Checklist For Car Shipping
When it comes to the transport of your vehicle there are some simple things that you can do to make your Auto Transport experience easier. The biggest and most important thing is to have your car prepared correctly before having American Dream Transport pick it up. This will save you time and money in the long run. It will also cut down on the amount of time that the car will have to be inspected and will insure that your Car Transporter experience is a success. We at American Dream Transport care about our customers and we want you to have the best Ship Automobile experience possible. Here are some quick and painless tips to getting you on your way to having a successful Car Transporter experience.

Car Shipping Tip #1:

Most Auto Transport companies will not allow you more than 100 lbs of personal belongings in the vehicle during transport. Car Transporters are not licensed to transport household goods, how a few things of little value can be placed in the trunk of the car.  But remember, any personal items inside the vehicle will not be covered under the Auto Transporter's Cargo Insurance if lost or stolen during the transport of your automobile.

Car Shipping Tip #2

Your vehicle will need to be inspected with American Dream Transport before loading and transporting. To make the vehicle easier to inspect, please insure that the vehicle is clean. The exterior should have little to no dirt while all upholstery should be visible inside the car. The inspection of the vehicle is for your benefit. If something was to happen to the vehicle during the auto shipping and it was not damage noted before transport, we at American Dream Transport Services would take full responsibility. Another inspection will be administered at the destination.

Car Shipping Tip #3

You must make sure that you have personal insurance on your vehicle. Most Ship Automobile companies will not repair damages due to normal road conditions or conditions of nature. For example, if your car was damaged while sitting on a parking lot, even if your vehicle was under the control of the auto transporter, your insurance would be responsible. The carrier is responsible only when the car is directly damaged by the Auto Transport company.

Car Shipping Tip #4

Before your vehicle is loaded on the Car Transporter make sure that you only have a quarter of a tank of gas. No more, no less. This is to ensure that the car has enough gas for loading and unloading by the Car Hauler company.

Car Shipping Tip #5

For most Auto Shipping companies there is usually an extra charge if your vehicle is inoperable, has a camper shell, is lifted, is oversized, etc. The rule of thumb in Auto Transport is that if it has anything on it that would make it harder to transport, then you will probably be charged more for transport.

Car Shipping Tip #6

Please make sure that you have two complete sets of keys. One for you and one for the Auto Transport company. This way the Auto Shipping company will have access to load and unload your vehicle. Please make sure that the keys unlock both the doors and unlock the ignition.

Car Shipping Tip #7

Please make sure that you disable your car alarm so that it does not get triggered during transporting.

Car Shipping Tip #8

Please be sure to provide a number where you can be reached at all times. This will enable the Car Hauler company to easily contact you in case of an emergency.

Car Shipping Tip #9

Remember, that if moving in colder climate to make sure that you check all antifreeze and fluids in your vehicle before moving. This will insure that no part of the engine will be harmed during the cold starts in frigid temperatures. The Auto Transport company will usually not take responsibility for a problem that they did not directly cause.

Car Shipping Tip #10