Preparing Your Vehicle

Prior to transporting your vehicle, there are certain things that must be done to prepare your vehicle. Most transport companies will inspect your vehicle prior to shipment. They will note any damage and have you sign a form agreeing to the assessment. It is a good idea to clean your vehicle before the inspection and transport. It is also a good idea to have the vehicle serviced prior to the transport. Make sure to have a complete set of keys and alarm remotes for the shipping company. Although you should disconnect or disable any alarm before transporting, it is a good idea to have the vehicle transported with the alarm remotes, in case they are needed. Remove all of your personal belongings from the vehicle. Also, remove the spare tire cover and the car cover, if applicable. Usually, the shipping company will not agree to ship the vehicle with these items intact or even inside the vehicle. You will also have to remove any roof racks or items that are not permanently installed in the vehicle. Finally, it is a good idea to remove or retract the antennae.

Auto Shipping Insurance

Make sure your car is adequately insured by the car mover for relocation. Upon pick-up, the driver will do a condition report (bill of lading) for any scratches or damages on the vehicle which should be signed by both parties. The same will occur upon delivery; make sure you check vehicle before signing. Reporting any damages or claims at a later time is not advisable.

Personal Items

Do not leave personal possessions of any kind in your car. Of course spare tires, car jacks, and other standard items that can be found in a trunk of a new car are not a problem. Make sure anything left in the car is tied down securely.

Auto Shipping Delivery

Make sure that if you or an authorized party is not available to receive your car, that it will be stored in a secure storage facility where you will be able to pick it up at a more convenient time. This may be subject to additional charges.

Specifics on Auto Transport

Auto Shipping Cost

When working with a Car Mover, confirm what the total cost of the shipping will be. As you obtain quotes from several car transport and auto shipping companies, be prepared to provide:

origination/destination

approximate departure date

type of vehicle(s)

type of car transport service desired (e.g., door-to-door car transport vs. terminal-to-terminal)

special car mover or auto shipping requests (eg., deliver at a location other than your home vs. at your home)

Paying For Shipping Your Vehicle

While some car movers and auto shippers may not require payment in advance, others require a deposit, or full payment in advance. If a deposit is given, amount due is always required at time of delivery - oftentimes with a cashier's check or cash. If full payment is required prior to car transport or auto shipping service, consider using a credit card so that charges may be disputed if circumstances warrant such actions.

Make Sure You Are Properly Insured

Your vehicle should be insured against damage and theft by your car transport or auto shipping company. Ask for a copy of the car mover's insurance coverage. Find out how the car mover's insurance works with your own insurance in the event of damage during car transport. Additionally, find out if there is any kind of damage deductible and the amount. Everything pertaining to the car move should be in writing. Your own car insurance policy may cover your vehicle in transit; make sure to contact your insurance company to find out. It is advisable that you do not leave any personal items in your car when it is shipped; items left in the car may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance policy.

Get Dates - Pick Up and Delivery

Get the estimated pick-up and delivery dates and times from your car mover or auto shipping company. Make sure to get a 3 day guaranteed window for the pick-up and delivery dates of your car, as suggested earlier get everything in writing. Once pick-up is made, your car mover or auto shipping company should be able to provide you with a specific delivery date. If you require a specific date for pick-up, many car moving and auto shipping companies can accommodate you and store your car at a terminal for an additional charge.

Check Car Moving References

It is important to verify the good standing and valid licensing of any car moving company or auto shipping service. verify that the shipper's license is valid and active with the appropriate transportation agency (such as the state or federal Department Of Transportation). Affordable Moving Company does its best to make sure that we list only quality service providers. However, we cannot guarantee the quality of service of any car moving or auto shipping company. It is important that you take the time to check references and get all services agreed to by the company in writing.

Inspect Your Car Before Auto Shipping

It is advisable that in addition to receiving a condition report document from your car mover detailing any pre-existing damage to your car, that you take photographs of the car, date the photos, and attach them to the condition report provided by the car mover for your records. You must have a detailed description of the condition of your car prior to shipping. The condition report or other document used by the car mover should include: current mileage, pre-existing damage of any type including: glass, scratches, paint, dents, and so on. This report is important in case any disputes arise.

Vehicle Delivery Inspection and Acceptance

When your car is delivered, make sure to methodically inspect your car. Use the condition report given to you at pick up and go over all of the details. Look for damage not on the original report. Check for changes in mileage and check every part of your car carefully including the roof and under your car. Look for obvious damage or changes to the car's condition that may have occurred during the shipping. If there are any discrepancies, make sure to note them on the condition report you received on pick-up of the car, and have the driver sign the document. Please be advised that you should avoid accepting your vehicle at night or at a location that does not permit you easy access to inspecting all parts of your car. It is absolutely essential that you perform a thorough examination of your car as described above. Remember that once you have accepted your car, your signed documentation is what protects you. If problems arise, reputable car moving and auto shipping companies will work out disputes with you in an amicable fashion, but you must have documentation.

Cleaning your Carpet

Prior to cleaning your carpet, there are certain things that must be done to prepare your carpet cleaning. Moving Furniture for Carpet Cleaning. It is a good idea to clean your carpet from any derby. It is also a good idea to have the carpet vacuum clean prior to the carpet cleaning upholstery cleaning, if you need help with heavy Furnitures items just wait for our carpet technicians Our certified technicians specialize in deep cleaning your carpets and rugs, leaving them looking great and germ free. Free Pick Up and Delivery of area rugs is available upon request. Cleaning of your area rugs can be done in our specialized facility, at your home or in your office. Our specialties: Spot and Stain Removal Pet Stain and Odor Removal Wall to Wall Carpets Schotchguard © Sanitizing and Disinfecting Oriental Rug Cleaning Specialty and Delicate Rugs Water Damage and Restoration

Cleaning your Upholstery

Upholstered furniture has a more varied range of materials and manufacturing methods than carpet. Our knowledgeable technicians can identify the fabric type of each upholstered piece and what cleaning methods will give your upholstery the best, safest and longest lasting results.

Sofas Recliners Dinning chairs Love Seats Arm Chairs Leather furniture

professional technicians are specially trained in the care of all fabric types, even the most delicate, so you can feel comfortable in knowing they’ll choose the proper upholstery cleaning solution for your furniture. And using specially designed tools to gently clean folds and crevices, they’ll ensure the entire piece is entirely clean.

A Two-Step Process For A Clean You Can See And Feel

Your furniture is as important to a room’s appearance as your carpet. That’s why Lvhsystems uses the same process for upholstery cleaning that we do for carpet cleaning. Our exclusive two-step upholstery cleaning system includes a specially formulated pH-balancing fiber rinse that removes cleaning solution residue right along with deep-down dirt - leaving nothing behind but clean, fresh-smelling fabric and furniture.

How it works:

When our specially trained upholstery care technicians arrive at your home, they start with a pre-inspection to identify problem areas. Any problem spot areas are pre-treated. Then the Lvhsystems Two-Step Upholstery Deep Clean process goes to work: Clean One of our special heated upholstery cleaning solutions is applied to the fabric to loosen imbedded dirt.

Rinse It’s followed by a thorough fiber rinse and extraction step to remove the dirt along with the cleaning solution. We then recommend an application of Lvhsystems UltraCare™ FourGuard Carpet and Upholstery Protector (optional). Reapplying the fabric protector helps restore protective properties to your furniture, extending its life and making it easier to care for.

Make Sure You Are Properly Insured

Post Inspection A final inspection helps ensure satisfaction. You can count on Lvhsystems for Satisfaction Guaranteed.

The Importance of Protecting Your Upholstery

Most new upholstered furniture comes treated with protector. But this protection wears off over time. Having the protector reapplied helps preserve the color, beauty and life of your upholstery. And it gives you extra time to clean up spills before they turn into stains.

Deodorizers

Get Rid of the Odors in Your Furniture Pleasant beats pungent any day. And tough upholstery odors are no match for UltraCare™ FreshScent Plus+ Deodorizer, an enzyme- powered deodorizer designed to attack odor-causing organic sources. The enzymes in FreshScent Plus+ eliminate odors from urine, feces, vomit, sour milk and more by actually digesting the organic matter that's causing the smell - leaving your furniture smelling good again.

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Over time, we have established a solid working relationship with all insurance companies and public adjusters, and we offer direct insurance billing as we utilize our experience to guide you through the claim process.