Shipping your POV from Germany can seem complex. Here are some tips on getting your vehicle ready for inspection: (1) move the front seats as far back as they will go, take out the floor mats and vacuum the floor thoroughly; (2) take a brush and sweep along the groove of the door jambs; (3) with a flashlight, examine the sides of each seat and then vacuum beneath and around the seats; (4) clean and vacuum the floor mats; (5) wipe down all hard surfaces with a damp cloth; (6) move the front seats all the way forward and repeat steps 1 through 4 for any other seat rows; (7) vacuum the trunk area; (8) remove the spare tire to wipe down the compartment and the spare tire; (9) clean off mold or mildew from any back windows that can flip up or out; and (10) wipe down and clean door frames and wheel wells. For more tips, visit the U.S. Army website.
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