There are many methods to ship a fully functioning vehicle across the state, but what about non-functional ones that have broken down? A non-running vehicle is any vehicle that cannot start or move on its own.
A car may also be non-running if the steering functionality is broken and cannot move the vehicle to where you want it to go. Although hauling non-working vehicles takes some extra manpower, here are some steps to haul a non-running automobile on a transport carrier.
Methods for hauling different types of non-running cars:
Non-running cars without keys
To haul a non-running car without its keys, the car needs to be in a straight position and should be on neutral. A tow truck can load the car with their hooks onto their trucks and deliver the vehicle to its destination.
Car stopped working
The car is non-running if the car's engine does not start up. Usually if the engine is the only problem, the hauler can use a winch to hook up the car to the carrier. The winch pulls the vehicle up to the carrier and the driver will steer it into place.
The car's tires are locked into place
If the car's tires are locked and will not roll/move on its own, then a winch will not be able to pull the car up to the carrier. The hauler will order a forklift to lift the car onto the carrier. Some carriers do not offer this option, so it is best to call and let them know all the details of your non-running vehicle.
The car's brakes are not working
If your car's brakes are broken, the car cannot be driven into the carrier. The car needs to have the brakes replaced before you order a transport service. The car will keep rolling even after driving the vehicle into the carrier, or even roll off the carrier. Make sure to check your brakes and get new ones if they are not working, before calling a delivery service to transport your vehicle.
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