Contract
THE TRANSPORTER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE NOT RESULTING FROM THE TRANSPORTER NEGLIGENCE
  1. Customer agrees and verifies that this vehicle is free of any illegal substances.
  2. Auto rental will not be honored for delays resulting from mechanical breakdown or adverse weather.
  3. Customer is responsible for NOT overloading the vehicle. A 200-pound maximum is allowed. Items must be placed in trunk of car, we reserve the rights to charge additional fee for exceeding the weight limit. We also ask that vehicle’s gas tank to be no more than ¼ full at a time of departure.
  4. Customer agrees that the liability of Atlantic Coast Auto Carriers or its agents for loss or damages to the vehicle is subject to a $200 deductible paid by the customer. The inspection on the reverse side represents a general overall condition and is not completely inclusive.
  5. Customer agrees to permit Atlantic Coast Auto Carriers or its agents to drive vehicle if and when it becomes necessary to and from any particular point.
  6. Transporter will not be responsible for damage caused by leaking fluids (battery acid, brake systems, cooling systems, antifreeze solutions), industrial fall-out and acts of God.
  7. Transporter will not be responsible for damage caused by freezing of engine, cooling system, and/or batteries.
  8. Transporter will not be responsible for damage to the vehicle that results from tie-downs breaking or tearing.
  9. Customer is responsible for preparing the vehicle for transport. All loose parts, fragile or protruding accessories, low-hanging spoilers, etc. must be removed and properly secured. Any part of the vehicle that falls off during transport is the customer's responsibility, including damages by said part to any and all other vehicles involved.
  10. Customer is responsible for completely disarming any alarm system installed in the vehicle. Customer must provide keys to any alarm system. In the event the car alarm sounds, the transporter is required to silence the alarm by any means the transporter or transport driver seems reasonable or effective.
  11. Transporter will not be responsible for damage to glass T-tops due to body flexing, damage to tires (cuts, puncturing, scrapes, etc.) or any damage resulting from failure of factory tie-down brackets or pull-through of frame tie-down holes.
  12. Transporter will not be responsible for any mechanical function damages, including engine, transmission, rear end, motor mounts, drive trains, wiring systems, cooling systems, window motors, radios, stereo systems, power steering, air bags, brake cables or brake systems, clutch cables or clutch, engine tuning, vehicle computerized systems, alarm systems, any swtich, alignment, suspension, etc. (anything that is mechanical or electrical).
  13. Transporter will not be responsible for any exhaust system, mufflers or tail pipes. No exceptions.
  14. Transporter will not be responsible for covnertible tops that are loose, torn, or have visible wear. Transporter will not be responsible for vehicle boots, caps, masks, bras, or any type of canvas or material covering. No exceptions.
  15. A deposit is required 30 days prior to pick-up date. We will only accept credit card, cashier's check or cash. Refunds will be issued only if 72-hour notice is given.
  16. Transporter will not be responsible for articles left in vehicle. (These articles are covered by homeowner's insurance.)
  17. Vehicle owner or customer shall designate a person to act as their agent, in their absence, at the point of pick-up and/or delivery, if for any reason they are unavailable.
  18. Transporter will inform customer prior to delivery. It is the customer's responsibility to have the full payment when the transporter's driver arrives. In order to effect pick-up and delivery the customer agrees to meet the transporter's driver at specified time and place. No exceptions.
  19. Customer has reviewed his/her vehicle with no damage, except as noted on reverse side, and hereby releases Atlantic Coast Auto Carriers from any other claims. We will not honor damage claims made after delivery inspection.
  20. Customer warrants that he/she will pay all charges due Atlantic Coast Auto Carriers for delivering vehicles, and will not seek to charge back a credit card or stop a check to offset any dispute, and will abide by the terms of this contract to handle any dispute.
  21. Customer agrees that should this vehicle become inoperative for any reason during the transport, a charge of $100.00 (one hundred dollars) will be added to the transport charges and will be collected at the time of vehicle delivery. This charge must be paid in cash or by cashier's check. No exceptions.
  22. Customer agrees that the vehicle is insured and their insurance has primary responsibility.
  23. All claims will be settled at actual cost.
  24. Customer agrees that this is the only contract between the parties governing this transport and no other agreement of contract is in effect. No claim or legal action of any kind may be initiated against transporter's agent(s) or the transport broker (if any). Claims for damage must be made to the transporter.
  25. Exceptions for damages must be noted on the Bill of Lading at time of delivery. A claim for damage not documented on damage report will not be honored. All claims must be made in writing within five (5) days of delivery with a statement on bill of specific damages claimed. All claims, subrogation, litigation or legal action must have right of venue in the State of New York, County of Suffolk, in the municipal court. If any provision or part of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, all other parts of this agreement remain in effect.

Address all claims to:

Atlantic Coast Auto Carriers
300 Indian Head Rd
Kings Park, NY 11754
TEL: (631) 269-7300
FAX: (631) 269-7400


Atlantic Coast Auto Carrier
300 Indian Head Rd
Kings Park, NY 11754
(800) 954-1140
atlanticcoast03@aol.com
Customer Service: Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm