Everything packed: check.

Moving truck: check. Movers (or friends) to pack the truck: check. Car shipping in place: check.

Although many people don't think of it until they wonder how they are going to drive the truck and their car at the same time, Car Shipping is actually a convenient, safe way to get your car from point A to point B when you are moving across the country. Here are a few reasons why you should have your car shipped.

Because you have to drive the moving truck, and then who will drive the car? Sure, moving truck rental companies often sell trailers for hauling a car behind the truck, but if your car means a lot to you, you probably won't want to risk it. Also, a trailer just means extra length and requires extra skill at driving, such as turning and backing.

Because you are concerned about highway damage to your car. Whether you drive your car yourself or tow it behind your moving truck, there is a lot that can happen to it on the highway. From small stuff such as chips and dings caused by rocks on the highway, to larger problems such as tire blowouts, breaking down, and having accidents, there are plenty of potential hazards waiting for you on the highway. This is why many people choose not to drive their cars cross-country, and instead have their vehicles shipped to them in their new home.

Because your car is really, really nice. Okay, some people just don't want to drive their cars cross-country because they simply don't want to do that to them. Driving long distances at highway speeds puts a lot of wear and tear on a vehicle. Hoses can burst, engines can overheat tires can blowout, rocks can chip or even dent the body, and so on. If your car is especially nice, you probably will not want to put it through this kind of abuse.

People who are good candidates for car shipping include people with classic cars or show cars. For instance, if you have a really nice classic car with low mileage, driving it across several states can be devastating to its value. A classic car that you're in the middle of fixing up may also need to be shipped if it's not currently running reliably enough to make the drive. Additionally, people with really expensive or nice cars may prefer to have their cars shipped to them when they move, rather than risking that valuable of a possession on the interstate.

Because you're flying in. If your move is happening quickly, you may need to fly in to your new city instead of driving. In this case, getting a rental for a few days and having your car shipped to you makes it possible to get your move underway a lot faster than it would otherwise. The time it buys you could be crucial to the timing on you starting a new job, buying a home, or even just getting settled in. Also, if your job is flying you in so that you can get started right away, they may even pay for your car to be shipped as part of the expenses of you moving.

Because you just want to! Really, do you need to justify using a transport company any more than this? Sometimes just wanting the convenience is plenty enough reason. And car shipping is definitely convenient, as all you have to do is wait for your car to show up at the appointed time. How better can you beat driving a thousand or two thousand miles cross-country?

There are lots of good reasons for car shipping, but it all comes down to one common factor: convenience. If you want to make your cross-country move as painless as possible, having your car shipped to you is a necessity!