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Automoving is a speciliased moving service offered by moving companies to move your car from one point to another. Normally most people would just drive their own car to their own house on moving day. But what if you have opted to rent a truck to carry out your move or you have many cars and not enough drivers? In this case the services of an automoving company could be useful to you.
This article helps you select an automoving company and describes the different types of services available as well as offering a few tips to those considering hiring such a company.
If you are counting the pennies, one way of cutting costs during an automove is to opt for "terminal services" rather than a door-to-door service. The former involves you driving your car to a pre-determined location owned by the moving company.
Step 1:Establish you automoving requirements
The first step towards choosing the right automoving company is to establish what your automoving requirements are. Use the following checklist to help you.
· Have an idea of how much you want to spend from the outset.
· What level of insurance cover do use require?
· What type automoving service do you need (door-to-door or terminal services)?
· If you have a particularly large car you may need to search around for a mover who can accommodate you. Be sure you have all the specifications of you car be you start to searching for quotes.
Step 2: Selecting an auto moving company
Use the same methods to select find an automoving company as you would a moving company.
· Obtain several quotes from automoving companies. The internet is a good source, but don't forget to ask friends and a check you paper or business directory.
· Always ask for moving companies for references and if possible pay a personal visit to form a general impression of the company.
· Ask for a certificate of insurance, particularly if your car is worth several thousand dollars.
· Before signing any form of written agreement read the small print and make sure you understand your rights and obligations fully. If anything is unclear, ask questions.
Step 3: Two weeks before the move
Confirm dates with you automoving company. If your car is in storage, have it driven around to your house ready for the move.
Step 4: Moving day
You must make sure you inspect your car before and after the move. If you feel it is necessary, take pictures using a digital camera which have the time and date on them. If there is a problem when you move and you don't complain about it soon afterwards you won't have much of a chance of getting your money back.
Conclusion
Although automoving is not one of the most frequently used moving services, you never know when you might need it. Add this article to your favorites so you can call on the four easy steps given above for the perfect moving day result.
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