After a home, a car, for most of us, is the second most expensive commodity that we will invest in. We insure our cars – a valuable prized possession – against theft, accidents and replacement. Policy coverage varies from Insurance company to company and protection that you might expect may or may not be in place. Besides making sure that your own car insurance includes coverage for shipping your car make sure that you verify the coverage carried by Auto Transport companies you are considering contracting with.

This article will help you with some vital information you should know regarding the insurance carried by auto transport companies.

1. Check the authenticity of insurance coverage: Ask the car transport company for proof of insurance – a copy of the insurance certificate. Check that the insurance certificate is valid. Verify the parameters of the coverage – if there are restrictions, deductibles or contingencies find out what they are.

2. Get agreement in writing: Make sure that you receive a copy of the signed agreement to the terms and conditions. This will safeguard you from unexpected events like accidents or damages.

3. Inquire with your auto insurance company: Check with your own car insurance company and verify the the coverage that you have while the car is being transported. In doing so check if there are restrictions, deductibles, or contingencies. If your car is not covered – ask if temporary coverage can be arranged – and when coverage ceases and is re-instated.

4. Remove loose items from your vehicle: Shipping insurance usually only covers the vehicle being shipped not personal items in or attached to the vehicle. And, if these items were to cause damage, that damage might not be covered. For this reason it is advisable to remove all personal items from the car and all none manufacture installed add on – like roof/bike racks, GPS, music system and CD storage etc.

5. Inspection before loading the car in the trailer: Auto transportation companies will inspect the car for existing damage before loading it into the trailer. It is recommended that you are present at the time of the inspection. Additionally take photographs, all sides and angles, of your car before handing over your car keys to the auto shipping company.

6. Fill out The Bill of Lading: The Bill of Lading, a legal document required in all 50 states, applies for everything that is shipped. It details what is being shipped and its condition. In the auto transportation industry the document is signed at loading and delivery by both the owner of the vehicle and the transportation company representative. The owner should receive a copy which is proof of the condition of the vehicle loaded and delivered

If you are looking for an affordable, reliable, enclosed auto transportation company in Massachusetts which completely insures your vehicle during shipping, then Ferris Auto Transport is the most suitable one. Ferris Auto Transport an enclosed auto transportation company in Massachusetts carries a million dollar insurance policy.

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