After quite a bit of work and a lot of heard earned cash, you finally have your classic ride tricked out and ready for the road. Whether it’s a classic Bentley or a vintage Silver Shadow, you want to make sure that it is looked after. Unfortunately you have to have your new toy shipped and aren’t sure exactly how to get started. You probably don’t want to put hundreds, or even thousands, of miles on your classic hot rod so getting it shipped is probably the only realistic option.

Though not supernatural, auto shipping companies are there to perform just the service you need, and they will do so in a safe and reliable manner. Your gorgeous investment in love and money is guaranteed to arrive at its new home in one piece and as lovely as the day you took it to the carrier.

You want to find a carrier with experience. It is not likely that you have been in this situation before, so you and even your acquaintances won’t immediately know of any reliable shipping companies. You need to either go online or locate a professional broker. Most companies will have a website, whether old and established or new and vigorous.

Just like buying any other service, you need to shop around. Make sure you understand their terms and all the services they provide. Make sure they understand the quality and type of car you are asking them to ship for you. You want a company with experience in shipping expensive one-of-kind vehicles. Pore over the carriers insurance coverage and policies so you are confident your baby will be thoroughly protected.

If you choose to go with an open carrier to ship your car, make sure that you are guaranteed a top spot on the truck. Cars on the bottom are more susceptible to the top cars dripping fluid on them, rocks, vandals, and other hazards. The down side is that the top cars will be more exposed to harsh weather such as hale.

Ideally, you will choose a carrier with a closed trailer and one who is able to ship it immediately to its destination with no layovers in either their garage or some other company’s. This may cost you because you are asking that the carrier leave immediately without waiting for its usual minimal load before it takes off. If you don’t do this however, the company will take your car to a storage lot to await more traveling companions, thus increasing the odds of theft and bodily harm.

Once you decide on your choice of trailer options you should begin to remove any external customizations that are not bolted down. This will help the auto shipping company move your vehicle from place to place without the extra worry of breaking or losing any aftermarket products.

The fuel tank should only be holding the minimum to get it to the carrier and then off the carrier to its journey’s end. You don’t want any excess weight. That will up the price.

Before handing the car over to the company, inspect it and document the smallest prior damage, if such exists. I am sure the owner of a Bentley or a Marussia need not be reminded, but just in case, make sure you wash the car before you take dated digital pictures of it in clear daylight light from all sides and angles, so that no significant nuance or scratch remain undocumented.

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