Shipping your car can be intimidating, but there’s really no need to worry.  Hiring a Florida auto transportation company? Here’s how to prepare your car for pick-up.

  1. Wash your vehicle

The Florida auto transportation company will need to note any dings, scratches and dents on your car.  Washing your vehicle thoroughly lets you and the Florida auto transportation company staff see all the issues with your car so you can recognize any damage done during the shipping process.

  1. Don’t gas up your vehicle

There’s no need to gas up your vehicle before it’s picked up by the Florida auto transportation company since it won’t be driven anywhere.  There’s also the additional issue of gasoline making your car heavier, possibly posing additional risk to the shipment.  Try to have as empty a tank as possible before your vehicle is picked up by the Florida auto transportation company.

  1. Check your vehicle for leaks

The Florida auto transportation company may not transport your vehicle if there are any leaks, especially aggressive leaks.  Take the time to repair any leaks you’re aware of before your vehicle is picked up by the Florida auto transportation company.  This minimizes the chance that the Florida auto transportation company will refuse service.

  1. Remove custom accessories

If you have a car spoiler or any other special accessories, removing them before the Florida auto transportation company picks up your vehicle can help prevent damage during shipment. You don’t want any unnecessary issues for you or the Florida auto transportation company you hired.