Ways to get your car transported

People who are in the military often have to move around to different bases and could be transferred on short notice, meaning they don't have time to drive their car to where they are going. Or they could get transferred to a base that's not on the U.S. mainland, making it impossible to drive there. Here are some options for getting your car transported to where you need it to go.

Have someone drive it

If your relocation is to another base in the continental U.S., you can always get someone to drive the car there for you. If you can find a friend or relative to do it, they may only charge you for gas, food and lodging, which could save you a fair amount of money. If you can't find a friend or relative, you can hire someone to do it. There are services that offer drivers to get your car somewhere. Just make sure you are hiring someone who is trustworthy and reliable.

Have it transported

There are services that will transport your car for you to where you need to go. This usually involves loading it onto a truck. This option will be expensive, but it may be the most reliable and also will save your car from the wear and tear of a cross-country drive.

Going overseas

If you are being transferred to a base outside the continental U.S., you want to first make sure you are allowed to have your car. If you are, you will have to find a company that will ship your car for you. It will have to travel on a cargo ship, which can be very expensive. It might be better to leave your car at home and either sell it or let a relative drive it until you come back. For more details click on military auto transport company.