal for shippers to transport household or personal items because they are not licensed for it, and any items found can be seized and the driver can receive a hefty fine. Leaving heavier items in the car can also result in uncovered damage to the undercarriage of your car due to weight.
• Very rarely damage does occur, and our transporters strive to make sure that it is always taken care of quickly and painlessly, but taking the few extra steps during the inspections can make all the difference should any problems arise.