How to Prepare Your Car or Bike for Transport

Updated 2026-09-06 · Triveni Packers and Movers

Vehicle transport disputes are almost always about condition — what a scratch looked like before, versus after. Ten minutes of preparation and photographs removes the argument entirely.

Before handover

1. Wash the vehicle — existing scratches are impossible to verify under dirt.
2. Photograph all four sides, the roof, and any existing damage in daylight.
3. Reduce fuel to about a quarter tank.
4. Remove all personal belongings from the cabin and boot.
5. Disable the alarm, or share the procedure with the transporter.
6. Note the odometer reading and photograph it.

Documents to keep ready

• Copy of the RC book
• Valid insurance certificate
• PUC certificate where applicable
• A photo ID matching the vehicle owner

For two-wheelers specifically

Mirrors are the most commonly damaged part, so they should be folded or removed. The tank, handlebars and any exposed panels should be wrapped before loading, and the bike strapped upright rather than laid down or left resting on the side stand.

On delivery

Inspect the vehicle before signing anything. Compare against your handover photographs in good light, check the odometer, and note anything you find on the delivery document at that moment — not afterwards.

Triveni handles car and two-wheeler transport across Hyderabad and intercity, on its own or alongside a household move. Call 9010195555 for a quote.