Car Delivery
Shipping cars between regions or between islands would be very risky if you do not know the tips in shipping this specific vehicle. In addition to choosing the best car cargo delivery service, you also need to do various things so that your car can be safely ship to the destination. Here are some ways to safely ship a car
Inventory of goods in the Car
Make sure to Inventory of goods in the car and also in the trunk, especially valuable personal items. Usually a car that is ship with personal item stack inside such as books, computers, stereo sets, accessories and etc with the purpose of pressing the cost of transportation of goods. All the goods that stack in the car which are delivered simultaneously with the car are to be documented and reported to the insurer. Should the value of the lost item fulfil the requirement to be replaced, then Insurance will replace the lost item.
Wash the car and take photo
Wash the car body carefully. Wash and check the exterior of the car to be shipped. Note for any defects that already exist. If necessary take a photo from various angles and documented it. In the event of undesirable situations at the time of shipping the car, the documentation or the photograph may be used as proof to claim. In the process of handover in the mail there is a note that the car has been scratched or not, to facilitate the process of claim to insurance later
Check the machine
At the time of loading and unloading process there are times when the car may have to be ridden, so make sure the condition of the engine and other driving systems in good condition. Check the battery parts, tires, engine oil, gearbox oil, axle, cooler, etc. Notify companies that are shipping your cars about the problems that may arise or you have experienced when you used the car so they will be prepared
Turn Off the Alarm
Lastly, turn off the car alarm. If you do not know how, contact the installer or the car dealer. If you forget but have sent the car, make sure the sender is inform on how to disable it
Choose Trusted Insurance
Step in choosing an insurance company for delivery of cars is not easy, sometimes the sender is only given general information about the matter of cheap premiums, collateral obtained but not specifically about the special insurance for car shipping. Whether the shipping process is already covered with insurance, in case of unforeseen circumstances at the dock, inside the ship, loading and unloading process. For this matter you should consult first to the Delivery Service Company, let the shipping company choose the best insurance for you.