When considering your moving strategy, the question of whether it’s worth it to bring the old car may come up. Leaving your car behind and purchasing a new one in the new location can be appealing in the current used car sellers’ market. Here are a few considerations regarding shipping your vehicle rather than trading it in.
Cost
Moving costs and car shipping costs can add up quickly. Saving time and money are likely the best reasons to ship your car instead of purchasing a new one on arrival at the new location. Getting out of long-term installment payments or lease plans can be costly, along with time spent searching for and purchasing a new vehicle. Consumers who own collector vehicles that may be irreplaceable would likely find that shipping the car is the only option.
Safety
Besides being extremely time-consuming, traveling long distances by car can be hazardous for numerous reasons. Car trouble, weather, fatigue and other unforeseen situations can negatively impact your family’s safety.
On the other hand, shipping your vehicle risks only your vehicle’s safety, which is of minimal concern in the hands of professionals.
Save Vehicle Wear
You can maintain your car’s current value best by having it shipped instead of adding a long-distance drive to its odometer. Let the auto transport company beat up their vehicle and save yourself the trouble.
Vehicle Not Roadworthy
Many car shipping companies offer inoperable automobile shipping. It costs a little more than regular car moving, but shipping it may be the best option if you have a vehicle that just won’t make it through a long trip. Some companies can even move cars that don’t have functioning brakes or a way to roll on their own.
