How to Prepare Your Car for Shipping: A Comprehensive Guide

Do you need to transfer your automobile but need help figuring out how to prepare it for the move? Supposing all that must be considered for a shipload can be challenging. You will want to do everything you can to guarantee safe and undamaged car shipping and delivery. Still, if you duly prepare, the experience will go off without a drawback and not produce any unessential stress. You can rely on Genius Auto Trans to walk you through the process from beginning to end.   .

1.Wash Your Auto and Take Photographs

i)Wash the car thoroughly before shipping it. 
ii)Perform a comprehensive inspection of the car to identify any existing dents, dings, or scratches.  
iii)Take photos of your vehicle to record any problems that may have occurred during vehicle transportation.

2. Secure The Loose Corridor

i)Check for any loose parts of your car before shipping it.  
ii)Remove the antenna and put it in the box or withdraw it.
iii)Turn the side mirrors and consider removing them to help prevent damage or loss during car shipping.
iv)Remove any custom spoiler or other corridor.
v)Make sure the hood is completely secured for convertibles to help with rainfall damage.

3. Check For Fluids Before Car Shipping 

Make sure your vehicle's fluids are at the proper levels. It includes checking the oil, coolant, brake, and transmission fluid. Also, ensure your car's battery is in good condition and secure.Genius Auto Trans has experienced professionals who understand the significance of these checks and can help you ensure your vehicle is ready for the trip.  

4. Disable Alarms and Anti-Theft Devices  

When getting your car ready for shipping, one of the most critical ways is to turn off the alarm and other anti-theft devices. It is common practice for shipping businesses and carriers to demand that these devices be shut down to guarantee that the shipping process will do so quickly and without interruption.

5. Remove Unnecessary Personal Items 

You can carry upto100 lbs. of your personal belongings inside the vehicle. If the extra weight exceeds the limit, you will be charged accordingly. Please remove unnecessary items from your car. The items inside your car will not be insured for any damage so it is recommended not to put anything valuable such as jewelry items, TV, furniture, etc. 

6. Check Your Spare Tire  

Check to see that your spare tire is mounted in a stable position. It would be best to ensure that it is duly fastened. Loading and unloading the vehicle becomes complicated if the spare tire is stored underneath the car. 

7. Energy Tank  

It is advised that you keep your gas tank at a quarter full, for reasons relating to safety. It ensures sufficient gasoline for loading, unloading, and any potential diversions necessary without adding excess weight to the vehicle.

8. Give Spare Keys  

It would help if you ensured that you have an additional set of every key needed for your car. When the trucker picks up your vehicle, they will need your keys to be suitable to drive it onto and off the truck. However, you should be sure to get some duplicates manufactured in advance if you still need a spare set of keys.  

Giving the truck driver the sole set of keys is not a good idea. Give him the spare set of keys. 

Conclusion

Getting your car ready to be shipped is essential in ensuring that your transportation experience will go swimmingly and without a hitch. Genius Auto Trans is committed to providing you with assistance in keeping the security of your vehicle while it is in transit.  

If you follow our comprehensive instructions, you can be certain that your vehicle will arrive at its destination in the best possible condition. If you take the time to correctly prepare your vehicle for shipping, you will be able to enjoy the entire process with complete tranquility. Have a pleasant trip! 