[Next Level Auto Brokers]

Most reliable shipping companies do a walk around the car before loading it on the truck notating any scratch or damage on their condition report. They may even take close-up pictures of key areas like hood, windshield, bumpers that are most at risk of damage during transport. The dealer will also have a condition report that they can have the trucker sign before loading it. I would also ask for extensive pictures from the dealer as well.


Do a thorough walk around the car when the trucker takes it off the truck. If you don't get on a clear day or if you get it at night, meet the trucker at a well lit location and look it over.

Don't just sign for it even though you are super excited to jump in your new car and power slide it out of your driveway!

If you see any issues not on the condition report, either refuse delivery or tell the driver to notate it so you can file a claim for it.

If it's a nice enough car, ship it in an enclosed container to minimize the risk of damage.

If it's a lease, maybe buy the excess wear and tear coverage so if there is damage, you are covered.

It's a little nerve racking, but 99/100 these cross country transports end up fine.