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Whether you are relocating for work, loaning a car to a\nloved one, or just moving far away because an opportunity presented itself, you\nare likely in need of vehicle shipping if you are taking a plane to your final\ndestination. In order to do this, you will need to follow a particular set of\nsteps. Continue reading to learn the easiest way to transport a car across\nstate lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hire a Long-Distance Towing Service<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The first step to shipping your vehicle across city or state\nlimits is to find a reputable towing company to transport it for you. Be sure\nyou hire a licensed and insured tow truck company that has decades of\nexperience with all kinds of towing. They should retain the proper fleet of\ntrucks and the latest technologies in transport equipment, as well as, adhere\nto all industry best practices for long-distance towing. This will give you\nconfidence that your car or truck is being transported, safely and\nprofessionally. It also means you can expect a timely delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare Your Car for Shipment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The next step you want to take is prepping your vehicle for its journey. Start by cleaning out the interior of the vehicle, and removing any personal possessions. Make sure you deactivate any car alarm systems too. Once you have finished the interior, schedule your car for a routine maintenance appointment at your trusted auto repair shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will check all the fluid levels, adjust tire inflation, inspect all the brakes (parking, emergency, etc.), charge the battery, and more; overall, they will make sure that your vehicle is in good condition. This way, you will know it will be ready to drive once it arrives at its new home. After your vehicle is serviced, take it to a car wash to have the exterior cleaned and waxed. This is important for the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE:<\/strong> You do not need to remove the license plate, but be sure the screws are tight and intact.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather Records for Liability Reasons<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To protect yourself and the transportation company from\nliability, be sure to take a lot of pictures and even a few video recordings to\nconfirm your vehicle\u2019s condition before the journey. This can be used as\nevidence if a scratch or ding come into questions by either party. Take\npictures of all minor and major defects along the surface, including existing scratches,\nnicks, paint chips, dings, dents, rust, and more. You should even write down\nthe numbers on your car odometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are done making records, contact your auto\ninsurance carrier to discuss your policy limits. You need to know if your\nvehicle is covered during its transport, and after it arrives at the new\nlocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE:<\/strong> You won\u2019t need to worry about documenting fluid leaks or internal damage since you\u2019ve recently had the vehicle serviced, professionally.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclose Vital Information to the Driver<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When the towing company arrives to pick up your vehicle, be\nsure you disclose all the necessary information they need to transport the car\nsafely. This includes telling them of any mechanical problems or defects,\nregardless of how minor. It is especially important to tell them if your car\nhas problems with its parking or emergency brakes. If your vehicle is in a\nrisky condition, or very fragile, you can even provide the driver with written\ncar handling instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Call Zore\u2019s Towing at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for safe and affordable flat bed long distance towing service<\/a> you can trust. Our towing services are comprehensive, ranging from light, medium, and heavy duty tows, to heavy equipment transport, long distance towing, property management, and more. As a family owned and operated company that has been in business for over 90 years, you can trust us for safe and efficient towing any time of day or night. In fact, we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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