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Helpful tips to prepare your vehicle for transport

• Remove any valuables and important documents from within the car
   
• Remove the registration and title from the car
   
• Remove anything that may make it a target for thieves or vandals
   
• If your car is freshly washed it will be easier to see and note any dings, nicks, chips, or other surface damage for your vehicle condition report the transport driver will give you at pickup time
   
• Shut off and or disable the car alarm
   
• Keep your car's gas level low
   
• Remove or secure any loose parts from you automobile or specialty items such as fog lights, spoilers, etc., and retract or remove the antennae
   
• Adjust side mirrors close to the vehicle sides to help avoid damage during transit
   
• Be sure the battery is charged, tires have proper inflation and top off all other vehicle fluids
   
• Let the transport driver know if there are any leaks to prevent leaks getting on the paint of vehicles below yours in the transport carrier
   
• Give the driver written directions or notes on any operational problems or steps needed to start, stop, or drive your vehicle on and off of the trailer
   
• Vehicle damage claims will be more enforceable if you have a complete condition report before starting. Document the condition of your vehicle with dated photos, whether you have pre-existing damage, or a perfect vehicle!
   

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