Regardless of the moving company that you select to transport your vehicle, you need to ask than with regard to their business liability insurance coverage and the exact procedures that need to be carried out in the event that your vehicle is damaged. It is even a good idea to request to examine the moving company’s business liability insurance policy in order to verify it. It is also a good idea to contact the insurance carrier to verify that the policies are currently active. At the end of the day you need to make sure that any promises or assurances that have been made to you with regard to the shipment of your car are put into writing. Only in this way are you legally protected in the event that damage occur to your vehicle. Remember that liability insurance for businesses never includes coverage for the personal items that might be left inside the car.

Assuming that you are now satisfied that you have selected a quality auto transporter, you need to sign a written contract and to make sure to receive a copy of said document. Be sure to store this record in a safe place. You may need to refer to it in the event of future damage to your vehicle. In most cases you will be required to pay an initial deposit toward the transportation services, and pay the remainder when the vehicle is delivered to its destination.