John Carr's Local Motion Review (2024)

Ryan Carrigan

Last Updated: May 1, 2024
5 min read

We reviewed John Carr's Local Motion and gave them a 4.34 out of 5 stars. They didn’t make our list as one of the best moving companies in the San Diego area.

John Carr's Local Motion

rating 4.34 / 5

DOT #: 1792060

Years in Business: 25

1003 Elm Ave,
Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Get a Quote (619) 435-8124

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Here are some of the things you can expect to find in this extensive profile of John Carr's Local Motion:

• Customer Reviews
• Services Offered
• John Carr's Local Motion Pricing
• Licensing Breakdown
• Additional Information on John Carr's Local Motion
• Location

Quick facts about John Carr's Local Motion

• Legal Name:
  • JOHN CARR
• FMCSA Rating:
  • None(Updated 2023-01-17)
• Operating Status:
  • AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
• Number of trucks: 6
• Number of drivers: 6
• Miles Driven: 50,000 (2020)

John Carr's Local Motion has been a trusted name in the moving industry since 1998, proudly serving the Imperial Beach, CA area, and beyond. Specializing in local and long-distance residential moving, this versatile firm also offers office relocation services. Compared to other local operators, Carr's stands out due to their additional offerings which include packing, unpacking, and crating services. They are also exceptionally skilled at handling special items such as pianos, art, and antiques. Whereas many competitors require deposits, John Carr's Local Motion stands out by accepting credit cards with no deposit required. Their excellent customer service is reflected in their impressive online reviews, with a 4.3 rating on Yelp from 51 reviews, and an outstanding 4.8 rating on Google from 17 reviews. Furthermore, their commitment to quality is certified by an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

How much will it cost to move with John Carr's Local Motion?

Meathead Movers offers personalized moving quotes based on where you’re moving and how much stuff you’re taking with you. The average cost of hiring movers in California is $122 per hour.

Here’s what we know about the payment types and discounts offered by John Carr's Local Motion:

• No deposit required
• Pay by credit card
• Ask for special discounts and offers

How John Carr's Local Motion stacks up against other movers near San Diego

Company	Quote	Rating
most popular John Carr's Local Motion	Get A Quote	4.34 overall rating
most popular Gorilla Movers	Get A Quote	4.04 overall rating
One Stop Moving & Storage	Get A Quote	4.86 overall rating
Oakley Relocation	Get A Quote	4.86 overall rating
McCarthy Transfer & Storage	Get A Quote	4.8 overall rating

Who should consider John Carr's Local Motion for their San Diego-based move?

John Carr's Local Motion handles:

• Local
  Moves
• Intrastate
  moves
• Interstate
  moves

If you're moving out of California, we strongly recommend going with a mover that specializes in interstate moves. These are the best interstate moving companies:

Company	Quote	Rating	Price
Safeway Moving	Get A Quote	4.5 / 5
American Van Lines	Get A Quote	4.5 / 5
Mayzlin Relocation	Get A Quote	4.45 / 5

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Additional Information

Does John Carr's Local Motion have any additional locations outside of San Diego?

We were only able to find this location for John Carr's Local Motion.

Is John Carr's Local Motion Associated with a van line?

Van lines are networks of local movers that operate separately but under the same umbrella of a multi-state organization. It's not as complicated as it sounds. Learn what van lines are.

John Carr's Local Motion functions as an independent moving company. They are not affiliated with a van line company.

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