Your car is always precious to you and transporting it to a different location includes a big risk always. There are many transportation services available for you in the market but how do you know if those companies will safely transport your vehicle to your destination or not. You will always need a reliable car transportation company that will guarantee for the safety of your car. Here are some things that you should know before considering car transportation services and hiring a car moving company.
Moving your car is always risky.
There are many ways by which you can ship your car but how do you know if the method of shipment you are choosing is best for your car. The cars are moved in an open or enclosed trailer. Open trailers are cheaper than enclosed ones but they are always susceptible to damage, loss, theft, road debris, weather or environmental factors as compared to enclosed trailers. In open trailers, cars are mostly secured by using chains and in enclosed trailers, there are nylon straps and wheel nets that are used to prevent damage to your vehicle. There is always a risk with chaining system that if they get loose then they might slide towards another car.
Find companies which is offering the specific services required by you.
Make a list of all the services you will need in terms of transportation and the safety of your car. Match them with the requirements of most of the car transportation services near you. For example, if you want your car to be transported by an enclosed trailer then look for companies who provide you the same service. You will be charged according to these services perform all the necessary requirements and collect proof of the company’s documentation to avoid problems later.
Checking reviews and references is a plus point for you.
Whenever you’re transporting your car, you are exposing it to a series of risk and you don’t want to choose any transport company that you cannot trust. You must go through their online reviews on google or their websites to know their customer relationship and their satisfaction with their services. You can also ask for references from them to know about their previous customer’s views on them. Ask for recommendations from any of your friends, relatives or family if they have availed services from them and were they satisfied. After all the searching you can narrow down the shortlisted companies which seem to be reliable and high-quality.
Know how much does it cost to ship a car. Moving companies can easily make a fool out of you and will demand higher prices more than the actual value. In India, moving a car might cost you from Rs. 5,000 – 30,000 depending upon the distance and type of the car. Premium cars will always cost you more than a normal car as they require more attention and space. The cost is also affected by the type of shipment you will be choosing. Open car trailers are cheaper than enclosed ones. There is a cheaper option which is a flat-bed but they are generally considered for short distance moving only as they come with great risks.
Never give a deposit.
Deposits are convenient for booking your services but you should never give a full deposit and you should rather give 20-30% of the whole amount for the assurance of your vehicle. If a company is asking you for a deposit, then it directs you towards more red flags by them. Reputed car transportation companies will never ask you for a deposit and will ask for it when they are picking up or dropping your car at the destination. This ensures you their dedication towards their services and gives you a way back out of it if they do not live up to your expectations.
Verify their license.
Every moving company has a valid license, insurance and registrations for their vehicles. Make sure you verify all of their documentation to know the authenticity of the company. Make a copy of all their documents and keep them for the safety of your vehicle in transit. Check the personal identification of the car carrier personnel to know if they are working with the company and how they’re related. Keep a copy of their ID proof and vehicle registration also.
Beware of insurance policies.
When your vehicle is in transit, there are risks and you don’t want to get into any trouble because of the mistakes by car transportation company. You must always ask for a valid insurance of your vehicle from them and a reputed company will provide you all of them included in their services. The insurance covers amounts for liability, workers compensation, cargo limits, deductible, etc.
Know about their tracking systems.
You will be in your peace of mind when you know the current status of your vehicle in transit. Many car transportation services are now providing tracking services. They will give you a tracking number and you can check the location of your vehicle. You can also contact the carrier driver if you have any queries.
Make a schedule.
Generally, transportation services take at least a week to deliver your car to your destination. The trucks and carriers run through different routes and there are lot of environmental carriers that might delay your transportation. So, if you need your car at the destination as soon as you arrive there, then you must always make a schedule for your car transport according to your travel schedules.
Prepare your car.
Before you are transporting your car you must make sure it is in proper condition of sipping.
Make sure that there is no fuel more than a quarter.
Empty your car and ensure to remove all the valuables.
Check the status of all the components of your car.
Explain about the car to the transportation company so that they keep those things in mind for the safe transport of your vehicle.