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Please have a look at some of our posts for home moving, furniture removals and car transportation services.
How to Prepare a Car Before Putting It Into Storage
If you are comparing vehicle shipping companies in Cape Town, Mr Cheap Transport also offers vehicle storage in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The staff cover each car at the facility. A cover helps,...
What Actually Determines the Cost of Vehicle Transport in Cape Town?
Moving a car from Cape Town to another city often starts with one practical question: how much is it going to cost? It sounds like a simple question, especially when the destination is already...
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Moving Company?
Say your lease ends on a Saturday at month-end and you need to move from Cape Town to Johannesburg. You cannot shift the move by a few days. That is the kind of job you should book early. Mr Cheap...
When the Cheapest Moving Quote Ends Up Costing the Most
A family in Cape Town requests quotes from three moving companies for the same three-bedroom home. One quote comes in thousands of rand lower than the others. It feels like an easy choice. Then the...
What Actually Happens Between Loading Your Furniture and Delivery Day?
You watch the truck doors close. The last box is inside. Your sofa is strapped down. The paperwork is signed. Then the truck pulls away, and the waiting begins. Many people assume the hard part is...
What Makes One Moving Truck Finish in Six Hours and Another Take Twelve?
A truck pulls up at 8:00 a.m. outside a three-bedroom home. By mid-afternoon, the last box is in place, and the crew is heading to the next job. A week later, another family moves from a house that...
Hidden Costs of Long Drives: Our Car Transport Fixes Them
You've packed the last box. Your flight to Johannesburg is booked. Then you look at your car. Driving it yourself seems like the cheap option. You assume a quick road trip will save you a massive...
The Packing Mistake Most People Don’t Notice Until They Unpack
The last box leaves the truck. And you stand in your new lounge, surrounded by cardboard boxes. You are exhausted, and you don't have the energy to hunt through taped boxes for your basics that will...
Choosing a Furniture Removalist? Look Beyond the Price
Moving house in Cape Town brings real challenges. Coastal damp warps unprotected wood. Steep driveways test an ordinary truck. Weigh your home's protection needs against these local risks before you...
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