How to Ship a Car

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wash your car thoroughly even if will be shipped on an open trailer.

   You want to be able to note any chips, dings, nicks or other cosmetic damage accurately.
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   Step 2: Remove any personal items from your car.

   ,, If the tank is low, between 1/8th to 1/4th of a tank, this will save quite a bit of weight. ,,,, Try to seal any holes or open seams in the top to prevent air or moisture from causing damage.
   
   If you cannot raise the top, you should attempt to cover it with a secure fitting tarp that can resist high winds. ,,, You may want to go as far as taking pictures (and dating them) of the vehicle prior to shipping it.
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   Step 3: Shut off or disable the car alarm.

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   Step 4: Don't fill the gas tank of the car.

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   Step 5: Secure or remove any loose parts or specialty items from your car such as ground effects

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   Step 6: spoilers

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   Step 7: or fog lights.

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   Step 8: If you have wide mirrors

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   Step 9: fold them back.

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    Step 10: Lower and remove/retract the antennae.

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    Step 11: Ship convertibles with the top up and secured properly.

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    Step 12: Make sure the battery is charged

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    Step 13: that the tires have proper inflation and top off all of the fluids on the vehicle and let the driver know if there are any leaks.

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    Step 14: Prepare a careful list of any operational problems or steps necessary to start

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    Step 15: or drive your vehicle on and off of the trailer.

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    Step 16: Make a complete report of any pre-existing damage your vehicle may have.

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