To Drive Or Not To Drive: Reasons For Hiring Vehicle Transport Services |
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Johan Stevenson
19 July 2012
Drive it or ship it? Many car owners have pondered over this question, a dilemma that arises when you are faced with the prospect of moving to a distant location and you have to take your car (or cars) with you. A car isn't really a small item, and you can't just pack it in a box to be delivered conveniently with the rest of your belongings. But since it has wheels and can actually move by itself, it does seem a little tempting to just drive it to your new place, don't you think? After all, everybody likes road trips, right?
Wrong. Moving to a new place is stressful enough, especially with all the packing, wrapping, and inventory-taking that you have to do. And that's just the material stuff-what about the goodbyes you need to say and the adjustments you have to make when you're actually at your new place? If you truly want an easy transition to your new home, your best option is to hire vehicle transport services instead. Why? Because doing so will save you a lot of things, such as:
Time: Packing your possessions, getting important documents, finding moving services… these are just some of the things you have to do before you leave home. And when you arrive at your new place, you'll have yet another list of tasks waiting for you, all of which take time to accomplish. Hiring vehicle transport lets you move to your new place fast-and the less time you spend moving, the more time you have to adapt to and enjoy your new life.
Money: Most people think that driving will let you save on travel costs. This may be true if you are moving to a nearby town, but if you are relocating to another state, or even another country, your travel expenses will increase because not only will you be spending on fuel, you will also have to spend for food and overnight lodgings. Your total expenses will probably be even greater than regular plane fare. By shipping your car with a vehicle transport company, you'll save money on road trip necessities as well as car repairs you might need after such a long drive on the road.
Sanity: The physical effort that comes with driving is exhausting enough, but there are lots of other things that can add to your stress while on the road: young or impatient children, a flat tire, a car breakdown, an accident caused by being tired, getting lost… just thinking about these things can already make you feel tense, which is certainly not a good mood for moving. Hire a reliable vehicle transport company and save your energy and sanity so you can enjoy your new life.