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By Tom Kearns


Most of our endeavors can be taken in steps - first baby steps then on to a final full run. You can't play football without a goal line and a ball. You can't knit without needles and yarn. One must have the proper tools to reach a successful ending to the job at hand. Let us stretch this concept to shipping your car. First step is to decide which auto transportation company to use and how to go about this.

From stage one to the final stage of finalizing a deal, there are definite best practices to involved. Stage one is research the auto shipping companies. Read articles, visit auto shipping websites, network with people who have had experience with auto shipping companies. Once you have a basic understanding of the industry and general knowledge of the auto shipping services available, you can enter into the next stage of narrowing it down to a few service providers or brokers from which to obtain pricing quotes.

Now that you have your company, you will need to gather the required documents together. Such documents include a driver's license, registration, proof of insurance, and vehicle specifications. Next step is price negotiations with the company of your choice.

These costs depend on distance traveled, choice of shipping container type, shipment weight and expected timeframe of delivery along with various miscellaneous fees and expenses. When a deal is satisfactorily agreed upon, you must review all the terms and conditions of the contract with a keen eye on cancellation fees and insurance options. Make sure you discuss these in detail and are acutely aware of them and understand them completely. Once your deal is solidified, you are ready for the deal to come to fruition.

You will now have the times and dates of the pickup and delivery of your vehicle and can begin your vehicle preparation. You will need to check engine function, gas levels, security features and the overall condition of your vehicle - make an actual checklist for you and your shipper to sign off on. Now your vehicle is ready for pickup and once that is accomplished, you need to follow up with the car transport company and the vehicle's receiver so you can ensure a smooth trip for your car.

Check in with the shipping company to make sure all is well and there are no further details to take care of. When you have been given confirmation of delivery and the condition of your car is satisfactory, you are expected to pay the remaining balance of the invoice. Wrap it all up with a thank you and positive feedback - you may be back. Follow these steps and all should flow smoothly.

Auto shipping is comprised of many steps and due diligence must be applied to all of them. Auto transport is a business that requires a vast amount of expertise and knowledge and decisions must not be made in haste. Do background checks, ask questions and prepare yourself for the unexpected and your car will have a successful journey.




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