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Oversee the inspection process personally as far as possible |
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| Who could know your car better than you It is in your best interest to oversee the entire inspection process so you can point out issues known to you. Your presence at the
pre-shipping inspection stage will be certainly helpful post-shipping because you would be in a better position to detect damages that did not exist when the car was shipped. |
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| Watch the bill of lading closely |
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| Before shipping and once the car has been shipped to the destination location you will be required to sign a confirmation certifying shipment/receipt of the vehicle and its condition. This is the time where you will need to watch the fine print. Inspect the car for damages and document any defect or damages that may come to your attention. |
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| Ask the driver for his signature as well |
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car shipping company’s policies, it may be possible to have the driver sign the bill of lading as well. This may be a critical step because the presence of yours and the driver’s signature will be very important evidence of the documented condition. This will be an important step should you need to make a claim for damages. |
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| Read the insurance manual -- it was created for you |
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Depending on who is carrying the liability for the insurance -- you or the shipping company -- you should read the provider’s manual very carefully as it should provide information about processes, procedures, exceptions, deductibles, and coverage amounts. Familiarity with the process will be very helpful should an eventuality occur.
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