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Have a car you
want to move? There are some significant advantages to using an auto
transport company to move your vehicle from one location to another. It can
save you time and inconvenience if you are in the process of moving as well
as gas and mileage on your car.
To plan your auto move, figure that the move itself will take between one
and two weeks depending on distance. You'll need to obtain quotes and do
your mover research about a month in advance to give the mover time to
coordinate your move with others. Depending on the type of car you're
moving, you'll also want to decide whether you want an open transporter like
the ones used for new cars or a closed truck that can protect your car from
bad weather or other sources of potential damage.
You'll need to make yourself available at both ends of the shipment to
deliver and receive your vehicle. Keep in mind that door-to-door could be
more like city-to-city. Large auto moving trucks are restricted by their
sheer size and may not be able to get close enough to your home to actually
pick up or deliver your vehicle. Should you miss delivery, the transporter
may store your vehicle for additional fees.
Check the mover out
It's always important to check your movers out thoroughly. Make sure that
the carrier you select has Federal authority granted through the Department
of Transportation and carries insurance, especially if it's an interstate
move. Find out if the carrier owns its own trucks and does the moving or if
it is a broker. You'll be better off with an experienced, licensed trucker
than with a broker who may give your job to someone else.
Read the contract and make sure you understand exactly what the cost, terms,
and exceptions are before you sign. Ask for clarification until you are
satisfied. Get references and call to verify them. There are many good
movers, but there are also unscrupulous movers that you'll want to take care
to avoid.
Check with your insurance agent to find out what coverage is available to
you under your auto policy.
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