Thousands of people choose to have their cars shipped by an auto transport company each day. The majority of these cars will arrive safely at their destination without any hitches. Occasionally however a car might arrive with some amount of damage.

Upon delivery check your car meticulously for damages. Look under the carriage and see if there are leaks. Never take delivery of your car at night when you might not be able to notice tiny signs of damage.

If you find your car has been damaged, make a note of in the Original Inspection Report, mentioning the kind of damage that has occurred. Ask the driver to sign on these documents and then submit these papers to your car transport service company. The auto transport company will then be able to put the compensation processing system into effect.

Expect your car transport service company to work with you regarding liability for the damage. It helps if you can keep your temper in check and deal with the entire situation in a business like manner. Be firm, but recognize that a hysterical attitude might actually make the company defensive. If despite your best efforts you find the car shipping company isn't dealing fairly with you, try filing a complaint in a local business ethics regulatory body like your local Better Business Bureau.