Moving Your Vehicles to Your New Location

What should you do with your car when you move? If you’re moving a nearby city, it’s easy to take your vehicle with you. But if you’re moving cross-country, it becomes a serious consideration. Here are a few tips to get your vehicle to your new home with as little stress as possible.

Get Moving Cost Quotes and Research Car Moving Companies with BBB and DOT

Go online or check the phone book to find several auto moving companies. Get references on each one, check the Better Business Bureau for complaints, and verify their license with state or federal Department of Transportation. Some companies drive your vehicle from one location to another, some use large open trucks similar to the ones car dealers use, and some offer enclosed moving trucks that protect special interest cars from the elements. There will be different rates depending on the service you choose, so get quotes.

Verify with Movers and Your Auto Insurance Company about Car Moving Insurance

Ask the car moving company what insurance coverage it offers in the event of damage or theft and what the deductible is. Ask how it ties in with your own auto insurance policy. Then be sure to talk to your agent to confirm.

Moving Tips for Pick Up and Delivery of Your Vehicle

When the company arrives to pick up your vehicle they’ll inspect it with you and prepare a bill of lading. This report will note any pre-existing damage including windshield and glass, scratches, dents, interior, current mileage, and so on. You and the mover will need to sign the report. It’s a good idea to take photos of the interior and exterior of your vehicle, date them, and keep them in case there are any problems.

Once your vehicle is delivered, you’ll inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during the transport. It’s very important to check the car thoroughly, so don’t be rushed. Check inside and out for any new damage and write it on the report before you and the mover sign it. These reports will be used by the insurance companies involved. Be sure to inspect your car in daylight and in an area where it’s possible to view the whole car easily.

Additional Car Moving Tips

Be sure to remove all personal items from the car before it’s picked up. Get everything in writing. Pay up front deposits or payments with a credit card in case there are any disputes later.

Car Moving Savings for Do-it-Yourself Movers

If you’re saving money when moving long distance by driving a rental moving truck yourself, check with the moving truck service to see if they offer car trailers, car dollies, and motorcycle trailers to take your vehicle along with you. Moving your own vehicle can really help with the cost of moving.