During these weeks so many snowbirds are picking up and relocating to a warm location for a couple of months to avoid the harsh winter weather. Many people choose to use a car shipping company to move their vehicle to the new location, so that they have their own personal car to drive around in while they are away. Having your car with you gives so many senses of security and familiarity. When moving to a new location that is something very important. There are so many things that you need to adjust to when you move, making use of an auto transport will leave you with one less thing to worry about.
When choosing to use an auto transport, there are a couple of ways to prepare your car in order to have a terrific experience. Before you have your car picked up, fill your car up with a quarter of a tank of gas. Having a quarter of a tank of gas leaves you with enough gas to have your car loaded on and off the carrier truck. 
Having too much gas in your car, will for one, cause your car to be too heavy and you may very possibly incur an overweight fee. Secondly, having a full tank of gas can prove to be very dangerous. Should god forbid the vehicle transporter be involved in a car accident having a car fully loaded with gas will be extremely dangerous. Taking measures to avoid a scenario like this is a smart idea.
Another good idea is to take your car for a standard maintenance check. Make sure that your vehicle is in good standing before you take your car away from home. The mechanic that you use a whole year round knows your car and will know what to check for. You don’t want to be busy by an unfamiliar mechanic at your new location. That is not the way you want to spend your time. Also, by checking your car out prior to loading it on to the automobile transport truck, you will know that you gave it to them in top condition. Should something go wrong once you have received your car at your new location you will know who’s to blame.
Additionally do a thorough inspection of the outside of your car. Take pictures of your car before shipping it, so that you will have what to compare it against once it arrives. Washing your car before you do this is a good idea, so that any blemish will show up.
Another very important thing to do is to remove all valuables from your car. Make sure to remove items such as your GPS and your EZ-Pass. While your car is insured by the auto transport company that you use, this does not cover for items inside your vehicle. Meaning, should any damage occur to your vehicle, you will be fully reimbursed by the auto transport’s insurance company. Items inside the car are not included in the insurance coverage, so do not count on using the space within your car or the trunk of your car to assist you in moving your items. By following these steps to prepare your car for the transport, you will be completely satisfied.