Door-To-Door Car Shipping | Hybrids Vehicles
One of the first things you should understand about hauling a hybrid vehicle is that not every vehicle transport company will offer the service. While nothing drastically differs from when sending a gasoline-powered car, you may find that some companies are reluctant to ship a hybrid.
Like any other service you pay for, seeking out a professional or company with ample experience is generally a good idea. This also holds true for sending a hybrid car, or any other type of vehicle for that matter. Most companies will clearly spell out what type of services they offer on their website, which can be an excellent way to pin down precisely what it is they specialize in if you call a shipper who is willing to ship your hybrid but doesn’t have any mention of the service or documentation that describes it, that raises some questions.
Even though the process of hauling a hybrid isn’t any different, there should be, at minimum, some mention of it in the company literature, either online or off.
Door-To-Door Hybrid Hauling
Door-to-door shipping is the most complete end-to-end service an auto shipper offers. While choosing door-to-door service doesn’t always require it, most shipments using this method use an enclosed carrier. A smaller hauling carrier can hold one or two cars inside the truck's secured cargo area.
The enclosed option is suitable for door-to-door transport for two reasons. First, it provides an added layer of protection and security during transit, and second, the smaller trucks can more efficiently deliver to a specific address.
Preparing Your Hybrid Vehicle For Door-To-Door Transport
You should make a few basic preparations before having your hybrid picked up for carrier. In this section, we’ll discuss three of the most important things.
- Clean - It may sound like the vehicle shipper is putting you to work when they tell you to clean the inside and outside of the car. It’s actually an essential aspect of the process because you’ll have to review the condition of the vehicle before it’s loaded onto the carrier. It’s also necessary that the car be empty so as not to cause damage during transit.
- Tires & Fluids—Fluid levels and tire pressure should be checked to ensure the car can be loaded without issue and won’t leak during delivery.
- Remove Accessories—Remove any external components of the vehicle that can be removed. This includes antennas, luggage racks, bike racks, or any non-permanent part of the car.
Call or email us today if you have a hybrid car or truck that you need to be shipped! Our staff is available around the clock to help you with anything from answering your questions to providing you with a FREE, no-hassle cost estimate for any shipping order!