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If you\u2019re moving long-distance and seeking a versatile moving company with transparent pricing in The Wolverine state, American Van Lines could be the perfect fit for you. We awarded American a solid overall score of 8.5 thanks to factors such as sample pricing, reliable service, an A+ rating on BBB, and outstanding reviews. With a detailed website and accurate sample quotes, American makes it easy to compare them quickly to other companies and make an informed choice. It\u2019s one of the best options when it comes to straightforward moves within the U.S. mainland, but remember that they don\u2019t offer services like in-house junk removal or car shipping, and they don\u2019t operate beyond the lower 48 states. Like Safeway Moving, AVL lacks local moving services in Michigan.<\/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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American Van Lines earned a 9 out of 10 in this category for its comprehensive range of moving services, including higher-end offerings like climate-controlled storage vaults and specialized solutions for valuables. If they offered international moving services, they\u2019d have received a perfect score in this category. However, it\u2019s important to note that local moves aren\u2019t offered in Michigan \u2014 only in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Despite these limitations, American remains a top choice for Michiganders embarking on long-distance and interstate moves, with high-quality standard solutions like packing, unpacking, loading, unloading, and secure storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nService<\/em><\/td>\nAvailability (Yes or No)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLocal Moving<\/em><\/td>\nYes (in select states)<\/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 I had a positive and seamless experience getting a quote from American Van Lines, and my full-service quote included 50 boxes and 30 days of free storage, as well as disassembly and reassembly, padding and wrapping, and loading and unloading. The quote for my two-bedroom, 760-mile move was as follows:<\/p>\n
\nPacking services only: $1,355<\/li>\n Packing without mattress and TV boxes: $1,052<\/li>\n Transportation without packing: $4,302<\/li>\n Full service (transportation with packing): $5,455<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nEditor\u2019s Note: The cost data provided in this article is based on Today\u2019s Homeowner\u2019s standardized sample moving scenario for a 760-mile move 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 provides city-specific promotions as well as seasonal offers, such as an annual spring promotion, so make sure to ask about these deals when reaching out to them. If you\u2019re opting for self-packing, make sure to compare your chosen moving company with local stores regarding the cost of packing materials. My AVL representative let me know that my mattress and TV boxes alone would run me around $300.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nCustomization: 7\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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We gave American Van Lines a 7 out of 10 for its customization options, and with stronger scores in other categories, this is definitely the main area where this mover is lacking. Although American does offer special services like piano and antique moving, they don\u2019t offer junk removal, car shipping, and home staging. If you want a wider range of services, including home staging, be sure to check out Moving APT.<\/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
<\/p>\nReputation: 10\/10<\/h3>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n\n
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American Van Lines received a full score in this category, with a great reputation, mostly positive reviews across platforms, and an A+ rating on BBB. Reviews highlight stellar customer service and on-time deliveries. While negative reviews do exist and mention unexpected costs and unreliable service, feedback is overwhelmingly positive. As I mentioned for other companies, a low score on Yelp is standard for the moving industry.\u00a0<\/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 out of 5 stars<\/em><\/td>\n438<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTrustpilot<\/em><\/td>\n4.4<\/em><\/td>\n82<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoogle<\/em><\/td>\n