Finding the Best Piano Moving Company

Piano is one of the wonderful instruments to keep in your home. This instrument cannot be simply picked up and moved. Since it can incur severe damage, much care has to be taken while moving a piano. Even a slight damage can be too costly in having the piano fixed. In some cases, severe damage might lead to replacement of the piano. The only solution for this would be by hiring a professional piano mover who knows the difficulties in moving a piano. Lets have a look at the various things which are to be considered while moving a piano.

How to choose a professional piano mover?

Lot of people might have the doubt of why to choose a professional piano mover for moving a piano when lot of home movers are available. The main reason is that most of the home movers wouldn't have sufficient knowledge and experience in moving a piano properly. Piano's are available in different sizes and their value depends mainly on their model, make, condition and age. Most of the times, the piano need to be moved through a small space and in few other cases, it has to be disassembled and moved. Its always better to choose a mover near your location to minimize the charges you incur. Hence for moving your belongings in Chicago, its always good to hire a Chicago Mover to reduce your costs.


How should pianos be moved?

When hiring a professional Chicago mover, you can expect atleast 2-3 people arriving at your home with all the necessary equipments in order to move your prized piano safely. Special techniques has to be employed to move your instrument and once the piano is moved to the truck, it will be fastened inside to avoid damage during its transit. When you choose someone who is not a professional piano mover, the necessary safety guards might not be applied. Preferring a professional piano mover might not completely stop your piano from getting damaged but it will reduce the chance of getting damaged.

Just remember to choose the best piano mover and ensure that they have all the information to offer 100% satisfaction .

3 Important Moving Tips to Consider

Professional movers are often not considered because they are expensive. You should be smart enough while choosing a moving company. You can still receive professional help and lower your costs by concentrating on three important tips.

Price quotes

When you are considering to move, you need to contact several companies and get an estimate for the moving process and the distance that you are moving. It is always better to know the amount of material that you are moving. Example, a two bedroom flat with appliances will cost more than a single bed room flat with appliances.

Packing

Packing on your own helps you reduce the costs. If you choose a professional moving company, then the cost might be much higher. It may also be time consuming to properly pack your items.

Some might wish to purchase boxes from the moving companies. However you can rent boxes for cheaper prices. You can even try for companies that rent trucks. These companies might rent items that you need to pack.

Storage

Some might also look to store your things. In that case, you can save a lot of money if you do it yourself. Most of the professional moving companies offer storage services while moving your things. Once its moved they will store the things in a secured place. However you need to pay an extra charge for the storage.

If you need to store things, you can choose a rental truck however if you don't have more things, you can choose a truck for moving alone. Check the charge for storage but it would be much cheaper if you do it yourself. It's always a good idea to compare costs. If the costs are not too higher, you can hire the work from a professional piano movers rather than doing yourself.

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Cadillac Ciel Concept 2011

The Cadillac Ciel Concept - pronounced "C-L," the French translation for sky - is a four-seat convertible that opens a new chapter in Cadillac's design and product ascent, pushing the brand's Art & Science philosophy into a new stratum. Ciel is a new expression of Cadillac's historical grandeur, as well as a celebration of open-air motoring.


"Large, expressive luxury is innate to Cadillac and the Ciel recalls that heritage, while suggesting where the brand can go in the future," said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. "Authentic luxury is driven by experiences, not just products, and Ciel is about the experience of the journey."


The spacious and elegant Cadillac Ciel Concept is a grand gesture that explores themes driving Cadillac's explorations into range-topping flagship luxury. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6-liter Direct Injection V-6 engine, paired with a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology.

Coastal inspiration

Driving California's Highway 1 in an open car while the sun sets, from Big Sur north to Monterey, is the type of journey the Ciel team envisioned during its design.

"The Ciel is about the romance of the drive," said Dean. "It emulates the great touring cars seen on the greens at Pebble Beach, but with a modern flair that projects Cadillac's vision for the future."

The four-door Cadillac Ciel Concept embraces the social aspects of a recreational journey, with generous room for two couples. It evokes the spirit of the classics with a long, low proportion. The doors are French-style, with the rear doors hinged at the rear - there is no B-pillar - to reveal a sweeping view of the dramatic interior. Distinguishing fender lines run from nose to tail, and nickel-plated bright work accents the body lines, enhancing the visual length of the car and honoring Cadillac touring cars of the past.

Bentley Continental GT 2012

For Crewe's design and engineering teams, the new Bentley Continental GT coupe is an opportunity to set a bold and exciting direction for one of Bentley's most revered names - the Continental. The seminal and highly successful Bentley Continental GT introduced in 2003 represented the first step in Bentley's renaissance and defined a whole new market segment. It was a luxury GT offering excellent usability that remained true to the Bentley grand touring spirit.

Now the new Continental GT 4-seat coupe builds on the success of its iconic predecessor, capturing that GT spirit but with even higher standards of design, engineering, luxury, craftsmanship, dynamic performance, everyday practicality and refinement.



A beautifully sculptured new body gives the Bentley Continental GT coupe an even crisper, more defined appearance. The contemporary interior offers new levels of cabin design, comfort and hand-crafted luxury. The seats, for example, provide even greater support and rear leg-room; a sweeping dashboard even more style and modernity. The new touchscreen infotainment system features state-of-the-art navigation, Google Maps and entertainment while the latest Balanced Mode Radiator speaker technology and Dirac Dimensions™ digital sound processing deliver enhanced audio quality.

Bentley's acclaimed 6-litre, 12-cylinder, twin-turbocharged powertrain now has a raised power output of 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (516lb ft) of torque and this is mated to a new Quickshift transmission which enables double downshifts. Thanks to advanced FlexFuel technology it can also run on both standard unleaded petrol (gasoline) and sustainable bioethanol (up to E85) or any mix of the two.

2012 Volkswagen New Beetle R

Having present shown at the Frankfurt and Los Angeles, Volkswagen finally say that racing version of the given-name 2012 Beetle Volkswagen Beetle R will soon enter production.

This was revealed directly by Volkswagen United boss, Jonathan Browning in between the Los Angeles Motor Show which is currently underway.

"Today is still a concept, but I am talking about it (mass production) in terms that make my eyes sparkle," he said as detikOto quotes from Autocar, Friday (18/11/2011).

VW describes this car as the 'sportiest ever Beetle' with the label 'R' to diminish the impression cute as usual in the Beetle in general.



Attached to the front bumper is designed with inspiration in the can in the racing world. This bumper has three air intakes that have special functions. An intake at the center serve as air ducts for the engine and two front side is useful to cool the brakes.

Bonnet has air vents are also useful as an additional and direct venting makes this car look grew fierce.



The back has an integrated diffuser and larger rear spoiler Beetle produced at this time. Two mounted exhaust has also been given the chrome accents.

While the cabin is made with the impression that no less sporty. Seat sports car style with a thick layer mounted on the door that dipertebal. The instruments are located on the inside of this car was specially made with ergonomics that allows the rider to control features on the car even when driving.

Cars with airbags in the Outer

When the air bag or airbags are usually placed at some point in the cabin, a company in Japan seem 'too creative' by applying the airbag is not in the interior, but the car exterior.




Cars that were given-name iSAVE SC-1 is actually a car made ​​by a Japanese company named Humanix. The devices are applied in this car fitted with input from researchers Hiroshima University.

A unique feature of this car especially if it is not an air bag that lines each side of the exterior, except the roof and under the car as reported by caradvice, Friday (04/11/2011).

This unique airbag claimed would make the surface of SC-1 iSAVE be 'soft' so it will be able to reduce the potential for damage to cars and injuries to the man who was hit.

According to the plan this car will soon be in production and sold in the Japanese domestic market. The price will range in the figure of U.S. $ 10,400 or approximately USD 93.2 million.

His body will be supported by three wheels driven by electric power that is able to bring this car to run just as fast as 50 km / hour.

Suzuki Regina at 2012 Tokyo Motor Show

The Suzuki Regina car weighs only 730 kg and is claimed to lower 10 per cent of class model. This car has a length of 3550 mm (length), width 1630 mm, and height of 1430 mm and wheelbase 2425 mm front and rear.

Fun though small, Regina can accommodate 4 passengers. Regina only requires 3.1 liters of fuel to reach out to a distance of 100 km with CO2 emissions 70g/km (if driven on the streets of Europe)

Suzuki also showing the new citycar, named as 2012 suzuki Q-concept. this car has a very unique design.

2012 Suzuki Q-Concept : the unique design of city car

The 2012 Suzuki Q concept car is a very unique shape. His posture is not less cutesy with Suzuki Regina. 2012 Suzuki Q-Concept has a length of 2500 mm, width 1300 mm and 1650 mm height.

Do not dismiss the engine that was conceived Suzuki Q-Concept. Suzuki immerse electric motor capable of running as far as 50 km with a maximum speed of 60 km / hour.

This vehicle seems very suitable for urban communities, in hospitals and consumers who live in small alleys. The condition is very qualified for the cabin, which leaves only two passengers only. So the car is indeed very small. Condition of the cabin was not so relieved.

2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe : the 2012 sexy car

Hyundai has finally released the newest face of a sexy car 2012 Genesis Coupe. Hyundai is introducing its premium sports car racing in the biggest competition in Korea.

As reported by the official website of Hyundai, the sports car is Hyundai's first rear machines faces made after the introduction in October 2008. With a more sporty look, 2012 Genesis Coupe offers a driving dynamic and more powerful.



Latest coupe was launched on 12 November 2011 on the Korean Speed ​​Festival 2011 in Yeongam, Korea in front of about 5,000 people racer community.

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet

The 2012 Aston Martin Cygnet is a luxury town car manufactured by Aston Martin since 2011 and originate from the Toyota IQ The aim is to ensure that Aston Martin with EU emissions than the average of the fleet, made 2012.

Aston Martin launches Cygnet editions, White and Black
Aston Martin confirms the details of the launch of the new city car Cygnet. Two special edition launch, production town car on the seat Gaydon company in the start of the UK and Aston Martin tailor-made solution for the city, offering luxury and individuality.



With the site worthy of a spy novel of identity theft. Take the Toyota iQ drive cars with front wheel drive small, recently entered the market in Japan and Europe, adds flavor and style of the interior of Aston, and then they also offer the capitalist economy, the city and useful suburban runabout with all the luxury, comfort and the sealing plate of the Aston DB9, Vantage, or faster, super-easy parking and decent low emissions Greenpeace.

2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 engines: the best powerful in the World



One of the best muscle car of all time, Ford Mustang re-evolved. Bearing the name of Shelby, Ford Shelby GT500 is claimed to giving birth last power up to 650 horsepower with torque bursts up to 600 lb-ft.

A very large force was obtained from a 5.8 liter engine capacity which was equipped with a supercharged. Ford claims that this machine is the most powerful V8 engine in the world.

Therefore, with the power to 650 horsepower and torque to 600 lb-ft, it is no wonder if the car model year 2013 that will soon be in production in Michigan, the United States in 2012 was also believed to be able to run fast speeds up to 322 km / h .

However, although powerful, the Ford Shelby GT500 is as quoted from Gizmagz, Friday (18/11/2011) more 'friendly' for the drivers because the transmission has been updated.

"We took a completely different approach with this car so the driver can choose their settings from a computer," said chief engineer of the Special Vehicle Team (SVT) Ford Jamal Hameedi.

"Nearly every system that interacts with the driver can be adapted to the situation including electronic Bilstein adjustable suspension, launch control, AdvanceTrac and steering assist levels," he added as he explained that this car will start on sale next year in the United States.

2011 LA Auto Show - Exclusive photos

Opera.2 Crossover Coupe Unveiled by Vygor

It's now time for the Opera.2 which is launched by the Tuscany-based operation. This is not a replacement for the Opera.1 but it offers a different design from the hideous cartoon-bunny front end in the Opera.1. Now, it looks like a Chinese Concept Car.

The mechanical details has been borrowed from the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. Its reported that the turbo four is available with 300, 350 or 420 horsepower, propelling this 3,500-lb mess to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds and on to a 155 mph top end.

The pricing starts at $192,000. You'll also be thrilled to know that a third design is apparently in the works with a broader range of style choices.

Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept 2011

Mugen of Japan has built a Honda CR-Z Mugen RR design concept to demonstrate Mugen's capabilities in terms of function, style, performance and agility. The Honda CR-Z Mugen RR was produced by M-TEC in Japan for show purposes only and there are currently no plans for further production.

The Honda CR-Z Mugen RR has been created with many bespoke prototype parts, several of which are created in carbon fibre, including the bonnet, passenger doors and rear tailgate. Other features unique to the car include a full length carbon-fibre underbody, a twin central-exit exhaust, vented front bumpers and race-developed suspension. Orange 4-piston monobloc brake calipers and forged 18-inch alloy wheels both complement the vibrant Valencia Orange Pearl exterior paint work.

Inside the car, the seats are clad in Mugen-branded colour-coded leather/Alcantara. The addition of a race-developed information screen has the ability to record chassis and engine data as well as housing a Satellite navigation and audio system. This high tech kit will monitor the car over two laps to "learn" a circuit and then record lap data and vehicle tracking using GPS.


The design concept was unveiled for its world debut at the beginning of July 2011 in the Moving Motor Show area at Goodwood Festival of Speed and complements the high-performance Honda CR-Z Mugen, which was designed and built by Mugen Euro based in the UK.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S 2012

The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is raising the bar for sporting four-door luxury cars. The new addition to the Gran Turismo range offers a unique combination of performance and efficiency, driving dynamics and comfort. The 4.8-litre, V8 twin-turbocharged engine delivers 550 hp (410 kW), an increase of ten per cent or 50 hp (37 kW) more than the Panamera Turbo. Torque also increases from 700 to 750 Nm and in the "Sport" and "Sport Plus" mode of the standard Sport Chrono Package Turbo - and during kick-down in normal mode - the eight cylinder engine delivers 800 Nm courtesy of the over-boost function.

This uprated engine delivers record sprint times for the new top of the range Panamera. When using the Launch Control function, 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is reached in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 191 mph (306 km/h) possible. However, despite the increased performance, fuel consumption of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S remains at the moderate level of the Panamera Turbo at 24.6mpg Combined on the NEDC - an example of Porsche Intelligent Performance.




The increased performance compared with the Panamera Turbo can be attributed to two main enhancements. Improved turbochargers with titanium-aluminium turbine wheels and modified engine control management. The use of the innovative titanium-aluminium alloy reduces the weight of the turbine and compressor wheel. This results in a lower moment of inertia, and thus improved and more responsive acceleration.

BMW's M3 Competition Edition for U.S.

BMW launches a special M3 Competition Edition to celebrate its 40 years. Only 40 Coupes will be shipped to U.S. This edition will feature with a Frozen Silver exterior paint, black M3 GTS 19-inch wheels, dark chrome exterior trim and dark exhaust tips with its interior complemented with Black Novillo leather upholstery with Palladium Silver accents, an Alcantara M steering wheel and M logos.

It's also more expensive than the standard M3. The Competition Edition M3 cost $81,060 with destination and handling, or a hefty $20,000 more than the base car. Since BMW is has dubbed this M3 the "Competition Edition," the automaker is also encouraging its U.S. dealer body to compete for the chance to sell one of them.

Lotus, Renault and Virgin F1 teams change names for 2012

The battle, as you may recall, involves two outfits - neither of them directly owned by Lotus. One is based in Malaysia and licensed the name from Lotus' parent company, Proton, before subsequently "acquiring" the name from a third party that laid claim to it. The issue was further complicated when Lotus itself teamed with the Renault F1 team, resulting in two squads called Lotus-Renault.

The two operations have now reached a compromise. The green-and-yellow Malaysian outfit known until now as Team Lotus be named Caterham in 2012, while the Renault team will be cleared to use the Lotus name.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/

Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI 2012

For the first time, Mercedes-Benz is offering the sporty SLK Roadster with a diesel engine. The 150 kW (204 hp) four-cylinder power unit puts the two-seater at the top of its class in numerous respects. With a fuel consumption of 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres, it is the most economical roadster in its segment. Thanks to its enormous torque of 500 newton metres it accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, and delivers a top figure for acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h. The result is superior driving enjoyment both on winding country roads and on long motorway stretches. Like the other models in the latest SLK family, which was presented in January 2011, it combines lively sportiness with high-quality appointments and excellent comfort.


Diesel drive and roadster excitement do not go together - or so a common misconception would have it. Mercedes-Benz impressively demonstrates the contrary with the new Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI. Its four-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 2143 cc generates an output of 150 kW (204 hp) and 500 newton metres of torque - as much as a petrol engine with twice the displacement would normally generate. This makes the new Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI the most powerful diesel model in its class, and gives the roadster the potential for extremely sporty performance.



Equipped with the standard 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission (a six-speed manual transmission will follow in the second quarter of 2012), the diesel SLK sprints from zero to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds and achieves a top speed of 243 km/h. Moreover, the flexibility of the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI is nothing short of phenomenal. Thanks to its enormous diesel torque it accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h in just 4.3 seconds - easily the best figure in this class, making for safe and effortless overtaking

Infiniti FX35 2012

The Infiniti FX, Infiniti's iconic performance crossover, enters the 2012 model year with big news - a revised front grille and front fascia design, revised meter illumination, standard heated front seats on all models and the addition of the new Limited Edition Infiniti FX35 AWD model.

Based upon the Infiniti FX35 All-Wheel Drive model, the Limited Edition features an available exclusive Iridium Blue exterior color, 21-inch 10-spoke aluminum-alloy graphite finish wheels with P265/45R21 V-rated all-season tires, dark tinted headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) and auto-leveling, and dark tinted side air vents and lower door trim. Other Limited Edition features include aluminum roof rails and roof rail crossbars with graphite finish, aluminum pedals, graphite floor mats with unique blue piping, Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, Around View® Monitor (AVM) and much more.


Other 2012 enhancements include a new exterior color, Graphite Shadow (replaces Platinum Graphite), a new 20-inch wheel design for the FX35 Deluxe Touring Package, and a shift of the quilted leather climate-controlled front seats to the FX35 Deluxe Touring Package from the Premium Package.

One of those rare vehicles that is equally intriguing whether in motion or standing still, the Infiniti FX is again available with a choice of a 390-horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) or with a 303-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 engine. Both engines are paired with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Control (ASC).