If you are moving from one state to another in Australia, chances are that you want your vehicle there with you as well. Unless you plan to purchase a new automobile in the new city, you don’t have anything to sweat about. But if you want to drive your car to another city or probably get it transported through a vehicle moving company, things become a little different. 

The first thing that you will have to do when moving your car to another state from your hometown, is get it registered in the new state within at least 30 days of the move. If that is not done on time, your registration may get suspended. In addition to that, you may also have to bear substantial penalties.

It is advised never to continue driving an unregistered vehicle on Australian roads, especially if you have moved to a new state or territory. Various vehicle transfer instructions apply to several states and territories across the country. Get hold of these instructions before you decide to move your vehicle to another city or state within the country.

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Other than this, there are a few guidelines that you should be aware of when moving vehicles to another state across Australia. Let’s have a look at them:

• Consider The Cost Of The Transfer

The cost of the transfer of your automobile is one of the most critical factors that you will have to consider and it is going to play out in some capacity in every factor listed here. Depending upon the size, model, and weight of the vehicle, this cost is going to vary a lot. The best approach is to find a vehicle relocation company that has solid experience in transporting automobiles across state borders. For that, you will have to draw comparisons between a few companies. Invite at least 5 quotes from a various vehicle moving companies if you want to make a more informed decision. 

• The Size Of Your Car

The size of your car is also going to determine the cost to transfer it from one location to another. For example, if you have a big van or a sports utility vehicle, the cost to transfer it is going to be a little more than what it takes to transfer a hatchback or sedan. It is also going to take a lot of precautionary measures to safely transfer that car to your new location. There are some basic models of a few brands whose transfer is going to cost you around the same. What also applies here is the simple unitary method. The larger the vehicle is the more it is going to cost you to move it from your old home to your new location. 

• The Vehicle Type And Model

Here we must talk about value-added services that are going to be more relevant to the type of vehicle and the model and brand that you want to transfer. If you have any special requests or if the vehicle has a few enhancements, you may require specialized equipment to transfer that automobile to your new location. There will be different loading and unloading instructions for the vehicle which you will have to provide to the automobile relocation company.  

• Open Car Carrier 

You may also choose an open-car carrier when moving a car to another state if you know that your automobile is durable and sturdy enough. This might cost you a lot less. If you prefer to go with enclosed car transport, which will ensure your safety and protection for your vehicle but it is also going to cost you more. If you have long distances to cover, it is advised to go with more protection and safety always. 

• The New Location

Your new location is going to matter a lot when transporting automobiles because several companies will have different costs for different locations. A drop-off location that is easier to reach is not going to cost you much. Similarly, if your drop-off location is not easily approachable, or if it has bends and deviations, it might cost you a little more. If there happens to be any substantial deviation along the typical route, it is going to cost you a little more in terms of both time and money. 

• Door-To-Door Service

If you want a door-to-door service for your vehicle pickup and delivery, you can opt for this as well. You will have to enquire with your vehicle relocation company whether they provide that service or not. There will be an extra charge for this added convenience.

• Vehicle Loading

Have you ever heard about front loading and backloading? This example is going to explain this pretty well. Whenever you transfer a vehicle from Adelaide to Melbourne, for instance, you will have to follow the back-loading rule. This means that the price is cheaper if you load your car at the back of the truck. 

Conclusion

Isn’t that fascinating? If you thought that moving your vehicle from one state to another was a one-day job, this is, in fact true. But there are certainly other considerations as well including various formalities regarding vehicle registration. Also, if you intend to get your vehicle transferred by a third-party moving company, different rules apply as you saw above. So, there you have it; a short and easily understandable guide to moving your car to another state across Australia.

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