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• POSTED 1.20.2009

• All About Car Shipping

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• By Shijina

Car shipping in simple terms means transporting a vehicle from one location to another. There are lots of difficulties while transporting the vehicle. First you have to select whether you want your car to be shipped in an open carrier or enclosed carrier. Open transport are just giant trucks with six to ten slots for vehicles to fit into. In open carrier the container will be open. Your car will not be protected from sun, heat, snow etc. But the cost of the transport will be less when compared to enclosed shipping. In an enclosed transport car is loaded into a giant container which protects the car from sun, heat, rain, snow etc.

Another important service that vehicle shipping provides is door to door shipping or terminal to terminal shipping. Door to door shipping is when the truck will come to your house pick up the car in front of you, and is by far the safest method. In terminal to terminal shipping, you drop you car in an open lot, and leave your car there until a truck can come pick it up-it may take even months.

While shipping your vehicle see to it that auto Transport Company provides insurance for your car. Ask for their insurance certificates. One important thing to notice is the amount of insurance coverage that will be provided by them while the car is in their custody. When you leave your car just inspect the vehicle before loading it in order to note any damage. It is important to note down the damages in the bill of lading before you hand over the car to the vehicle shipping company. If you are taking the possession of the car at night, do the inspection under bright lights. If any damage has been done during shipment, note it in the bill of lading and ask the driver to sign it and then you contact the auto transport company for reimbursement.

Many auto shipping companies charge for a shipment based on its weight. Most tanks carry anywhere from eleven to thirty gallons of gas. See to it that the fuel tank is near empty. Many vans have extra seats that can be removed. Other items like tool boxes, add-ons and other extras all add weight. If you remove all these things from the vehicle you can cut down on the weight of the vehicle and this can lead to reduction in cost.

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