Vehicle Transport

What to Expect During the Auto Movers' Inspection

When you decide to ship or transport your car, there are a series of steps that you need to take before the auto movers arrive to pick up your vehicle. These steps include: cleaning out your car, washing your car, taking pictures of your car from various angles, and writing down your current mileage. These steps are important because they will help you prepare for the initial and final inspections of your vehicle, which will be conducted by the auto movers.

The Initial Car Shipping Inspection

The initial inspection of your vehicle will take place when the auto movers come to pick up your car. The point of this inspection is to detail any damages already on your vehicle, so that it can be compared against the final inspection report. At this time the auto movers, and yourself if you choose, will perform a thorough search of your vehicle to determine its current condition and to make note of any damages found on the vehicle. It is recommended that you or someone you know be present during this inspection to ensure that all listed damages are accurate.

The Final Inspection

The final inspection of your vehicle will take place when the auto movers drop off your car. The point of this inspection is to detail any damages that may have occurred during transport. The damages found during this inspection will be compared to the damages listed on the initial inspection report to confirm that they are indeed new damages and not pre-existing ones. Once again the auto movers, and yourself if you choose, will perform a thorough search of your vehicle to determine its condition upon arrival and to make note of any damages found on the vehicle. It is recommended that you or someone you know be present during this inspection to ensure that no new damages are overlooked.

At this time, both inspection reports will be compared to determine what, if any, damages the auto transport company is responsible for. If you feel that you have found new damages that the shipping company claims were pre-existing, you should check you pictures for proof. This is why the steps recommended to prepare your vehicle for transport are so important; the pictures are you only proof to ensure that you get compensated for all damages.

Shipping your vehicle is usually a very painless process and it is not common for damages to occur during transport. In the rare event that something does happen to your vehicle, most auto shipping companies are usually pretty good about compensating you for any associated costs. However, it is still important for both parties to follow the inspection process to ensure that your rights and the shipping company's rights are adequately protected.

At Montway Auto Transport, our reputation speaks for itself. Contact one of our sales representatives today to see how we can help you and allow us to answer any questions you may have or use our online calculator to get an instant price quote!