- Shut off and or disable your car alarm. If your car alarm were to go off during transport, it may pose a problem to the transport company to turn it off.
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- Keep the gas tank filled under a quarter of a tank. It reduces the weight of the car, and transporters will appreciate that.
Cars and motorcycles that are shipped on the moving van should be completely drained of fuel. In addition, motorcycle batteries should be disconnected
- Secure or remove any loose parts or specialty items from your car such as ground effects, spoilers, or fog lights.
If you have wide mirrors fold them back. Lower, remove, or retract the antennae if possible.
- When moving in winter, make sure that there is a sufficient amount of antifreeze to protect your automobile against severe winter temperatures.
- Always ship convertibles with the top secured properly. Seal any holes or open seams in the top to prevent moisture damage.
If you cannot raise the top, consider closed container shipping.
- Have a charged and relatively new battery, properly inflated tires, and make sure all fluids are at adequate levels.
If you have ANY leaks from your car, be sure to tell transporter so that he will position you car properly. Cars leaking oil and especially brake or transmission fluid should NEVER be on the top of a two deck open trailer. This is to prevent leaks onto the paint of vehicles below.
- You should keep a photocopy of your registration and insurance paperwork for the vehicle in the glove compartment.
- Prepare a careful list of any operational problems or steps necessary to start, stop, or drive your vehicle on or off the trailer.
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