Moving is already an arduous process that can be overwhelming. Making sure all of your items are properly packed to prevent damage and make sure all your items make it to the new destination can be stressful. Add in the possibility of having to transport your car and you could find yourself in a bigger move than anticipated. To ease the stress of moving your car, we have laid out five different avenues you can use for moving your car to a new city.
5 Ways To Transport Your Car During A Move
Auto Transporter
If you are moving a long distance or to a whole new state entirely, then you may want to consider using a professional auto transporter to take your car to the new location. This is a great option to think about if you are trying to avoid putting miles on your car. When using this option of transport you will need to take a few things into consideration that could affect the cost of the move. The cost will depend on factors such as the size of your car as well as how far it will be shipped. These companies also offer different types of transport that could affect the price of transport. Your car could be moved in either an open-air truck or enclosed truck. To save money, you should go with the open-air truck as this will be cheaper than an enclosed truck option. However, if you are worried about weather conditions or want to avoid damage to your car then choosing an enclosed truck is your best bet.
Ask Someone To Drive Your Car
If you are doing a local move and will be handling the other facets of your residential move, then you could reach out to a friend or someone you trust to handle your car. Slide a few extra bucks their way so they can drive your car to your new home as you make sure the rest of your move is in order. Make sure to ask someone you know you can trust as a good driver so you can avoid damages.
Hiring A Professional Driver
Looking to move your vehicle without putting it on a clunky trailer but still have the transport done professionally? You may want to look into hiring a professional driver to take your car to your new destination. Many auto transport companies offer professional driver services in case you don’t want your vehicle on one of their trailers. The drivers in their services are screened and covered by the company’s insurance. The only thing you will need to be wary of is the availability of the drivers so if you are planning on using this option you may want to reserve in advance of your move.
Drive Yourself
The most common method of transporting vehicles during a move is driving the car yourself. This way you will not have to worry about spending additional money and avoid any potential damage happening to your car. Whether you are moving locally or far away, this option is always available it may just not be easy with longer moves with the distance. This is where you will need to plan out your road trip to make it as comfortable as possible. When moving long distances, moving your car should be the last step. Fly to your new location, if necessary, unload your items then fly back and drive your car to your new home.
Using Amtrack’s Auto Train
If you are moving anywhere along the east coast of the United States then you can make ship your car by train. Amtrack’s Auto Train service carries anything from cars, SUVs, to motorcycles and more.
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