Tips for Saving Money when You Move

Oct 4
09:39

2008

Jennifer A. Strong

Jennifer A. Strong

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This article provides an overview of how to cut costs when you need to relocate more than one vehicle. Transport companies do cost a fee, but it can often save you money in the long run.

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Moving is an expensive endeavour. Paying the movers or truck rental fees plus fuel,Tips for Saving Money when You Move Articles food, and other travel expenses, a move can quickly add up. Organize yourself ahead of time to avoid problems such as these.

One way to save money on your next move is to avoid spending extra cash on fuel. With the high prices of gas these days, having your vehicles shipped can really save you hundreds of dollars on your move. There are many different ways to ship your vehicles, but the most popular is auto transport.

A Brief Explanation

Auto transport is the transporting of vehicles of all types from one place to another. The average family has at least two vehicles, and some families have more. When you are moving, it may be an instinct to have each adult drive a car to your new home, but this could end up costing more than a thousand dollars in fuel depending on where you are moving to.

Instead of blowing so much of your moving budget on gasoline, why not let a professional do the work, and driving, for you? Many cars can be shipped at once by auto transport companies, which can cost less than driving a vehicle yourself. Doing this will cut down on any costs associated with fuel, wear on the vehicle, and any possible breakdowns.

Add it Up!

Think about the cost of gasoline on the average long distance move. For every one hundred miles, gasoline costs can be more than fifteen dollars. Of course this depends on the gas mileage that your particular vehicle gets. Remember that some vehicles may get more miles per gallon of gas than others.

You can easily see the costs add up when you are researching a trip where two or more cars need to be driven over five hundred miles. Think about this problem if three cars are going to need to be taken to your destination. All told, you can end up spending nearly one thousand dollars on fuel.

Auto Transport

Now that you have a good idea of what gasoline will cost you for your trip, consider auto transport. Instead of putting wear on your car, as well as paying the high price of fuel, think of paying a single fee to get your car across any distance. You don’t even have to exhaust yourself driving the car.

In the end, shipping your vehicle is one of the best choices that you can make when you are planning on moving. You will reap many benefits, but best of all you will be saving money, time, and effort at an already very stressful time in your life.

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