If you spend some time on preparing the car before the transport company arrives, you can prevent your vehicle from unnecessary damage during shipment. Before the auto transport company arrives the owner can clean his car before it is shipped. Also try to clean the interiors of the car so that there is no damage to the car. Make sure that the gas tank is 1/4 tanks or less. Items like antennas, spoilers, ground effects, fog lights, all tire covers, car covers, grill covers, bike racks, non permanent luggage racks etc should be removed or secured for shipping. Also see that if there are rips or tears in the top, try to seal them before shipping to prevent any moisture from entering the vehicle. All aftermarket alarms should be disabled or disconnected before shipping. Be sure to get your drivers cell phone number so you can get updates along the route. When the car arrives just do complete inspection of your vehicle with the driver. If you find any damages just note down in the bill of lading with the driver's signature. Many companies will not honor any claims without this. If there are any damages, make sure that you can claim it from shipper's insurance within a few days.