Jumat, 28 Agustus 2009

How to Transport Your Vehicle When Moving

Moving day is full of dilemmas that you must come up with solutions to. One of the most common dilemmas is how to transport your vehicle from your old home to your new one when moving. Several options are available to you, and we will briefly discuss some of them here.

The only real time when moving your automobile becomes a concern is during a long distance move. If you must rent a moving truck, then that leaves you with the problem of how you will get your car or truck to your new home without making another trip. During long distance moves, a second trip is often not feasible.

One of the most common methods of transporting your vehicle along with the moving truck is to have a second person drive the vehicle for you. However, if you have nobody making the move with you, or if there are more automobiles than licensed adult drivers who are moving, then this will not work.

If using a moving truck, then a common option made available is the use of a trailer for the vehicle. If deciding to use a trailer, the type of trailer you choose will impact the method and level of ease of your transport, as well as determine the amount of exposure your vehicle will face during transport. Be sure to spend sufficient time and effort when choosing what type of trailer will be best for your vehicle.

Sometimes, the mover will have too many autos to transport, or will not be comfortable enough driving the trailer, so this option will again not do.

Another option available to you is to hire a vehicle moving company. Most auto transport companies provide door-to-door service, meaning that they will pick up and deliver your vehicle as close to your specified address as possible. This does not necessarily mean that they can deliver your means of transportation to your front door, as many trucks and trailers cannot travel down narrow residential streets. Most likely, your transporter will request that you meet them at a nearby parking lot to load and unload your car. You will need to be able to be somewhat flexible with your timeframe and ensure that either you or an authorized representative is available to release your car to the driver.

Other larger, high volume transport services offer a similar method referred to as terminal to terminal transport and delivery. These types of services are typically a little more affordable than door to door services. These terminals are usually regional storage facilities located in larger cities, and are normally able to work more around your time frame.

Portable storage systems are a growing service as of late. These services allow for a storage container to be delivered to your door, where you can load it up with your belongings. The company will then pick up the container and deliver it to your new residence. These services are ideal for long distance moves and can allow you to drive your own vehicle to your new destination, without having to move your belongings at the same time.

Mr. Oliver is a marketing agent of SMARTBOX USA. The mobile storage company provides mobile storage units and portable storage services throughout the USA. For more information on their Mobile Storage please visit their website.

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