While your car is being shipped, insurance is a must. Car shipping company has to take a cargo and liability insurance as it is mandatory for them. This is done because if anything happens to your vehicle while it is being shipped you can claim the transport company. This is why you have to make sure to understand everything about their insurance. The carrier company will try every possible way not to pay insurance claim. So just see to it that before going for a deal with them check out their insurance policy. It is also important to see that the carrier company does have an insurance certificate. Some transport companies will tell that they do have an insurance certificate don't believe them until you see it with your eyes.

Some auto transport companies might do very minimal insurance coverage, even less than what the value of your car is. So it is very important for you to find out the exact terms and conditions, what are your rights before going for a deal with the car shipping company. A few important questions that you need to ask are is it possible to purchase additional coverage or any part of your car will not be covered. There might be lot of questions to ask which may be important and this can help you to save from any trouble in the long run. Before you give your car to the auto transport company for shipping take notes of all the damages, every little scratch. When the car is delivered just see if there are any new damages. If cars are delivered at night, carry a flash light with you.