Tipping when having your car shipped?
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Rochester NY
Tipping when having your car shipped?
I just purchased my next new fun car and it just so happens to be my 3rd vette –this one is a heavily modified 77 from another forum member and it will be shipped to me from VA. I’m having an auto transportation company ship it up and I was wondering if on top of the total cost if it’s recommended to tip the driver??
Thanks-
Thanks-
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Austin Tx
Not usually.
I once had a breakdown, and called a flatbed. When the driver got it back to the house, I expected the driver to drop it off in the driveway. He asked if I wanted him to put it in the garage - I said sure. He ended up spending an extra 15 minutes finangling it into the garage, and got it in there perfect.
I said thanks, and gave him a 20, telling him I wanted to buy him lunch and a beer.
If they are just doing there job, I am just going to pay the bill - if they do more than their job requires, I am going to pay more than I am required.
I once had a breakdown, and called a flatbed. When the driver got it back to the house, I expected the driver to drop it off in the driveway. He asked if I wanted him to put it in the garage - I said sure. He ended up spending an extra 15 minutes finangling it into the garage, and got it in there perfect.
I said thanks, and gave him a 20, telling him I wanted to buy him lunch and a beer.
If they are just doing there job, I am just going to pay the bill - if they do more than their job requires, I am going to pay more than I am required.
Race Director
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From: Canboro Ontario
IMHO, if you get excellent sevice, above and beyond, it is always nice to give a little something, like said above $20.00 for lunch and beer, I am sure would be appreciated. However, if the guys is a pr**k, well, that is a different story then. Just my.02.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: No longer in Heaven
I've had several cars shipped and I always tipped the drivers, not a lot, $20-$50. Each time I got excellent service, but clearly these guys appreciate it and if you've just received a new toy, or finally got your baby back, it's worth having someone else happy as well.
Team Owner
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From: Ontario
When I sold my 1967 to the USA in 2008 the driver was very, very careful in how he mounted the car in the trailer and secured it. I appreciated his care and tipped him $50.00. It arrived at its destination with nary a scratch: perfect condition. It could have arrived that way in any case but I like to think that the tip made him treat the car a little "special." Heck, there are thousands of dollars involved in these transactions. What's an extra $50.00?
I know you are at the receiving end but the same principle applies. Reward a job well done.
I know you are at the receiving end but the same principle applies. Reward a job well done.
Last edited by Paul L; Apr 8, 2010 at 02:33 PM.
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Pro
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: No longer in Heaven
When I sold my 1967 to the USA in 2008 the driver was very, very careful in how he mounted the car in the trailer and secured it. I appreciated his care and tipped him $50.00. It arrived at its destination with nary a scratch: perfect condition. It could have arrived that way in any case but I like to think that the tip made him treat the car a little "special." Heck, there are thousands of dollars involved in these transactions. What's an extra $50.00?
I know you are at the receiving end but the same principle applies. Reward a job well done.
I know you are at the receiving end but the same principle applies. Reward a job well done.
I'd have worried about that watchband...
