Shipping a vehicle can be a convenient way to move a car across Denver, Colorado, or to another state without adding unnecessary miles to the vehicle. Whether you choose open car transport, enclosed auto transport, or door-to-door shipping, preparing your vehicle properly can help make the transportation process smoother.
Clean Your Vehicle
Before your car is picked up, wash the exterior and clean the interior. A clean vehicle makes it easier to identify existing scratches, dents, or other exterior marks during the inspection process.
You should also remove unnecessary personal belongings from the vehicle. Auto transport carriers generally have specific rules regarding items left inside a vehicle, so removing personal property is the safest approach.
Remove Personal Items
Take out valuables, electronics, important documents, loose accessories, and other personal belongings. Items inside the vehicle can move around during transportation and potentially cause damage.
Check the glove compartment, center console, trunk, door pockets, and other storage areas before handing over the vehicle.
Check for Existing Damage
Walk around your vehicle and inspect it carefully. Take photographs from multiple angles, including the front, rear, sides, wheels, and any existing scratches or dents.
Keeping dated photographs can provide a useful visual record of the vehicle’s condition before transportation.
Check Your Vehicle’s Condition
Make sure your vehicle is in reasonable operating condition if it is being transported as an operable vehicle. Check the battery, tires, fluid levels, and fuel level.
It is generally a good idea to avoid having a nearly full fuel tank because additional fuel adds unnecessary weight.
Disable Alarms
If your vehicle has an alarm system, disable it before transportation whenever possible. An alarm that activates during shipping can create unnecessary problems for the carrier.
Keep Important Documents Available
Have the necessary vehicle and transportation information ready. Depending on the shipment, you may need registration, identification, or other documentation.
Choose the Right Transport Service
Different vehicles and transportation situations may require different solutions. Open car transport is commonly chosen for standard vehicles because it can provide a practical transportation option. Enclosed transport may be more suitable for luxury, classic, collector, or specialty vehicles.
Door-to-door transport can also provide additional convenience by arranging pickup and delivery near your preferred locations when accessible.
Final Inspection
Before the vehicle leaves, review its condition with the carrier and make sure the relevant transportation paperwork is completed.
Proper preparation doesn’t need to be complicated. A little planning can make the vehicle shipping process more organized and convenient.
BluePeak Vehicle Transport provides open, enclosed, door-to-door, and state-to-state auto transport services for customers in Denver and beyond. Contact us to discuss your vehicle transportation needs.