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Learning About Transportation
Use These Questions To Find The Right Hauling Company For Your Car
Jeffery Spencer
When you need to get one or more of your vehicles from one location to another, it can waste your time and gas money to do the driving yourself. Instead of working out the often-challenging logistics of recruiting a family member or friend to help you, it's worthwhile to think about hiring a transportation company that specializes in hauling cars. Online research can help you make a list of hauling companies in your city, but it's valuable to speak to representatives of a couple companies to evaluate how your needs will be met. Beyond the standard questions about price and insurance, make sure to cover these questions.
How Is My Car Protected During Transit?
While you wouldn't want any vehicle to get damaged, the security of the vehicle becomes even more of a priority if you're shipping a particularly valuable one. Asking about the steps taken to protect the vehicle is important; you should find comfort in hiring a hauling company that uses enclosed haulers. These will protect your vehicle from not only road grime, but also the risk of vandalism or other sorts of damage when the hauler is stopped, for example.
How Small Is Your Drop-Off Window?
You'll likely want to be at the drop-off location when the hauler arrives with your vehicle, but this doesn't mean you want to wait around all day for the driver to arrive. Look to hire a company that can provide you with an accurate estimate of its arrival time; for example, between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The company could also plan to give you a call when the hauler is approaching the location. The most reputable companies will always take steps to satisfy their customers in this manner, rather than provide a broad time window for the hauler's arrival.
Is There Anything I Should Do To My Vehicle Before Pickup?
Experienced car haulers will have a specific list of steps for you to follow in advance of having your vehicle picked up. Asking this question should introduce you to these specific tasks that you might not have previously considered. One task is to make a list of any small points of damage to your vehicle. You can then alert the hauling representative to these issues so that they can be noted on your hauling contract. Additionally, you may be asked to turn the car over with a fairly empty gas tank because it will reduce your vehicle's weight and thus make it easier to haul.
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