Preparing your car for the move

Relocation is a complex process. Packing your belongings, protecting your precious furniture, hiring professional movers. And at the top of everything taking care of the transportation of another very precious belonging – your car. Every car owner understands that special bond between a human being and his vehicle. You can’t just let it be. This shipping task requires careful planning, too. But, relax, there is some good news. Check out our simple guide on preparing your car for the move, and get ready in no time.

The outer look

Every moving preparation process has its steps. If you follow them carefully, nothing can go wrong. Now, when it comes to moving your car before you do anything else, make a thorough inspection of your car’s current state. Take a close look at every scratch that is visible on your vehicle. Write everything down, and, if possible take some photos.  In case of any unexpected shipping damage, it’s good to get a solid proof of your vehicle state while preparing it for the relocation.

Then, there comes the washing. Don’t forget to wash your car well, before the move. No matter how it may sound at first, this is not for aesthetics only. Remember that when your car is clean, it would be much easier to notice if anything has happened to the car body.

And then the interior

You may already know some tricks on how to wrap your fragile items, protect your piano, or pack your pantry for the move. Now, it’s time to learn some useful tricks for your vehicle moving preparation. Do your best to have time for decluttering your car interior. Remove anything that can possibly be tossed all-around your car, thus making a mess and damage. The emergency kit, fresheners, your toolbox, or any personal belonging- everything should be taken out and transported separately. Actually, it would be best if your car is completely empty since moving companies usually don’t agree to transport loaded cars. What’s more, remember that the shipping price depends upon the car’s weight.

Gas and liquids – final checking when getting you car ready for the move

Do not fill up your tank before transportation. Since your car will not be driven, there is no need for any extra gas. Not only would it make your car heavier, but it may also be very dangerous. Another important step is to check out for any noticeable leaks. If you find out anything strange, it would be smart to consult some experienced mechanic and ask him for help.

The security

Never leave your car alarm systems on when preparing your vehicle for shipping. No truck driver would like to listen to the alarm sounds while transporting your vehicle. What’s more, in this situation there is no real need for that kind of security. Locking your car after it is loaded into a moving truck would be completely enough.

So, this would be good for now. To sum up, let’s make a list of the major steps in preparing your car for the move:

• do the washing, and empty your car
• check out for the leaks and avoid filling up the tank
• turn off your alarms and lock up your car