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On Hiring Alaska Auto Transport

  • dimanche 12 juillet 2015
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  • By Olive Pate


    Several situations may warrant vehicle movement from one spot to another. Importing a car or just buying it from someone who is not near your area of residence are amongst the reasons. Some people may wish to have their cars shipped to their destination areas when going for holidays or just be delivered where they live after an accident or breakdown. Alaska auto transport companies have it all when it comes to shipment of vehicles.

    A cheaper alternative would be getting someone to drive it up to your place. College students who want a cheaper way to go home can do this for you. Some people do this at a professional level. This definitely is inexpensive. However, it puts a lot of strain to vehicle leading to tear and wear. This can be disastrous especially if it is a luxurious car or a collectible. Insurance issues can also come up. Hiring shipping companies to get the vehicle to where you want maybe prove cheaper than you think.

    Do not however rush to hire the cheap ones. Some quote low rates but a carrier is sought after the deal has been closed. If the carrier declines to do the job, the vehicle car is not moved. Be on the lookout for such dabblers.

    Do a research on various companies offering these services. Find out how the customers they have served below say about the kind of services they got. Your friends who have hired the services of these companies before can be consulted too. Ensure they have been operating for a couple of years.

    The industry is highly unregulated. That is why each day many companies claiming to offer these services are coming up. They are after churning money form unsuspecting customers. Therefore, be keen on your dealings with the various companies. Make sure their agents are bonded and the carriers insured and licensed. Seek to know hoe disputes are resolved in such companies.

    After booking your transport, make sure you receive an email or fax to confirm the same. Go through any document the company sends to you before putting your signature in it. In case of online booking, clicking the send button takes the place of a signature.

    Remove any valuable items from a car before the carriers come for it. Many transporters prefer the fuel tank to be quarter full to reduce car weight. If It costs them less in terms of transport, this translates to lower charges to the customer. Wash up your car before it is inspected. This is to make sure everything is captured just as it is when compiling the inspection report. If your alarm system is set, you should make sure you disable it before handing over the car.

    Be there to confirm the carriers do an inspection of your car. If there are any damages, they are notes while filing a report on the vehicle condition. You will have to sign it and remain with a copy of the document. When the car will be delivered, use this as a baseline to inspect for any additional damage. Do not be a hurry to do this as it may cost you later. In case of new damages, ensure the carrier signs the condition report entailing the same and keep a copy of the report.




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