Money Saving Strategies When Moving
Whether moving, regardless of the distance, your possessions have to be packed and transported. One of the first things you may want to do is find out if your Long Island auto insurance policy provides financial protection if you rent a moving van, and for your possessions as they are in transit.
There are ways to get the most for your money out of your rented moving van:
• You may need to make it clear to the rental agent the distance you will be driving the moving van, so that you are charged for the correct distance.
• You may have a certain amount of mileage that is included in the rental price. Some companies offer unlimited mileage. You may want to shop around for the best deal.
• The busiest times for rental van companies tend to be mid-May to mid-September. Therefore, you may need to make an appointment well in advance during those times.
• Rather than purchase boxes from the moving van company, you may want to order them online, which may be a less expensive alternative.
• It may be wise to return the van with a full tank of gas as the rental company typically charges more for gas than market price.
Moving may be exciting, but packing and hauling your possessions to your new home can be exhausting. You may not want to be caught unprepared financially. Should you find that your Long Island auto insurance policy does not provide you with coverage when you rent a moving van, you may want to purchase insurance from the rental company.
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