Delivery Vehicle Inspection

It is very important that a through inspection of your vehicle is done by you when the carrier delivers. When the carrier picks up your vehicle, the driver performed a detailed vehicle body examination. Then, the driver records it on a “Bill of Lading”. It is also advisable that you take pictures of your vehicle in front of the driver at this time . We have posted what a Bill of Lading looks like in previous postings.

At the time of your vehicle delivery, the carrier performs another inspection to verify that no damage was done since the vehicle was in their possession. During the delivery vehicle inspection, this is where you get out the Bill of Lading that was filled out at pick up and make a comparison.

If you see any difference or damage during the delivery vehicle inspection, this is the time to act. Have the driver acknowledge the damage on the Bill of Lading and get a copy of his insurance. Take pictures on both pick up and delivery, preferably with the driver in the picture performing his vehicle inspection.

It is important to know that damage is very rare and the carriers have been vetted for on time delivery and no damage being reported.

Metti International is Here to Help

Metti International is your professional and reliable car shipping broker to meet all your car shipping needs. We are a licensed and bonded car shipping broker with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

We have a track record of excellent customer reviews. Our years of dedicated and top-notch car shipping services won us the BBB Torch Award. We only use carriers with 95% or higher service ratings. At Metti International, we provide easy, safe and smooth auto transport experience.

Contact Metti International today at 866.620.1776 or request a quote online. For more information, kindly visit our website at www.mettiintl.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most major credit cards, postal money orders and cashiers checks are acceptable forms of payment.

As with most transport services, a deposit is generally required when placing an order. Deposits range from 10-25 % of the total shipping cost. The remaining balance will be due upon delivery.

Most auto transport companies accept cash, certified checks, and postal money orders.

Coast to coast trips usually takes between 10-14 days. Shorter trips ranges from 3-7 days, depending on the actual distance. Some factors may delay a trip, including traffic, weather, and truck breakdowns.

Yes, we request you, or a designated person, be present upon pick up of your vehicle. For your safety and your vehicle’s safety, an inspection is performed and a bill of lading must be signed that serves as proof of delivery.

The easiest way to ship an inoperable vehicle is to let us know when requesting a vehicle transport quote. There will be an additional charge, plus loading and unloading charges to your quote, if we are not informed of the vehicle’s condition prior to quoting.

Auto carriers are not licensed to carry house goods or personal items, these goods and items are not covered by the carriers insurance. Any damage to your vehicle due to household goods shifting or breaking is also not covered. Personal belongings left in the vehicle, are shipped strictly at the owners risk. Carriers will not inventory any belongings left in the vehicle and will assume no responsibility.

Your car is insured for the Blue Book value the entire time it is on the truck. Clearly listed on your Shipping Order, Agreement and Bill of Lading are occurrences not covered. At the time of pick up, a condition report is filled out and signed by both the person turning the car over and the truck driver and you are given a copy.

Upon delivery of your vehicle, this same report is presented. You should compare the condition of the vehicle to the report thoroughly at that time. If you feel damage has occurred to your vehicle during delivery, you must note it on the report before you sign it and the driver leaves. Damage done in transit does not relieve the shipper of paying for transport service performed. Claims will be handled by the vehicle carrier and insurance companies.

Metti International offers door-to-door auto transport service where possible. However, there are instances that we cannot collect/deliver directly to the door due to the size of our auto carrier’s trucks. The size of your street may prohibit direct delivery to your door. Also, some towns and cities do not allow trucks on their residential streets. If the carrier cannot get to your door, he will deliver your vehicle to the next most convenient accessible location, such as the nearest major crossing street, a shopping mall or supermarket.

Please have a no more than 1/4 tank of fuel, remove all personal items from your vehicle and have it washed and cleaned so that the ensuing inspection is easily performed. If it is a convertible, T-top, sunroof, etc. make sure all openings are closed and prepared for changing weather. You can find additional tips on how to prepare your car for transport here.