Thread: Car transport
View Single Post
      07-17-2013, 02:42 PM   #10
Walkurie
Lieutenant
Walkurie's Avatar
United_States
9
Rep
452
Posts

Drives: 06 M Roadster / 99 Jaguar XK8
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Surf City, CA

iTrader: (2)

There are pros and cons of what kind of transport and where the car should go on the trailer.

The idea of having the car positioned above is obviously to keep drippings of oil and other chemicals, including acid off the paid. However, when the car is placed up front on top, there are other perils. At this time of year, count on receiving a car plastered with bugs and their related chemicals as the truck makes it way throughout the central states and their farms. This can be a chore to clean off and there may even be some paint damage. Besides this, A friend once lost a high value Firebird 20th Anniversary when it launched during an emergency stop. He was insured, but the car was totaled and not replaceable. Even in a covered transport, a car can walk from side to side inside the trailer during long distances if not checked by the driver.

So the message is, go with quality and service and avoid a decision based only on price.
__________________
Vibra Technics engine mounts / Rogue trans mounts / Stoptech brakes / original owner
Appreciate 0