Are you moving? It can get hectic because you have to prepare and pack all of your things. Aside from what is inside your home, you also must not forget about your car. How do you plan to transport your car?
Are you willing to drive it for hours just to get to your destination or do you want to take the easier and more relaxed route of simply hiring a towing company to move your vehicle for you? If you want less hassle, you should seriously consider hiring a towing company to move your vehicle.
When you do, make sure that you just don’t hand over your car straight from your garage without preparation. There are still important things you should do to your vehicle before you hand it over to be moved. They are as follows:
Clean Your Car Inside And Out
The first thing that you have to do is to clean your car inside and out. You don’t just do this to make your car presentable but it also helps you assess your vehicle. It is easier to assess whatever dings and scratches your car has on the exterior if it is clean.
As for the interior, you have to clean it so that it is fresh. You don’t want your car to smell like trash once it gets delivered to your new home just because you forgot a rotting piece of food inside the car.
Plus, cleaning the interior also helps you to know what things you should get from your vehicle. As much as possible don’t leave any valuables or personal items when you hand them over for towing. You also want to avoid all those things from getting lost during the transport.
Check All The Lights
After you have cleaned your car, the next thing that you need to do is to check if all the lights are working. This includes the headlights, taillights, and even the hazard lights. You don’t want to get stopped by the police just because one of your taillights is busted, do you? Checking the lights is important because it also helps ensure the safety of the driver who will be towing your vehicle.
If any of your lights are not working, make sure to replace them or have them repaired before you hand over your vehicle for transport.
Check And Fill All Fluids
The next thing you need to do is to check and fill all the fluids of your car including the oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and transmission fluid. You don’t want your car to overheat or experience mechanical problems in the middle of transport just because you forgot to check the fluids, right?
Check The Tires
You also need to make sure that your car’s tires are in excellent condition. This is important because towing a vehicle can put a lot of stress on the tires. If you have balding or damaged tires, there is a huge chance that they will blow out while your car is being towed.
Aside from checking the condition of the tires, you also need to make sure that they are properly inflated. You can check the owner’s manual of your vehicle to know the recommended tire pressure.
Remove Outside Accessories
If your car has any external accessories attached to it, make sure to remove them before you hand over your vehicle for transport. This includes things like bike racks, trailer hitches, and even cargo carriers.
The reason why you need to remove these things is that they can get in the way when your car is being towed. They can also cause damage to both your car and the tow truck.
Preparing your car for transport doesn’t have to be complicated. You just need to make sure that you do the necessary things to ensure the safety of your vehicle. If you are not sure what else you need to do, you can always ask the towing company for advice.
