When you are making a long-distance or cross country move, you obviously call for movers and packers to shift your household belongings and other accessories . They will pack all your belongings with care and shift them to your destined location but what to do with your car? You obviously are not going to drive it all the way .So, what you can do is tow your vehicle to the new destination.
You can do it by yourself and if not comfortable, you can also hire a company to help.
Before towing your vehicle, you should take in note these useful tips and keep them in mind while transporting your car during your move.
Towing the vehicle by yourself –
As you know everything about your car,it may be a comfortable and cost effective option for you to tow your car by yourself during the cross-country move.
If you are doing so, take in note that there are two options –
• A car carrier – A car carrier works by lifting your vehicle completely off the ground and has its own wheels to pull it .
• A tow dolly – A tow dolly works by lifting your car’s front wheels off the road and pulling it by its rear wheels .
Towing your car can be a cost- friendly option but may not be the best option with regards to the weight and size of your car.
Tow dollies and carriers can also limit the mobility of the moving truck, when it comes to backing up says Moving.com.
Make sure that you are following the manufacturer’s instructions while hooking up a tow dolly or car carrier to your car from the moving truck to ensure that it is installed safely.
Hiring a Vehicle transport company –
If you are thinking to hire a vehicle transport company to do the job for you then you should take in note of the options available to you. Most vehicle transport companies offer both open and enclosed car carriers. An open carrier is exposed to the outdoor elements and your car is transported with many others . An enclosed transport protect car from external elements but costs up to 80 % higher according to Move.org . Go for enclosed carrier if you are transporting a high-end or classic car.
Be sure that you make researches and check the reviews about them and their pricing .
According to Edmund, The factors which affect the pricing include –
• Your Location
• Time of the year
• Size and weight of your vehicle
• How far you are moving
After you are done with your research and you have hired a vehicle transport company and are ready to move, take the following precautions –
• Remove all the personal belongings from the vehicle.
• Inspect the car and document any imperfections before it is loaded to the carrier.
• Confirm if the carrier needs your car’s alarms to be deactivated .
• Check if the carrier needs any certain amount of fuel in the tank.
Whether you tow your vehicle by yourself or hire a company, doing some research can help.