Moving involves a lot of activities which demand your absolute attention. Apart from the furniture and other belongings, you also need to figure out the right course of action concerning your vehicle. While there is an option of driving behind the moving truck to your new house, state to state relocation does not give you such luxury. Thankfully, GPS Moving is here to help you plan how to relocate your vehicle.
Research for a suitable car shipping firm
Some moving companies offer carrier services for shipping vehicles. However, if the moving company you settled for does not offer carrier services, it is time to fire up your internet search engine. There are two types of car shipping firms; brokerage and carrier. The former is a firm that acts as an intermediary. They do not own the resources needed to ship a car. Instead, they purchase the car shipping order from you and resell it to a carrier firm which has the resources to move the car. The latter offers you more influence over the particulars of the vehicle relocating compared to brokerage firms.
Have a budget
Some car shipping firms provide free online quoting services which provide you with a reliable estimate of how much it will take when relocating your car. Your budget determines a number of things, including the type of carrier you can afford as well as the mode of delivery.
Choose your preferred carrier type
You have the choice of opting for an open or enclosed carrier. The former is a simple long haul that comes with single or double decked open-aired flatbed racks for shipping your car. They leave the car slightly exposed to the external environment. The latter is a long haul with an intermodal container which provides extra protection against elements from the external environment. Both types of carriers are completely safe to use. However, if you have more than one car to think of, open carriers offer affordability,
Choose your delivery option
Most carrier firms let you choose between door to door and terminal to terminal delivery. Door to door service involves the carrier personnel picking the car(s) from your home and delivering it right to the house you are moving to. Terminal delivery involves driving the car to a secure parking lot, storage facility or a car depot. The carrier personnel shall pick the car up from the terminal point and ship it to the closest terminal from your new residence. Terminal delivery is more affordable. However, if you are not familiar with the new location, door to door is the safer option.
Prepare your car for relocation
Just as you have to prepare your household items for relocation, your car needs prepping too.
• Take out all personal belonging as well as any aftermarket installations to save them from damage or loss.
• Drain your gas tank and leave about a quarter-full.
• Have the car thoroughly washed.
• Run a car maintenance check to identify any irregularities such as an oil leak or flat tire.
• Have a set of spare car keys available for the carrier personnel.
• Confirm your contact details with the carrier personnel.
Conclusion
Professional car shippers know which shipping techniques best fit your car, which guarantees you a worry-free time when relocating.
