SHIPPING AUTOMOBILES
Whether you’re moving overseas or domestically, Globalink is your expert car shipping company. Important information to prepare your car for shipping:
PERSONAL POSSESSIONS:
- Do not leave personal possessions of any kind in the car. Spare tires, car jacks, and other standard items that are normally located in the trunk of a car are allowed. Make sure anything left in the car is tied down securely. Switch off or disable the car alarm. The car alarm can go off and pose a problem during transportation.
- Keep the fuel tank filled under a quarter of a tank if transported in a container. Cars and motorcycles that are shipped on moving vans should be completely drained of In addition, batteries should be disconnected.
- Wash it thoroughly so that you can record any scratch or damages
- Record the mileage at the time of car drop-off.
- Secure or remove any loose parts or specialty items from the car
- Fold side view mirrors and lower or retract the antennae if possible.
- When moving in winter, make sure to check that there is a sufficient amount of antifreeze to protect the automobile against severe winter temperatures.
- Check that the battery is charged or relatively new, tires are inflated properly, and make sure all fluids are at adequate levels.
- If there are any leaks from the car, be sure to inform your Globalink representative & take the necessary actions.
- The owner should keep a copy of the registration and insurance of the vehicle in the glove compartment.
- Inform and mention of any operational problems related to starting or turning off the vehicle.
- Before leaving the vehicle, make a thorough vehicle inspection. It is compulsory that the Vehicle Condition Report be filled, completed and signed by the car owner & Globalink representative. Vehicle condition report should include: current mileage, pre-existing damage of any type including: glass, scratches, paint, dents, and so on.