is shipping safe?
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is shipping safe?
Hullo Crew
Wondering if shipping a car cross the country is a good idea.
Other than missing out on a great drive in a fast car for days it seems easier on the body and checkbook. Any clues for companies?
Thanks
Loops
Wondering if shipping a car cross the country is a good idea.
Other than missing out on a great drive in a fast car for days it seems easier on the body and checkbook. Any clues for companies?
Thanks
Loops
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I used Reliable (big orange rigs) when I shipped mine. I had a friend who new a guy so I got a good deal. They are first class. I'd drive if I had to do it again. Unless your buying a garage queen.
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I was very pleased with DeMoise. A little less $ than Intercity. Very good service and communication. You may want to search for "transport" etc. Many thoughts on this topic.
FedEx seems to be the new 800# gorilla volume-wise, but I have no personal experience.
FedEx seems to be the new 800# gorilla volume-wise, but I have no personal experience.
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I used Passport (Fed-Ex logistics) last. I paid a little more to have it top loaded vs. being on the bottom. They were the least expensive hauler I found at that time.
Shop around, prices are all over the board. Get the bottom line delivered price. Some carriers give you a rate then add a fuel surcharge when you get the bill.
I've used in the past:Passport, Horseless Carriage and Intercity.
Good luck with your search.
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I have used Dependable Auto Shippers, Ebay reccomended, on three occassions and would use them again. Shipped from Florida to California. No problems other then running a couple days over their estimates on two trips, but were a week early the other time. I believe they ship our cars, Porsches, in enclosed trailers.
Phil
Phil
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Drifting
HogHaulers out of Portland Oregon has trucks heading to and from the west coast, trucked my car from Dallas to Seattle for $1600.00 included were misc parts boxes and a pair of factory sport seats. An enclosed trailer is a must if you really care about the car.
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Have used two of the recomended carriers mentioined, I have one big NO-NO
Do not use any one that uses a terminal system. Even though they tell your car will be shipped covered, what they do not tell you is it can sit, out side un attended for up to a week waiting for the next truck to pick it up.
Do not use any one that uses a terminal system. Even though they tell your car will be shipped covered, what they do not tell you is it can sit, out side un attended for up to a week waiting for the next truck to pick it up.