Cars are shipped by different transportation methods depending on where the destination is. For shipping domestically, you can transport your car by truck or by rail.When you ship by truck on an open trailer your car will be exposed to weather conditions because it is not covered. This is a less expensive way to ship your car. A more expensive method is to ship your car in a closed trailer. People select this method when shipping classic cars, or more expensive vehicles that need to be protected from the elements. Ask the mover about their insurance coverage, and any deductibles that apply. Carefully read the insurance policy and ask for a copy.Before shipping you should clean your car very well, and note any damage that it already has. Any dents, dings, or chipped paint needs to be correctly accounted for. You may want to take pictures as well.The driver of the trailer will also fill out a Bill of Lading which will note any prior damage to your car before loading. Make sure you agree with it before you sign it. Also make sure to do the following: 1) Do not ship any personal items in your car. 2) Turn off your car alarm. 3) Take off any special items (i.e. fog lights, spoilers, etc.), and/or tighten any loose parts. 4) Fold back mirrors if you can. 5) Make sure the antennae is down. 6) The gas tank should be low, at no more than one quarter of a tank. 7) If your car is a convertible, the top should be up. 8) Make sure your tires are properly inflated. 9) All fluids should be topped off.Let the driver of the trailer know if your car has any leaks. This is important. If there is a leak the car should be shipped on the bottom if there are two decks on the trailer.The price of shipping by trailer is usually determined by the distance of the route.When you transport your car by rail, you can also ship in an open rail car (exposed to nature), or in a closed car, which is more expensive.If you are shipping your car overseas, your car will be driven onto the ship or in an auto container. RO/RO, (roll on, roll off) is when the car is driven into modern ocean shipping vessels. But more commonly used are 40′ High Cube Containers. Each 40′ container will hold three to four cars. The size of your car and the space it takes up will determine your shipping costs.The most expensive mode of shipping overseas is in an Exclusive Container. The customer is given the keys to both the car and the container, so only they have access to open the container at the destination.Paperwork for ocean shipping includes two copies of a notarized title, an SED (Shippers Export Declaration form), and a Dangerous Goods form.Other costs to consider when shipping overseas are shipping insurance and port of entry taxes. (Transport is covered by some individual insurance policies. Check your policy.)Also be aware that your car must meet the safety standards of the country you are shipping to. And remember that US parts or repair may be very expensive or hard to find overseas.Researching on the Internet will result in finding hundreds of companies who transport vehicles by truck, rail or ocean. Quotes can easily be obtained on line. When you select the company you may want to use, ask for references. Then always check with the Better Business Bureau before you make your final selection. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society