How a Vehicle Shipping Company Can Make Your Move Easier

Introduction• Moving can be a stressful process. No matter if you are

moving relatively near or cross country, there are so many things to do.

• That applies to a basic residential move or a business relocation.

Making Your Experience Easy• One of the factors that always comes into play is that of space

for your possessions, your '"stuff" so to speak.

• If you are self moving, or if you are using a moving company, situations arise that have you lose control of your property.

• If you are two car family, the process of dealing with more than one vehicle can be cumbersome. If time is a factor, the idea of a cross country trip is not particularly enthralling.

An Extra Storage Bin ...• An auto transport service may be the perfect solution for you.

You can pack your vehicle or multiple vehicles with clothing and personal possessions that you would rather not entrust to a mover.

• If you pack it systematically, it will be at your new location when you arrive.

An Extra Storage Bin ...• Let's assume you are heading to the west coast from

Pennsylvania. That could easily be a 4-5 day journey. Think of the nights at hotels along the road, fast food meals and the annoyance of traffic, not to mention noisy kids.

• Once again, pack your car with essentials while you and your family arrive fresh and rested.

• This approach allows you extra time to get things in order before you hit the road. Transport companies strongly advise that you try to ship your children that way.

Compare True Costs• Depending on the miles, the costs of driving versus shipping

the car or cars can be relatively affordable when you consider and compare the two modes of auto transport.

• If you are a reasonable person who is not interested in setting speed records for the trip, you should estimate the costs of Hotel stays, Meals and snacks, Fuel and the cost of wear and tear on your car. This is especially important when you drive a leased car and are subject to excess miles charges.

Look For Bargain Air Fares• If you plan ahead, there is good chance that you might secure

bargain air fares if you work the system.

• Obviously, the larger the family, the more will the trip cost. But here is an intangible that only you can answer.

• What is your peace of mind worth? If you see where we're going with this and you agree with our suppositions further investigation should be done.

Hire Responsible Professionals• If peace of mind is an issue, be sure to hire a responsible

auto transport company. Choose one that works from a fixed site and has years of service under its belt.

• Ask friends for references or go online and conduct a search. There are a number of reputable brokers online who can coordinate a number of quotations for you.

Hire Responsible Professionals• They offer a number of options such as closed or open trailers,

to suit your needs. The drivers should be licensed and have good driving records.

• It is very importantly that the transporter carry a full insurance policy to cover any eventuality that can occur while your car is en route.

Keep Track• Most stable companies equip their trucks with transponders

that provide a dispatcher and traffic manager with information on your auto's current location -- in real time.

• You will be able to keep track of your car's progress along the route.

• You can expect door to door service from many of the available companies.