Give the carrier accurate inputs
Provide the vehicle family, confirmed dimensions and weight in the format requested, operating condition, quantity and origin and destination points. Identify accessories or modifications that may affect handling. Do not use current PLUS dimensions for an original CS75 shipment. Ask the logistics provider which measurements and documents are needed for its chosen service.
Record whether each vehicle starts, drives and can be moved normally. If it cannot, disclose the limitation before quotation. Special handling may change the service available and the cost. The specification guide explains why reference brochure dimensions should remain distinct from the vehicle's shipping record.
Compare the offered service
Ask the provider to explain the proposed transport method, route, estimated timing, handover location and included charges. Container and roll-on/roll-off arrangements have different practical considerations; suitability depends on the actual service and shipment. Do not assume either option is available on every route or appropriate for every vehicle condition.
Keep exclusions and change conditions with the quote. Clarify who arranges inland movement, loading and destination handling. If insurance is proposed, request the relevant scope and claim process from the provider. A headline freight number alone cannot establish the complete delivery cost or protection.
Follow current preparation instructions
Obtain the carrier's instructions for fuel, batteries, keys, loose items and vehicle readiness. These should come from the provider responsible for the shipment and reflect the actual service. Do not apply a remembered rule from a previous route without confirmation. Assign each preparation task to a named party.
Check that planned maintenance or repairs will be finished before the handover date. A last-minute warning light or non-starting condition should be reported, not hidden in the assumption that loading staff will solve it. Reconcile readiness with the batch release list before dispatch to the handover point.
Create a handover evidence pack
Photograph exterior panels, wheels, glass, cabin, odometer and any pre-existing damage close to handover. Keep the VIN visible in the file and use dated records. Count keys and agreed accessories, identifying how they are handed over. Compare the condition with the accepted inspection and explain any change.
Ask what receipt or condition document the receiving party provides and how discrepancies should be noted. Keep those records with the commercial and transport documents. A careful handover file supports a later investigation without guaranteeing the outcome of a claim.
Manage a late change without losing the record
If a selected CS75 is replaced before handover, notify the parties responsible for the booking and documentation. Ask which details must be revised and whether the replacement changes the service assumptions. Do not simply put the new vehicle into the old car's place on an internal spreadsheet while leaving the carrier and document provider with the earlier VIN.
The replacement needs its own accepted condition record, shipping inputs and keys-and-accessories list. Compare its readiness date with the booked handover plan. If additional preparation is outstanding, obtain a realistic completion update and ask the provider about the available scheduling options. Record any revised charges or conditions in the current quote rather than relying on an informal expectation.
Similarly, if an accepted car develops a problem during storage, preserve the new observation and explain how it affects normal movement. The logistics provider needs accurate information to plan handling, while the purchasing team needs to decide whether further inspection or repair is required. Keep those decisions connected without assuming that one provider is responsible for every part of the response.
A final reconciliation shortly before dispatch should compare the VIN list, readiness status, documents and handover instructions. This small administrative step is particularly helpful for mixed orders containing both original CS75 and PLUS vehicles. It reduces confusion about which car, which condition record and which transport instruction belong together.
Plan the receiving inspection
Before arrival, arrange who checks identity, visible condition, accessories and documents. Compare the received vehicle with the release record and follow the relevant reporting procedure promptly if something differs. Keep observations factual and preserve photographs before repair or further movement where practical.
Send your destination and quantity with the CS75 enquiry. Actual routing, rates and timing are confirmed through a current logistics quotation. Review the export planning guide alongside transport preparation so documentation and destination eligibility are addressed before the vehicle is committed to shipment.
