Pre Auto Transport Checklist

• Remove all personal possessions from your vehicle. This should include registration and documents in the glove box as well as any thing that you may have in the trunk. Remove any GPS, cd’s, change in the coin tray, phones, garage door openers, etc. Neither your personal auto insurance, nor the insurance of the carrier will cover any loss or damage of personal property.
• Check all fluid levels. This may include engine coolant, transmission oil, and other fluids. If moving to a colder climate, ensure that you have antifreeze, and anti-freezing agents in your wiper fluids. This is a good opportunity to make sure that you your battery is securely attached, and that you don’t have any leaks or hoses that need repaired as well.
• Your gas tank should have between 1/8 and ¼ tank of fuel. This is for safety reasons.
• Wash your car. A clean car makes your pre and post transport inspections easier.
• Remove any custom pieces from your car. This includes spoilers, fog lights, any aerials, antennas, and external spare tires, car covers, grill covers, etc. Luggage racks, bike racks, or ski racks should also be removed.
• Disable your car alarm. This reduces the chances of your car being delivered with a dead battery because your alarm was continuously going off.
• Notify your transporter if your automobile is not in running condition. Failure to do so can result in delayed transportation, and can require specialized equipment.
• Notify your transporter if your car has had any special modifications such as 4×4 lift kits, lowered kits, non removable ground effects, etc. Modifications can be a factor in pricing due to space, or transport type requirements.
• To go on a traditional transport truck your vehicle should be less than 7 feet tall, and have at least 4 inches of ground clearance to be safely loaded and unloaded. If your car is over 7 feet tall, or has less than 4 inches of ground clearance – shipment is possible, but may require a different type of transport, so be sure to mention it to your customer service agent.
• Provide a full set of keys for your transporter, and make sure that you, and who ever will be picking up your automobile on delivery have a full set as well.
• Be sure to provide a number where you can be reached at all times during transport. It is very important that your driver be able to get in touch with you.