[Diamondpilot]

I haul about a dozen cars a year for family and friends. I did just as you did last Wednesday and bought a 1999 Saturn of the net. It was only 75 miles away but I hooked up the trailer to my F-150 and went and got it.

Here is a few things I have learned hauling about 40 or so cars, suv's, and trucks.

1: Take some 2x8's about 5' long. You may need them to put over the ramps or to lessen the approach angle.

2: Never hook the straps or chains to the frame of the car. Only hook to the suspension. I use axle straps and hook to the lower A arms on the front and to the rear suspension. This allows the car to bounce separate from the trailer. If you hook any other way the chain/strap will come off as the suspension compresses at bumps.
(Car transporters hook to the frame but pull the car down vertically to fully compress the suspension, that is ok but not practical with a trailer)

3: Cross the chains/straps in a X fashion to prevent any side movement of the car on the trailer.

Hope this helps.

Chris