Relocating

and shipping your car

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average person in the United States moves residences more than 11 times in their lifetime. Are you relocating and shipping your car? Request a quote now.

Relocating and shipping a car

Why do we move at all?

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average person in the United States moves residences more than 11 times in their lifetime. Europeans, on the contrary, move only four times throughout their lives. So where do Americans go? How do they manage?

People are always ready to move for a new and better paying job. Moving up the ladder in their chosen carrier is a number one reason to relocate. Whether that is across the country or across the state, when an opportunity arises most people will pack and move.

People keep looking for warmer and calmer weather. The largest migration between states is from New York to Florida, according to data from the Census Bureau. Somehow the storms in the North scare people more than those in the South.

Naturally, people’s paths evolve over time. Sometimes the next stage in life requires a new location. Moving to college, pursuing career advancement, getting married, retiring. All these events are big steps in everyone’s life. And very often the decision to move is driven by internal motivation rather than by factors in the environment.

Тhe average person in the United States moves residences more than 11 times in their lifetime

moving and shipping a car

The cost to ship a vehicle depends on a few important factors. It is important to understand them all in order to know when you are getting a fair vehicle transport price.

Budgeting is always an important aspect of any new adventure. It is an important part of your moving and settling period, so don’t overlook it. Depending on your financial allocation and goals, you can easily sit down and put a few numbers together.

You should already be familiar with the cost of living in the new region you are moving to. Think about who you want to involve in the moving process. Would you like to hire a moving company? What time of the year are you moving in? Would you invite friends to help you pack and move or would you hire professional movers?

Shipping a car across the country is always part of the deal when moving. Review our guides now. 

This is always the first step. And the step everyone wants to skip. The number one priority on your list should be to get rid of everything you will not need. Or you are not sure whether you will need. In most cases, this is a no. You could organize a donation pick up to help you free space. Then, sort everything else by category.

Whatever your reason for relocation is, you would most likely want to take your car with you. One option would be to drive to the new destination. However, this could be an exhausting choice. Especially if you are driving across the country.

It could take you several days and you will get to your new home completely exhausted. But let’s say this is not a problem because you are only moving to the neighboring state and you really want to drive. Which car will you be driving, though? With households that have more than one vehicle, it may get tricky. Even trickier if you are single with more than one car. You need to take your daily sedan but you want to take your sports car or your classic, too. Should you ask a friend to drive your vehicle? Would you pay for his trip back? Most people simple hire a car shipping company to help them relocate their vehicles.

If this is your first time shipping a car when moving, make sure you choose a reliable and trust-worthy partner! Keep in mind that smaller companies are the ones who will treat you with care and respect. To them, every customer is important. Quite often bigger auto transport companies will give you a higher price. Just because they can manipulate the prices. Smaller companies will do everything they can to make you a loyal client – and this means the best customer service possible! Check our customer reviews now.

Enclosed car shipping carrier guarantees the protection of your vehicle against all weather and road elements. If you are a classic car owner, this is the way to go.

Enclosed auto transport offers your car a safe journey and gives you peace of mind. This service comes with a higher price. You want to know your car is in good hands while you prepare for everything else that awaits you in your new adventure!

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Moving Trends

A study conducted by Lending Tree found out that there’s a new wave of home-buyers heading south. The company analyzed all purchase mortgage loan requests in all 50 states in the period between October 2016 and October 2017. The trend of people moving South has been going on for several years now. Only between 2014 and 2015 the southern states saw an increase of almost 1.4 million people.

According to the Lending Tree’s study, the top three destination states are Florida, Texas, and California. Washington holds the fourth position. And Massachusetts, Minnesota, and North Carolina share the fifth place. Most people looking to move outside of the state don’t want to go too far. More than half of the most popular new destination states border the current state.  South Carolina leads the out-of-state popularity, followed by four more states in the South.

It is no surprise that Florida is a top destination for many Americans. The Sunshine State has a history of attracting visitors from all over the country. If you consider yourself young and hip, move to Miami. Ocean Drive, the Art Deco district, and Coconut Grove are full of inspiration of all kinds. Most of the other movers are adults close to retirement age or elderly people. Baby boomers now feel more secure economically in picking up and moving to traditional retirement oases. The state attracts them with its warm climate and affordable cost of living.

Unlike people looking for a permanent place to stay, snowbirds are only looking for a short-term change of home. This is why their moving patterns are slightly different. They would rather look for social and vacation opportunities rather than the most economically reasonable destination. Many think that the snowbird lifestyle is for the rich and famous. But today, a variety of accommodations in every price bracket allows many people to live the snowbird dream.

If rodeos are your thing, y’all are more than welcome to move to Texas! The State has now become popular not only because of its cowboys, rodeos, and barbeque but also because of its young vibe. Cities like Austin are now among millennials’ top destinations. Once known as a crowded college town, today Austin is the fastest growing city in the US. It has a great music scene, wonderful parks, and outdoor activities. Moving to Austin may be an amazing experience if you are a festival person, too. Just mind the festival times – traffic around these dates can be horrible.

Economists say that Texas has a more stable economy than California and offers great opportunities. It is said that North Texas has a thriving job market with great salaries and a variety of great companies to work for.

California is the most populous and one of the largest states in the US. The Silicon Valley has made Los Angeles and San Francisco some of the most expensive cities to live in. Finding an apartment or a house could prove difficult. But moving to California is what thousands of people still do. If you are moving to Los Angeles, budgeting your move will be of crucial importance.

Yet, the actual best part about California is not the big city life. Its nature and a myriad of exciting opportunities when it comes to art and culture. If you are lucky, you might even run into a celebrity or two. If you are a true nature lover though, you should move to San Francisco! San Francisco is noticeably eco-conscious. 

The California region is the heart of all-American love for classic cars! SoCal is where you will find the highest number of museums and auto shows for classic cars. You can meet celebrities who have whole collections of classics!

Our logistics experts will answer all of your questions, walk you through the process and help you transport your automobile to and from your location.