If you are moving to a different location,
you will need to bring your vehicle with you. The most obvious
choice you can make is to simply drive your car to the place where
you will be moving. Your second option will be to contact a car
shipping company to transport your vehicle for you. You will have
to ask yourself, "What is my time worth?" "Is driving my vehicle
more expensive than shipping it?" Let's take a moment to consider
both options and see which option is the better one.
If are moving from Chicago to Los Angeles,
and you choose to drive your vehicle, the distance which you will
be driving is about two thousand miles. Most people are able to
drive that distance in about four or five days. This means that you
will most likely spend about three or four nights in hotels along
the way. Another major expense that you will have to consider is
gas. Gas is expensive, and it will really add up to the cost of
driving your vehicle by yourself. Spending four days on the road,
will also keep you from going to work. This means that you will not
be making any money during that time, which will financially harm
you. Another negative factor of driving you vehicle is that you
will accrue two thousand miles on your vehicle. This will lower its
value, and when you decide to trade it in for a new one, you will
end up losing more money. Driving your vehicle by yourself will end
up costing you a lot of money and wear and tear on your
vehicle.
Fuel Expense:
The fuel prices are
always changing. In some parts of the country fuel is $4.00 per
gallon
Food: Three meals and snacks per day
at restaurants can cost more than $40
Hotels: Hotel prices vary between $60
and $200 per night
Missed Work:
The average daily
income in
the United States is $171 per day. If you are above or below
that number, missing days of work will definitely lower your
paycheck.
Road Trip
Preparation: If you are going to drive your car, you will have to make
sure that it is prepared for a road trip. This means that you will
have to spend money on an oil change, which will cost you at least
$25.
Tolls: Tolls are also a cost you
should consider when driving your vehicle. The tolls you will pay
from Chicago to California vary, but you will most likely pay at
least $50.
If you choose to ship your vehicle, you
will not have to drive across the country for five days. The auto
transport company will come directly to your door and pick up your
vehicle. Instead of paying for hotels, you can book a flight to Los
Angeles. The cost to use the services of a transport company is
less than paying for gas and food while on the road for five days.
Your vehicle will not depreciate in value due to the additional
miles it will accrue. If you fly to Los Angeles, you will not have
to take time off from work, which means that you will be earning
money instead of losing money by driving your vehicle.
Car shipping is a service that
is created to save you money and time. It will be more cost
effective for you to use the services of a car shipping company
than drive the vehicle by yourself. You will save a lot of money,
and you will not have to drive for long hours. If you consider both options
carefully, shipping your vehicle with an auto transport company is
much more appealing. Make sure that you get more than one shipping
quote when searching for companies. Keep in mind that the lowest
price is not always the best option. You want to find a reliable
shipping company, which will meet your needs at an affordable
price.
