Whether you’re traveling across the state or country to showcase your classic car, you’ll have to figure out the best way to get it safely to the destination. The right auto transportation ensures your vehicle arrives without unsightly body damage or depreciated value. Below is a brief guide to accomplishing the task stress- and problem-free.

Your Guide to Smart Auto Transportation

1. Get Covered

Most auto shipping companies offer liability insurance. Review a copy of the policy and, if you’d like additional coverage, talk to your agent about a temporary plan. Common issues to protect against include body damage from flying debris, as well as mechanical engine and water damage.

2. Prepare the Vehicle

When your vehicle is shipped it should have less than a quarter tank of gas; this is required by law if it crosses over water for any part of the journey. Add antifreeze during winter. Remove all belongings from the car, since the transporters will not be liable for any loss of personal property in transit. Take out any loose items and temporarily attached ones, such as stereos or GPS navigation systems. Wash the vehicle — including the undercarriage — so you and the carrier can thoroughly check its condition.

3. Take Photographs

Your auto carriers will inspect and record the vehicle’s condition before they take possession of it. If you can, be there for that check and snap photos of the car from every angle. This will help you fill out the Bill of Lading later, or the report detailing the vehicle’s condition when it arrives.

Wrightway Auto Carriers will get your classic car safely to its destination, so you can focus on the show. Their team has more than 60 years of experience with auto transportation between Alaska and Hawaii or the lower 48. They offer six-day and ten-day transit options with affordable pricing, full insurance coverage, and dedicated care. See their pricing plans online and call (907) 277-4549 to schedule transport today.