Different truck rental companies operate differently. There is something to love about a given company. At the same time, something to hate. Selecting the best company can hence be perplexing. Some things, however, remain to be constants. Starting from packing and loading to unloading and arranging, expect some general challenges. It is up to you to make use of our tips below to maneuver through them with ease. After reading this, your next move will be smooth and most importantly, you will be ready with the basics.
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When to move matters in price
By the thumb rule, you expect that moving prices will be high during the weekends and lower during the weekdays. People see it fit to move during the weekends when they are not held up at work. They have some time to settle down in their new homes before Monday. Summer and spring seasons are also seen as the best for moving. The fact that everybody got that idea, demand is high. Prices will be increased then. If you want to save some dollars, move during the weekends and off-peak seasons. Bargaining in such times is acceptable. They should move your households at a cheaper price than stay idle for the day.
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Peak days and seasons not the best
Everybody moves during these times. Rental trucks are busy and on hire almost every day. Planning your to coincide with these times may mean waiting for trucks to return or lack one at all. Some clients go ahead and consider trucks not ideal for their households. That makes matters worse where you have bulk and many items intended for the move. Pick-up locations also get shifted. Clients have to plan for a primary move to the pick-up locations. We all know what that means even from how it sounds.
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Don't forget to take an insurance cover.
Different insurance options come with different terms. Many insurance companies including auto insurance firms and credit card companies, won't cover rental trucks. The excuse is a large size. Compared to the average car driven by many clients, ensuring a truck can be a menace. Many clients are known to err by picking the wrong choices that end up piling costs on them. The bigger picture should help you see the value of items you are securing by taking insurance covers. It's an investment for just in case anything goes wrong during your move.
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Plan for truck rental gas
You will have to refuel the truck anytime the gas is depleted to get moving. Many clients considering rental trucks forget about this. If the fuel cost is not included in your budget initially, the chances are that you will have to dig deeper into your pocket. For any coin you spend without intent to do so, you end up regretting it. Rental trucks never go slow on fuel, so you might have a lot of regrets. To avoid that, consider adding fuel costs to your plan. U-pack handy calculator will help you determine expected gas costs in advance.
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Environment fee? Just absorb it
People never see sense in environmental fees billed on every moving client by rental truck companies. The claim is that in a way, the money is used in a way to help conserve the environment. Not even me can explain what that way is. However, let's accept that the fee exists and take it as an appeal to authority. It's not much fee, fortunately. Only pay it and move on, hoping that you at least contributed to saving the planet in a way you don't understand.
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Get clear price quotes.
You need to be clear about the cost before you even get started. Rental truck companies are known to have some hidden costs. They only explain when you are bound for payment. For this reason, gain confidence and enquire about any hidden cost existing in the contract. Prices vary with the duration of hire. You should get a refund when you complete your move and return the truck some hours before the estimated time. Ask whether that's possible. Also, get to know whether there are fines for overextending the duration with delays to return the truck.
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Cleaning the truck saves extra charges.
It is expected that no damage is to be done on the truck during the process of moving. How you collected the truck is the same, you should return it. It was empty, so don't leave any stuff in there. Cleaning rental trucks cost money. Be sure to be charged for replacing a dirty truck. If you don't want to pay for that, clean it yourself both on the inside and the outside.
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