Scheduling Your Vehicle
Transport
It's a good idea to schedule your move as early as possible to ensure that you
get the best price and reserve your desired shipping date. We never
require a deposit so if you do need to make changes, it's not a problem.
Of course, as soon as you know about changes to your scheduled vehicle shipping,
you need to contact us immediately so we can assist you in making sure you hit
your target date. Moving is stressful enough and Z-Best Auto Transport is here
to help lessen the stress!
Thoroughly Inspect Your Vehicle
Prior to shipping your car or truck, wash it thoroughly and inspect it.
Some customers take pictures (making sure the date function is on the correct
date) and make note of any current damage. Inspect your vehicle again upon
arrival. In the rare instance of damage from road debris, inclement
weather or other unforeseen road hazards, be sure to inform the driver, take
pictures and make note of the damage.
Auto Transport Tips
Shipping an automobile isn't the same as shipping a truck or SUV. Proper preparation for
auto transport includes removing custom and after market antennas, ground effects and low hanging
items to avoid problems during the loading and unloading process. These
requirements are the same whether the car is being transported on an open car
carrier or being transported in an enclosed trailer.
SUV & Truck Hauling
Generally speaking, most standard sized trucks, super cab or extra large pick up trucks and SUV's
have sufficient ground clearance to easily load onto the vehicle transport
truck. However, because these types of vehicles are commonly used by
customers to haul things, there is a tendency to want to put items inside the
vehicles. This is NOT allowed.
No automotive transport insurance will cover
personal items inside your vehicle. In addition, any items left in your car will
add to the weight of the vehicle and can cause damage that will not be covered.
This means custom additions (such as a heavy tool box that is not welded to the
frame) will probably have to be removed before shipping your truck or SUV.
Crack Windows and Disable
Car Alarms
Leave your windows open slightly to relieve pressure inside your vehicle.
Elevation and temperature changes throughout travel cause pressure so cracking
the windows will prevent blow out Disable your car alarm if possible.
If you cannot do that, provide detailed instructions to your driver on how to
turn off the alarm should it get triggered during transport.
Remove All Toll Tags and
Personal Items
Prior to shipping your car or truck, make sure you remove toll tags (you
certainly don't want to find out you've activated tolls along the way and incur
charges!) In addition, it is recommended that you remove all personal
belongings and items such as stereos, GPS devices, DVD player equipment, cell
phone accessories and other such items. Drivers regularly stop in truck
stops and rest areas and are obviously not able to watch the transported
vehicles when they make these stops. Leaving tempting items in your
vehicle can attract unsavory and unscrupulous characters who might damage your
vehicle trying to get inside.
Transport of Vintage,
Rare and Classic Cars
Most of our customers prefer to ship classic and vintage cars inside an enclosed
car carrier to keep them safe and clean during transport. An enclosed carrier
will keep your classic or antique car safe from road hazards. This is not
usually the case for restoration cars and we often ship non-operable vehicles. |
