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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Anybody recomend a good auto transport company?

Any to avoid?
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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I used Richs Car Carrier out of Nebraska, the guys did a great job for me. Not sure how to find a number for them. Maybe Hemmings.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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I have a guy with enclosed and open trailers. His overhead is not as great as some of these large companies. He transports my cars as we move around the country. A friend of mine with an auto lot has been using him too.

He also arranges for cars to go overseas.

I will dig up his number tomorrow and post it here.

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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 01:11 AM
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I've used InterCity Lines & would recommend them....





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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:46 AM
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Exotic Car Transport and their enclosed carrier. Worry free.



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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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So what kind of charge should you expect from one of these companies?
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Achilles
Anybody recomend a good auto transport company?

Any to avoid?
I have used Bill Smithling. He comes out of the San Antonio area and goes to many areas of the country except for NYC. His phone: 512 557 1899.

I have had him transport one of my show cars. A friend of mine who deals with tons of cars uses him. I know that he also arranges to ship cars overseas, because I am preparing to do that shortly. Some of the cars he transports are six figure cars.

Bill is one of the nicest guys you will meet. After I negotiated a price with him, I actually rode with him. Then I picked up the price of all of our meals. Lastly, I paid for his hotel room. This is surprising because I am one of the cheapest SOBs in the country.

He is honest, very proud of the care he provides, and takes all kinds of precautions to maintain the absolute integrity of the vehicles.

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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Thanks BB.

Is your buddy a private single car hauler or does he drive for a transport company?
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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I strongly recommend Aryan Transport

After waiting for 9 days with another major company to pick my 2006 BMW 745LI up from Florida to transport it to California, I canceled and began looking for someone willing to commit to a pickup date. Shawn at Aryan Transport located this truck on Tuesday on its way from Miami to Orlando with one spot left before leaving for the West Coast. The car was picked up in Orlando on Tuesday 22nd of May as promised, and delivered to San Diego, California in 8 days later on May 29th - ahead of schedule - no problems.

I have used other companies before and Shawn with Aryan Transport went out of his way to make sure everything was done right, I was very pleased with honesty and his professionalism.
Even it was not necessary on Shawn part to call me along the way with the status of my car in transit, but he did it anyway.

I will recommend http://www.aryantransport.com to anyone that is looking to transport a high dollar car because this company knows what they are doing. I will use Aryan Transport in my next Auto Transport Move.

They do it right the first time.


Thanks Shawn I appreciate your great effort.

Regards,
Damion
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Default I strongly recommend Aryan Transport

I strongly recommend Aryan Transport

After waiting for 9 days with another major company to pick my 2006 BMW 745LI up from Florida to transport it to California, I canceled and began looking for someone willing to commit to a pickup date. Shawn at Aryan Transport located this truck on Tuesday on its way from Miami to Orlando with one spot left before leaving for the West Coast. The car was picked up in Orlando on Tuesday 22nd of May as promised, and delivered to San Diego, California in 8 days later on May 29th - ahead of schedule - no problems.

I have used other companies before and Shawn with Aryan Transport went out of his way to make sure everything was done right, I was very pleased with honesty and his professionalism.
Even it was not necessary on Shawn part to call me along the way with the status of my car in transit, but he did it anyway.

I will recommend http://www.aryantransport.comto anyone that is looking to transport a high dollar car because this company knows what they are doing. I will use Aryan Transport in my next Auto Transport Move.

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They do it right the first time.


Thanks Shawn I appreciate your great effort.

Regards,
Damion
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