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American Van Lines has one of the most informative websites I\u2019ve seen among movers during my secret shopping. The brand goes above and beyond to explain their services, highlight sample prices, and provide tips to make your move as stress-free as possible. While IVL does come close to AVL in this regard, AVL wins out as their website is much easier to navigate.<\/p>\n
AVL is also backed by a stellar reputation. As of this writing, they have an A+ and 4.1 on the BBB, a 4.4 on Trustpilot, and a 4.2 on Google. Customers highlighted wonderful customer service and a great experience from crews and representatives alike. In addition, the brand has several video testimonials featured on their website and YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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AVL is very forthcoming about what they offer, but compared to other full-service movers, they don\u2019t offer all the services homeowners in Florida will need. They don\u2019t operate outside of the continental United States, and they don\u2019t offer extra services, like car shipping, junk removal, and home staging..<\/p>\n
In addition, while AVL\u2019s website is extremely informative, their emailed quotes are less so. In fact, the language used is confusing. It\u2019s not entirely clear what extra fees you could be paying on moving day, and their cancellation policy isn\u2019t easy to understand either.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The company is backed by an amazing reputation, with high reviews on the BBB, Trustpilot, and Google. Customers often praised the knowledgeable and polite representatives as well as the professional and efficient crews. AVL\u2019s website also highlights several reviews and video testimonials on their website and YouTube channel.<\/p>\n
When looking at other moving companies\u2019 websites, it can be easy to get frustrated. Many of the movers I\u2019ve personally investigated during my secret shopping fail to list details about the basic services they offer. That\u2019s not the case with AVL\u2019s website. Theirs goes into depth about their services, what they have to offer customers, and their differentiators from other brands. They even have pricing and special offers on their website, which isn\u2019t something I\u2019ve seen with other movers, another reason why they deserved an overall rating of 8.5 out of 10.<\/p>\n
However, AVL falls short for me in two ways: They don\u2019t offer all the bells and whistles homeowners need, and their emails are lacking. For customers looking to move from Florida to Spain or Florida to Alaska, AVL isn\u2019t going to be able to help, as they only operate in the lower 48 states. And while many movers outline their services in their emails, AVL doesn\u2019t. In fact, most of the writing in their emails is confusing and lackluster. If you find you\u2019re having to contact a representative to clarify the cancellation policy, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nBasic Services and Cost: 9\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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For most Floridians, American Van Lines is able to cover everything you need during a move. Located in Pompano Beach, Florida, just north of Fort Lauderdale, their crews are equipped to handle local and long-distance moves within Florida as well as interstate moves within the continental United States.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, AVL doesn\u2019t operate in Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally. Loading and unloading are included in all of their quotes, but packing and unpacking services cost extra. However, one unique thing about AVL is their stand-alone packing service. If you are going with a self-service option like U-Pack but want to hire a third party to handle the packing, AVL actually offers this solution by itself. In addition, 30 days of storage are included in all moving quotes, and one of their storage centers is located next to their headquarters in Pompano Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nService<\/em><\/td>\nAvailability (Yes or No)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLocal Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLong Distance\/Interstate Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nInternational Moving<\/em><\/td>\nNo<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPacking and Unpacking<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLoading and Unloading<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nStorage Services<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\nCost<\/h4>\n Moving quotes from American Van Lines included disassembly and reassembly of standard furniture, loading, unloading, and basic valuation coverage at $0.60 per pound per article, and pad wrapping for furniture. Their website is very forthcoming about special deals and moving costs, which makes them our choice for \u201cmost transparent pricing.\u201d However, if you\u2019re shopping around for moving estimates, you\u2019re likely going to be disappointed at how AVL breaks down their quotes. The emails are extremely basic and, in some places, confusing. For example, I\u2019ve found most companies base their \u201cstairs\u201d fee on the number of flights you have in your apartment or condo building. AVL bases these costs on weight instead, which can make it unclear how much you\u2019re actually paying for those flights of stairs ahead of time.<\/p>\n
For a two-bedroom move between Maybrook, NY, and Carrboro, NC, weighing an estimated 3,304 lbs, I got the following quote:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nSelf-packing option: $3,651.39<\/li>\n Full-packing option: $4,251.39 to $4,451.39<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEditor\u2019s Note: The cost data provided in this article is based on Today\u2019s Homeowner\u2019s standardized sample moving scenario from Maybrook, NY, to Carrboro, NC, for a single-family home, with a move date set eight weeks away. Please be aware that these estimates may vary depending on factors such as additional services required and market fluctuations. The cost data presented was accurate at the time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\nAvailable Discounts<\/h4>\n American Van Lines lists several special offers on their website, including moves to and from Miami, Florida. Currently, they currently have deals for Miami to Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; and New York City, NY; as well as moves from New York City, NY; and Houston, TX; to Miami. Finally, AVL offers customers senior and seasonal discounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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American Van Lines only received a 7 out of 10 in customization, the lowest on this list out of full-service movers. They don\u2019t offer car shipping or junk removal, two common moving solutions among other companies. Also, they don\u2019t offer home staging, but few companies do, in my experience. However, assembly and disassembly of standard furniture and basic valuation coverage are included in all of their moving quotes. For Floridians who need more, AVL also sells packing materials and offers solutions for antique moving and custom crating. Additionally, AVL is known for their white-glove treatment of pianos during moves and can help with transporting grand pianos, vertical pianos, digital pianos, and organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCustomization Options\u00a0<\/td>\n Availability (Yes or No)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAssembly\/ Disassembly<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSells Packing Materials<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOffers Valuation Coverage<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPiano Moving<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCar Shipping<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSpecial Item\/ Antique Moving<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCustom Crating<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nJunk Removal<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nHome Staging<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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American Van Lines and International Van Lines are the only two brands on this list that earned a perfect 10 in reputation, but reviews are actually higher for AVL compared to IVL. As of this writing, AVL has an A+ and 4.1 on the BBB, a 4.2 on Google, and a 4.4 on Trustpilot. However, unlike IVL, they only respond to positive reviews. This makes it unclear how exactly the moving brand helps customers who have had a bad experience. In addition, AVL has video testimonials<\/a> and dozens of reviews featured on their website. Positive reviews explained that they were given competitive prices, representatives were friendly, and crews were efficient and careful. However, negative reviews, especially on Yelp, where they only have a 2.3 currently, discussed unexpected fees on moving day and damaged items upon delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRating Site<\/em><\/td>\nRating<\/em><\/td>\nNumber of Reviews<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBBB<\/em><\/td>\nA+\/4.1<\/em><\/td>\n441<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTrustpilot<\/em><\/td>\n4.4<\/em><\/td>\n82<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoogle<\/em><\/td>\n