If transport damage occurs, immediately preserve the vehicle condition, location, photos, and notification records. Battery-related abnormalities must be handled under the carrier’s procedures. All communications should state the time and recipient, and claim documents should be organized as required by the carrier with copies retained. In all cases, destination-country import eligibility, taxes, registration, and local procedures must still be reconfirmed under the latest requirements of competent authorities, licensed institutions, and applicable contractual provisions.
For the sequence of actions after shipping damage, see What Happens If a Vehicle Is Damaged During Shipping?.