Vehicle shipping recommendations?
05-21-2016, 12:52 AM
#2
Melting Slicks
For enclosed shipping Intercity Lines gets lots of good reviews by forum members. http://www.intercitylines.com/
I've used Plycar and the rates were reasonable and they were on time and professional. http://plycargroup.com
I would go with a company that owns its own trucks rather than through a broker.
I've used Plycar and the rates were reasonable and they were on time and professional. http://plycargroup.com
I would go with a company that owns its own trucks rather than through a broker.
05-21-2016, 07:57 AM
#3
Racer
I used Uncle Dave's Hotshot Express, to transport my '69 convertible from Florida to Long Island.
And I'll be using him again, to transport my Pro-Street Monte from LI to SC (and back) to have some work done to it.
http://www.uship.com/profile/elvis115/
Ben N
And I'll be using him again, to transport my Pro-Street Monte from LI to SC (and back) to have some work done to it.
http://www.uship.com/profile/elvis115/
Ben N
05-21-2016, 08:18 AM
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INTERCITY
Shipped my GS Vert From The peoples Republik of Kalifornia to Florida they are the best.
Shipped my GS Vert From The peoples Republik of Kalifornia to Florida they are the best.
05-21-2016, 09:43 AM
#5
Passport Transport http://www.passporttransport.com/
I had my '72 shipped from Colorado Springs, CO to Henderson, NV.
Passport was $200.00 cheaper than Intercity and Reliable for enclosed transport. Car was picked up within a week of placing my order. Team drivers picked up Saturday morning and were at my door Sunday morning.
I had my '72 shipped from Colorado Springs, CO to Henderson, NV.
Passport was $200.00 cheaper than Intercity and Reliable for enclosed transport. Car was picked up within a week of placing my order. Team drivers picked up Saturday morning and were at my door Sunday morning.
05-21-2016, 10:24 AM
#6
Melting Slicks
I've used a private shipper. OK. Open carrier from NH to NC. Cheaper.
I used Intercity for my '65 BB from RI to NC. Good job and communication. Arrived early, and delivered the car on Labor Day. Crew was real nice, but their grubby paws played hell on my white interior! I haven't found anything to remove the staining on the door panels and trim.
When they get there, meet them with a box of Wet Ones!
Pricewise, Intercity was a bit higher than Reliable.
You might check with Horseless Carriage. Last time I checked they were very reasonable, and have good reviews. Seen their trucks around here several times.
I checked FedEx once. They were higher than anyone. That was on a car from LA CA to NC that I ended up passing on.
Carter
I used Intercity for my '65 BB from RI to NC. Good job and communication. Arrived early, and delivered the car on Labor Day. Crew was real nice, but their grubby paws played hell on my white interior! I haven't found anything to remove the staining on the door panels and trim.
When they get there, meet them with a box of Wet Ones!
Pricewise, Intercity was a bit higher than Reliable.
You might check with Horseless Carriage. Last time I checked they were very reasonable, and have good reviews. Seen their trucks around here several times.
I checked FedEx once. They were higher than anyone. That was on a car from LA CA to NC that I ended up passing on.
Carter
05-21-2016, 11:04 AM
#8
Race Director
For enclosed shipping Intercity Lines gets lots of good reviews by forum members. http://www.intercitylines.com/
I've used Plycar and the rates were reasonable and they were on time and professional. http://plycargroup.com
I would go with a company that owns its own trucks rather than through a broker.
I've used Plycar and the rates were reasonable and they were on time and professional. http://plycargroup.com
I would go with a company that owns its own trucks rather than through a broker.
When moving to the east coast, I was forced to use a brokerage service which contracts car shipping out. HORRIBLE!!!! Took forever and one car arrived filthy beyond words. Me vette arrived with the passenger window (which admittedly didn't go all the way up) having been manually pulled up. The window gear was broken.
05-21-2016, 12:27 PM
#9
Just an FYI. I just did on line requests for quotes. Intercity worked great though I have not yet received the quote. The plycargroup application was tedious, requiring the same info several times and then it failed. Gave me an error message of "wrong security key." Waste of time
When moving to the east coast, I was forced to use a brokerage service which contracts car shipping out. HORRIBLE!!!! Took forever and one car arrived filthy beyond words. Me vette arrived with the passenger window (which admittedly didn't go all the way up) having been manually pulled up. The window gear was broken.
When moving to the east coast, I was forced to use a brokerage service which contracts car shipping out. HORRIBLE!!!! Took forever and one car arrived filthy beyond words. Me vette arrived with the passenger window (which admittedly didn't go all the way up) having been manually pulled up. The window gear was broken.
05-22-2016, 08:16 AM
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FWIW: Fly in and drive it home.
05-22-2016, 10:39 AM
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05-22-2016, 11:38 PM
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Not All Brokers Are Created Equal
Although some here have reported issues with brokers, we're not the same. Just see our reviews on Consumer Affairs, and Angie's List, as well as our A+ BBB rating. We'd love the opportunity to prove it to you - you can call us at 847-557-0200 M-F 8am-5pm or get a free quote on our website (and no, we only email you about your quote and if you decided to choose us).
05-23-2016, 11:01 AM
#15
Premium Supporting Vendor
Intercity Lines would be glad to give you a Corvette Forum rate on your move please let us know where your C3 picks up from and where it delivers to and we will be glad to send you a price quote.
Thanks,
Jim
Intercity Lines
www.intercitylines.com
jim@intercitylines.com
800-221-3936 x205
Last edited by intercity lines; 05-23-2016 at 11:02 AM.
05-23-2016, 11:41 AM
#16
Racer
I've used DAS Autoshippers in the past with good results. It was quite a number of years ago though and I know sometimes things change, but they were very thorough, kept in communication. Twice I used "door to door service" on cars that I've bought, and once (Ebay Transaction) was shipped from a drop off point at origin in Texas, and arrived at a local body shop here in PA.
The 4th time, I sold one of my Jaguars and the buyer chose to have it dropped off at a drop off point in his area, and asked if I wouldn't mind "dropping off" in my area to save him a few $$$$. I put the car on my trailer, dropped it off about 30 minutes away from me, and it arrived at it's destination just fine. Just thought I'd post my experiences.
The 4th time, I sold one of my Jaguars and the buyer chose to have it dropped off at a drop off point in his area, and asked if I wouldn't mind "dropping off" in my area to save him a few $$$$. I put the car on my trailer, dropped it off about 30 minutes away from me, and it arrived at it's destination just fine. Just thought I'd post my experiences.
05-23-2016, 04:49 PM
#17
Okay I have quotes from the following:
Intercity: $1,445
Passport: $1,275
Executive: $1,200
Horseless Carriage: $1,450
These are all private shippers and are all for enclosed door to door shipping.
I made the mistake of filling out a request for one of the brokerage sites and got spammed with responses. One response is for a company called Dynamic auto movers. They provided some contact info and seem to be legit but the quote was $600. What am I missing here?
Intercity: $1,445
Passport: $1,275
Executive: $1,200
Horseless Carriage: $1,450
These are all private shippers and are all for enclosed door to door shipping.
I made the mistake of filling out a request for one of the brokerage sites and got spammed with responses. One response is for a company called Dynamic auto movers. They provided some contact info and seem to be legit but the quote was $600. What am I missing here?
05-23-2016, 05:57 PM
#18
Melting Slicks
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dynamic-auto-movers-miami
Read some of the one star reviews. The one by "Chris M" a little more than half way down the page, gives some insight into the business.
Read some of the one star reviews. The one by "Chris M" a little more than half way down the page, gives some insight into the business.
05-23-2016, 06:04 PM
#19
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dynamic-auto-movers-miami
Read some of the one star reviews. The one by "Chris M" a little more than half way down the page, gives some insight into the business.
Read some of the one star reviews. The one by "Chris M" a little more than half way down the page, gives some insight into the business.
05-23-2016, 07:05 PM
#20
Racer
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dynamic-auto-movers-miami
Read some of the one star reviews. The one by "Chris M" a little more than half way down the page, gives some insight into the business.
Read some of the one star reviews. The one by "Chris M" a little more than half way down the page, gives some insight into the business.
Wow, some of those reviews are scary. I'm sure, even the best company is going to have a bad review here and there..... but yikes
