Watch Out for Water Damaged Used Cars

Whether you are relocating to New Jersey and need a new automobile or are just looking to upgrade the one you already have, be careful as flood-damaged vehicles are making their way to dealers. Thanks to Hurricane Irene, numerous flood-damaged vehicles will be entering the market. From there, a vehicle may participate in 'title washing' where the vehicle would be moved to different states and change ownership multiple times in order to eliminate any paper trail leading back to the water damage. This damage may not be immediately apparent to new car owners, making this practice quite sneaky. Be on the lookout for any signs of water damage when buying a car such as musty odors, dirt in weird places and discolored carpeting. If you're moving from a different state, maybe it's best to just hire a New Jersey moving company to relocate your car along with the rest of your items.

NJ motorcyclist gets ticket for riding with dog

In the wake of Irene, here is some lighthearted/goofy news to pass the time. Is there anything cuter than seeing a dog sticking its head out of a window, ears/tongue flapping around? Well, one New Jersey resident decided that he was going to go a bit more extreme and have his dog sit on his lap...while he drove his motorcycle. The New Jersey man was pulled over, in the rain, and issued a citation for careless driving and improper transportation of an animal. According to the driver, he had been transporting the pug, Bosco, on his motorcycle for years. Though, the driver was warned by police the previous year. That is quite the interesting New Jersey moving violation!

New Jersey Residents Recovering from Irene

Residents of New Jersey are still recovering from the aftermath of last weekend's Hurricane Irene. The Passaic River, (as well as many other bodies of water), has flooded, sending rushing water into the streets. This water has overtaken cars, sewers and more, ending up in people's homes and businesses. This nasty mix of water is being cleaned up by HAZMAT, but it will be some time before everything returns to normal. While the river is receding, residents still have to boil their water, but that still doesn't exactly do the trick. New Jersey has been officially declared a federal disaster area, and 84,000 homes and businesses throughout the state remain without power. I'm sure New Jersey movers are very tempting right now, but stick it out, things will get better!

New Jersey Residents Feel Virginia Quake

Did you feel New Jersey moving yesterday? If so, you may have just felt the 5.9 magnitude quake which originated in central Virginia. According to the U.S. Geological survey, at 1:51 p.m. on Tuesday a 5.9 magnitude quake hit Virginia. Tremors from the quake were felt as far south as North Carolina and as far north as Boston. No major damage or injuries were reported and New Jersey kept on running as usual. It was just quite interesting to be a part of the random quake from New Jersey. Surprising to some, this is not the first time that New Jersey has experienced an earthquake. Back in February 2009, a series of four earthquakes hit Morris County, with the largest quake reaching a magnitude of 3.0. Later that year in December, a 2.5 magnitude quake hit the same area. Then in 2010, two small earthquakes hi Somerset County in February, with the larger quake measuring a 1.5 magnitude. Now, the threat of more quakes isn't going to make you call a New Jersey moving company, is it?

Steps Motorists Must Take After Moving to New Jersey

There is so much more to a move than just relocating your possessions to a new residence. There are many different services and small, but important, details that you will need to update once you have arrived in New Jersey. Updating your driver's license to that of a New Jersey license is just one of those details.

Fortunately, New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has set up an easy-to-use website dedicated to helping new residents transfer their out-of-state licenses. Check out the site here. The site takes you through the steps necessary for getting a new license, a CDL or a GDL.

In addition to getting a New Jersey license, new residents will need to transfer their vehicle title within 60 days of moving. The Motor Vehicle Commission website also spells out this process for vehicle owners and those who lease. Drivers will also need to register their vehicle and pick up new plates for their automobile(s). Once your vehicle has been registered, you will then have 14 days to register it.

The site also lists the traffic rules of New Jersey as you wouldn't want to get caught being uncertain of speed limits and important safety regulations.

JD Carton is the New Jersey moving company who works hard to ensure that your New Jersey relocation is a smooth process. From moving your belongings, to helping you get situated in your new locale, we're the movers who care.

Packing for Your Move

As a full service moving company, we give you the option of having us pack your belongings in order to ensure a worry-free and damage-free move. However, if you choose to pack your own boxes, there are a few pieces of advice we can give you:



Use proper packing supplies - while it may be tempting to cut corners in the quality or integrity of some of your supplies, like using boxes that weren't designed for the purpose of moving, it will pay off for you in the long run. Imagine if the bottom dropped out of one of those boxes because you packed it with more weight than it was designed for - you may break some valuables that are worth much more than a proper box would have been. Another related tip is to put heavier items in smaller boxes to help maintain the integrity of the boxes and to make it easier to carry them.

It's also a good idea to take the knobs or feet off of furniture. This will help you get the items through doorways and tight spaces easier, and if you have all the feet in one place you'll make sure that you don't lose them.

And of course, plan ahead for the next few days after your move. Make a list of all the things and clothes you will need and put them in a separate box that will be more easily accessible for you. You might not have time to unpack all of your things right away, so it will be a big time-saver if the things you need for the first few days are all in one place.

From your local New Jersey movers, good luck!

Interstate Moving

Today we'd like to remind you that a moving company does more than just local moves. We handle interstate moving as well. So if you're moving across the border from New Jersey to New York or across the country all the way to Los Angeles, we can take care of the whole interstate moving process for you. In fact, we have been an interstate moving company for so long that we have accumulated a number of case studies to detail the challenges we often face while doing an out of state move and the ways in which we address these challenges. Check out our website to read more about the interstate moving experience with J.D. Carton & Son!