Check

Item

Explanation

Vehicle Washing.

In order to expedite origin inspection, please present the vehicle to your auto transporter in clean condition. This allows for quick and fair evaluation of the vehicle prior to shipment.

Fuel Level

The fuel level of the vehicle transported should be about 1/4 of a tank. This is because auto transports are weight sensitive.

Personal Items

Auto transports are weight sensitive, so there should be a minimum of personal effects in the vehicle being transported. This also reduces the potential for theft.  Please note all personal items left in vehicle drivers are not responsible for.  Drivers will charge if there is more then 100 lbs. in vehicle, not responsible for items. .

Antennas

Antennas should be lowered or removed. Temporary antennas such as cell phones or CB radios should be removed.

Keys

The United States Department of Transportation requires that all keys be provided for the vehicle. This includes ignition, truck, glove box, and/or other keys.

Alarms

Alarms should be turned off. If there are special instructions required to start a car or to disarm an alarm, please let your auto transporter know.

Luggage Racks

Non-permanent luggage, bike or ski racks should be removed.

Cracked Glass

Point out any window nicks, scratches, chips, or cracks to your auto transporter as this needs to be handled with special care.

Climate

Vehicles should be prepared for the new climate conditions. This may include engine coolant, transmission oil and other fluids.

Spoilers

Spoilers, fairing, air dams or other low hanging items should be removed to expedite loading on the transport vehicle.

Car Phones

Car phones and removable radios should be removed from the vehicle.