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You should know about some of the interesting quirks involved in the auto transport business before you ship your vehicle. Firstly, the pick-up and delivery schedules quoted to you are not set in concrete. The very things that cause you to be delayed when driving to an appointment or to and from work also plague the auto shippers. Delays such as traffic, weather, or mechanical difficulties are possibilities for the truckers as well.

In most cases, the main cause of delays or damage rests upon the customers themselves. Much depends on the customer?s punctuality and orderliness. Failure to arrive on time at the pick-up site, last minutes changes to routs or delivery terms either makes delivery impossible or increases risks.

Be on time at the agreed upon loading location so a complete inspection of the vehicle can be made in full daylight prior to loading and there is plenty of time to maneuver the car onto the carrier. When you are late, you are not only causing yourself distress but also all the other customers who have cars on that particular carrier. You can forget about any refund should the delivery be scratched.

Before your car loads, you must have a report from the above mentioned inspection describing in detail the condition of your car including all damages no matter how insignificant. When you pick up the car at its destination you will use this report to check off all the points made to be sure it is in precisely the condition it was in when you drove it to the loading site.

Of course, you will be prompt at the destination site also. Immediately upon the car?s arrival, make a thorough inspection checking it against each point made on the inspection report. Take your time, this is important. Should there be any discrepancies, note them clearly on the report and have the driver sign off on it.

For car shipping you have the option of a closed or open trailer method. Open trailers are just that, open and exposed to road dirt, inclement weather, possible theft of removable accessories and damage from flying debris. They are also quite a bit less expensive than closed containers. Selection depends on the type of vehicle you are transporting and the size of your wallet.

The honest, reliable company will advise you against your choice if they see it as a problem for you and your car. This same company will, however, follow your demands if you insist upon them and will do their best to provide safe transport for your vehicle. The good company will also offer several types of insurance coverage for you to choose from. Remember though, while saving money, with an open trailer your car is more subject to discoloration and minor denting.

Another peculiarity is the concept of door-to-door shipping. This really isn?t so. The truck will not pick up your car at your front door in location A and deliver it to your door at location B. This is actually not possible. You are dealing with a truck with a length of 75 feet or more and 99% of residential homes do not have the external space to deal with a vehicle of this size. The home is apt to have barriers
Gucci Outlet to such a vehicle?s maneuverability like tight turns, tall trees, short driveways and small yards. The carrier will stop at an appropriate parking spot as near to your front door as possible. You drive your car to this predetermined spot and it is loaded there. The same is true at the end of your vehicle?s journey. Pick up will be from a lot as near as possible to your home given the requirements of local law and safety.

For more information on Auto Shipping or Car Transport please visit MetroGistics.