Moving House? Here’s What To Do With Your Car

Moving house is a big job. Some people load up their essential belongings into the boot of the car and drive across the country to get where they need to be. Others load their cars onto big rigs and take it with them when they emigrate. Then there are those who have the house sorted but no clue what to do next with their vehicles.

Moving is already stressful enough without worrying about what will happen to your vehicle while you do it. Below, we talk you through what to do with your car when you are moving to a new house.

• Think Green. Before you move your car, have you considered the environment when on your way? When you are looking at options for moving, think green. It may be a more efficient option to have it transported for you if you are going a long distance, and if you have an electric car, it will pay to check out the electric charging point coverage for your journey. If it turns out that you are moving city to country, you may find there are fewer charging points and it will be more economical to have your car transported properly.

• Consider Your Options. Could you drive your car behind the moving van and get to your new house? Or could car transport do the job for you? If you drive yourself, you have to factor in the costs of gas, and you may have a rather long journey. The cost of a car transport company for your comfort could be worth it. You could also tow the car behind the rental truck if you wanted to. Lastly, you could choose to sell your car and use the cash to buy a new one in your new location.

• Compare Quotes. Next, comparing shipping quotes is a must. You not only have to consider your car, but the costs of shipping your stuff, your bikes and even – if you have one – a boat! Comparing quotes helps you to get the very best for your money, and that’s what you want when it comes to moving. The costs are high enough and if you can save yourself some cash, do it! Moving your car is going to be a costly adventure, but you just need the right company to help.

• Move Your Other Possessions Separately. If you want to make sure that you have an organized move, then it might be a good idea to ensure that your other possessions travel separately from your vehicle. You can then stagger the move so that you’re able to deal with getting your car at the new home first, while a team like Answer Moves brings the rest of your possessions after. Vice versa works, as well, whichever lets you get more organized.

• Pick The Best. Once you have your quotes, choose the companies that make the most sense for you. Price is important, sure, but it’s the customer service and time for delivery that both count. Customer service has to be a consideration as you want to deal with polite people – you’re moving your car – this isn’t something to mess with.

• Prep The Car. If you go the route of having the car picked up and transported, it’s a smart idea to ensure that the emergency brakes are working, the gas tank is less than 1/4 full and your car is clean. You want them to transport a car that’s clean inside and outside, so you can be sure that there won’t be issues and you can point out your car if you need to. Disabling the alarm and switching off any electronic toll passes is also smart.

• Get Insurance. The last thing to do is to get insurance sorted out for the move. Shipping companies often excel with their safety records, but it does happen that accidents occur. The right insurance coverage will mean that you can get covered for any bumps, accidents and scratches. Check with your existing car insurance company, too, as they may already have an additional cover you can buy.

• If you don’t want to use your car when moving house and do not want to hire a moving company, you may opt to hire a car such as used vans. Doing this can help you save money you could have used to pay for moving services.

  You will also promote the life of your car by minimising wear and tear. The good thing about renting a car is you can have it for as long as you want. Say, for instance, you are not in a hurry to move house and instead want to do it within 2-3 weeks, you will not worry about time. So long as you pay the required renting amount depending on the period, you can use the car for as long as you want.

  You will also be in charge of everything about moving out, and no one will tell you what to do and what not to do. Another significant advantage of renting a car is you will not be on the waiting list of a bust movers company that can inconvenience you and your landlord.

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