Preparing Your Car for Interstate Transport: The Complete Checklist
Before handover day
- Wash the car — inspection photos need to be accurate
- Photograph every existing mark with dates
- Remove toll tags or note the number
- Leave only a quarter tank of fuel
On the day
Hand over one set of keys only — keep your spare. The driver will complete a condition report with you; check it matches your own photos before signing.
At delivery
Inspect the car before signing the proof of delivery. Compare it against your handover photos. Most deliveries are completely uneventful — but the few minutes of checking protect you completely.
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