Even before the invention of the wheel, people have always been faced with the problem of how to move large number of materials. With the rise in the auto shippers, however, this problem has become a thing of the past. Today, moving your car, or cars, can be done by just looking up a shipper’s number and setting an appointment with them.
Although most shippers and vehicle transport companies take extra care when moving cars and other vehicles entrusted to them, there are instances when damage still happens. There is, however, a way to handle situations like this.
Since most damages could lead to claims, you need to keep the following in mind when getting the services of an auto shipper:
1. Check if the auto shipper you have in mind provides insurance coverage for the materials that they are transporting. Ask them also if their insurance covers damages incurred during loading and unloading of the vehicle. The absence of an insurance coverage should raise warning flags in your mind. You can, however, check with them how they deal with damages without the insurance coverage.
2. Before turning over your vehicle to the shippers, make sure that you take pictures of your car and that you have received the car inspection report. Your car inspection report should clearly indicate any damages or scratches that vehicle has prior to shipment. Thoroughly check the report and go over your vehicle to confirm the report. You should keep this report with you until you have received your car from the shippers.
3. Once your car has been delivered to you, check with your inspection report if there is any difference between the current condition of your car and the details indicated in your car inspection report.
4. Coordinate with the
auto shippers if there are any damages incurred. This would help them make the necessary paperwork to reimburse you for the damages. You might need to have pictures ready to prove your case.
5. If you and the
auto shipping company cannot meet on a common ground when it comes to claims for damages, you should get in touch with authorities to handle your case.
These tips will not only ensure that your car will be protected from any damages, it would also help ease your mind when dealing with unscrupulous
automobile shipping companies.
