Shipping a car

[Kim Schwartz]

Has anyone ever shipped a car and can recommend a reliable carrier?
Thanks.

[banger714]

I just shipped my car last week.. New york to Socal.. It really depends on what you want… I wanted an enclosed shipper so I paid a little more.. $1750 but 300 goes to a broker..I could have gone with the standard shipping but my car was lowered and I had a lot of parts inside the car which shippers don't like bc they do not want to be responsible for it and it adds weight.

I believe Transport reviews has a bunch or companies bidding for your service..

If you want the number to my shipper minus the broker.. I can give you direct number and save yourself some money..

Like I said.. I wanted the car in perfect condition so I opt to pay more and it came in great condition..

Msg me if you need help

[LinkA8A0A]

I shipped my 135i from Souther Cal to Eastern PA when I bought it a few years ago. I used this guy then and I also used him without any problems when I sold cars a few years back. Company is 1st Call Auto Haul and his name is Eric Sailor. I don't have any affiliation with him, just was a completely smooth process in an industry that you can run into issues from time to time.

[Jockey]

I've shipped a car multiple times. Unfortunately, you go through a broker and sets you up with a carrier. I've had good experiences and bad experiences.

Once your broker sets you up with a carrier, do some research. If the carrier got bad reviews, request another.

[Overpar56]

Originally Posted by Jockey

I've shipped a car multiple times. Unfortunately, you go through a broker and sets you up with a carrier. I've had good experiences and bad experiences.

Once your broker sets you up with a carrier, do some research. If the carrier got bad reviews, request another.

Agree on that. I got 3 or 4 bids a few years ago when I moved a car from SoCal to OH. None were even close to each other in price. Since my Acura wasn't that old at the time, I wanted someone reliable and checked references. Turned out well and delivered on time. I paid a little more than the cheapest but it wasn't the most expensive either.

[Ghent]

I used FedEx in the past and they were great.

[RoundelM3]

I just shipped my wife's 128i convertible from Texas to North Carolina so we wouldn't have to drive both cars when moving here. North American Vehicle Transport charged me about $800 for an open-carrier transport. They were superb to work with and we had the car within a week. Ask to speak to Bobbi and she'll take care of all the arrangements.

[Kim Schwartz]

Thank you all for your responses. I now have various options to explore.

[Rock1965]

I used DAS to ship my vert from Texas to Miami. Was fine.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Kim Schwartz

Thank you all for your responses. I now have various options to explore.

Get yourself a copy of Hemmings Motor News(sold at any book store or magazine shop), there are LOTS of really good shipping companies in there. Reliable is a good one. Remember you get what you pay for. I seem to remember a 1Addict here who bought a 1M sight unseen across country. He went with a shipper who was $300 less than another one. That company used an open trailer and his car went thru a winter storm, with lots of rock damage. I would go with an enclosed shipper.

http://www.hemmings.com/

[bxsinster]

1750 dam i shipped my merc to europe for 1400 from new york too..

[Mach1er]

I used AmeriFreight recently as a broker and got a great deal quickly on shipping my old Saab from TX to CA. I had no problems with the shipper I got.

I also paid for the AFta gap insurance insurance you could get to insure what your auto insurance won't cover during shipping. AmeriFreight doesn't do enclosed, though.

[granracing]

A few friends have used www.Uship.com with good success.

From where to where? I've flown a couple of times down to get a car, and made a trip of it. Makes the car more memorable and can be a fun journey.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Lots of good companies out there.
Check reviews first.

[MacVell]

Hello man, as of late I transported my new car. I found one company. Their article made a difference for me to know how to calculate shipping fetched. At that point, they offer assistance me dispatched my car to me. The conveyance happened to be quick and of tall quality.
I suggest you examine this article https://getcarrier.com/blog/car-shipping-cost/
I am happy in case I seem to assist you.

[NVHoo]

As others have stated, most "shipping companies" are actually just consolidators who work with independent truckers. There are some web sites where the consolidator will post your move and select a trucker from those who respond.
I went with an enclosed truck for my 2 recent shipments since the car was a convertible. However, I have had cars shipped as a part of company moves in the past where the company arranged the shipping and they always selected an open carrier because it was cheaper and I never had an issue.
There are some companies who actually own their own trucks and the drivers are their employees. In general, they are a little more expensive but have far better reviews because if the consolidator is not very selective, you can wind up with a crappy trucker. Of the companies who have their own fleet of trucks, Select 1 Group comes highly rated. They do a lot of shipping for car dealers. If you are not in a great hurry, they have a "space available" rate that is cheaper than using consolidators.
If you are in a hurry, as I was for one of my 2 moves, BJ Interstate was highly recommended to me by some prior users and they only charge a $150 fee on top of the trucker charge instead of the usual $300.
Note that some companies will not accept credit cards but must pay cash on delivery.
The most common complaint I see with consolidators is that the car is delivered and the trucker demands more money using some lame excuse. If you work with a consolidator, ask what they do for you if that happens.
Note also, that the companies want the car with only about 1/4 tank of gas to reduce weight. If you have stuff packed inside the car, they WILL charge you extra.

[NVHoo]

Originally Posted by karation

Can you please tell me if I need a broker to transport my car from San Diego to Chicago?

Did you read any of the above posts?

[Lester]

Easy Peezy -

Thank you for your interest in shipping your vehicle with American Premium Logistics LLC, The Most Trusted Name in Car Shipping.
• What we do is door to door service and your vehicle its going to be fully insured.
• We do one truck transportation that means we don’t stop, or unload the car to a different truck
• We perform a 21 point inspection before and after the vehicle arrives. To secure that the vehicle doesn’t have any scratch, bumps or damages on it.
• You will recieve copy of the drivers license, and certificate of insurance .
We have our own trucks which we use schedule the transportation of our clients vehicles such as yours, if one of our trucks is not available we will use our broker's license in order to meet your schedule.

Our goal is your complete satisfaction.
The price to ship your 2005 BMW 135i on Open carrier:
Leaving From:
City: San Diego
State: CA
Going To:
City: Chicago
State: IL
Is: $1,100.
This is for a door to door service, fully insured. no hidden fees, no hidden charges.

NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED.