06-25-2017, 08:15 AM | #1 |
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Car transport companies are very competitive and sneaky. Need recommendations good or bad. Shipping next week.
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06-25-2017, 08:18 AM | #2 |
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[email protected]. He is out of Ohio and delivered an A from the east coast to me in Michigan. Reasonable price and showed up when he said he would.
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06-25-2017, 01:38 PM | #3 |
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TrulyVintage, he's a member here. I doubt if it would happen next week though. Good Luck.
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06-25-2017, 04:13 PM | #4 |
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I use Reliable as you deal with them directly rather than a broker. Price is competitive and service has been excellent for picking up and delivery. One of the very few services out there that you get what you pay for.
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06-25-2017, 06:09 PM | #5 |
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I have used Passport Transport several times, rates are good and constant contact via cell with the driver. They delivered exactly when promised.
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06-25-2017, 06:26 PM | #6 |
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06-26-2017, 09:12 AM | #7 |
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I have used Reliable or so I thought. Their guy brokered someone else without letting me know nor their charge. I found out after the car was in transit and in the end a higher charge. Three weeks ago shipped a car to Kansas via Passport. Had the best cost, did what they said they would do.
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06-26-2017, 09:36 AM | #8 |
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some smaller guys are very reasonable in certain regions for example- I have cars towed 250-300 miles and the fee is usually always 250. in the northeast not worth me going and gettin um! also suggest YOU put insurance on your car, before it is towed, to cover yourself. had a carrier with 300k of insurance (supposedly) who refused to pay after burning up my car on his rig. |
06-26-2017, 10:56 AM | #9 |
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Reliable moved mine from LA to Austin!
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06-26-2017, 03:49 PM | #10 |
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I found a very good private individual shipper (owned the truck that he drove), dealt with him directly, on two different occasions, through this service:
http://www.uship.com/vehicles/?r=712947 Of course you can't be stupid about how you arrange this transport with someone. You should have your own insurance. You need to read their reviews and their bios. I had a lot of brokers contact me, which I ignored. My drivers kept in touch with me during the journey (fuel stops, sleep stops, etc.). YMMV.
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06-26-2017, 04:14 PM | #11 |
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There is a very slim chance a QUALITY transporter would be available in that short of time. All three of us over on the Hamb : BenD, Racinman & Myself have ads in the Hamb O Dex section where you can see pictures of our equipment & HUNDREDS of references posted by the actual car guys that have used our service in the past. Here is mine.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/ We have transported hundreds of vehicle for members of the "Barn" over the years, but we are always booked well in advance. If there is "some guy" sitting on his couch waiting for you to call, there is probably a reason & you don't want to use him. Jim/TX/GA is completely right, you should have your own insurance @ what ever level makes you comfortable & get the transporters full name & do a Google search of their past! If you would like to send me a P.M. with the information, I will be glad to see if I can squeeze it in between & give you cash on delivery prices as well. God Bless Bill Squires(owner) Bill's Auto Works
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06-26-2017, 08:34 PM | #12 |
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I just got a quote to transport a 1931 Ford Model A 4-dr Phaeton from central FL to CT and Passport Transport was approximately $1300 and Reliable was approximately $1800. I'm not sure why the difference is so great or what extra value Reliable would provide. Sounds like a number of people on this board has had a good experience with Passport Transport. Do they ever broker your car or can you count on them to transport it themselves.
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06-26-2017, 08:59 PM | #14 |
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AT ALL COST AVOID BROKERS! I had a boat move from Michigan to Kentucky. Used a broker what a mess! It turned out ok the handoff was a driver with the right trailer and was an independent. Problem was the funds I had drawn he would not accept. I had to mess around and get other certified funds what a pain!
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I have used Reliable several times with excellent results. As stated before, GO DIRECTLY TO THEM, DO NOT USE A BROKER. Most of the big transporters have a good reputation. There are small transporters out there, but I would not use one of them unless I had personal experience, some are very good, some are a major problem. I feel it is better to pay a little more and get quality service. My opinion, Chris W. |
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06-27-2017, 01:22 AM | #16 |
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Passport recently moved a car for me, .ca to Fl, no issues, huge professional trailer, driver professional, and realtime GPS tracking. Not the cheapest but not the most expensive.
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06-27-2017, 11:31 AM | #17 |
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I echo what they say about Passport, competitive rates, great equipment, great drivers that communicate with you all the way.
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06-27-2017, 12:17 PM | #18 |
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This kind of sounds trivial but my 90 year old father-in-law was freaking out about a stranger hauling his two babies......when Passport got there the two cars were still in the garage, my father-in-law said he would pull them out, the driver said no worries and jumped into th first car fired it up and backed it out....we were on the phone with them and my father-in-law immediately said "these guys know what the hell they are doing"
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In fact having a car guy do the transport is high on the list of importance. There are so many out there that know nothing about classic/hot rod/exotic vehicles, some have only learned what they know about classic cars from the forums they advertise on . I have owned close to 200 vehicles in my life, most of which are classics/hot rods/etc. Many times I drive my customers vehicles for them, put them in their garages, etc. Especially if they have just purchased it & are a little timid about driving it for the first time. See pictures. This gentleman was scared to death to back this monster down the hill & into his garage next to his Rolls Royce, so I did it for him! Bill
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06-27-2017, 05:03 PM | #20 |
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Passport does NOT broker your car, it is in their truck from A to Z, and you are in contact directly with the driver that picked your car up until it is delivered. Absolutely top notch honest service.
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If you can - drive or fly out and drive the car back. If that is not possible - hire someone you can talk to directly on the phone who will be handling your car. Pay no deposit up front - give no credit card number. Quote:
I do so much more than transport cars .... I travel the country making friends along the way - documenting & sharing interesting places - collections - adventures in my travels thru images .... Right now I am in the middle of a (5) car haul for a private collector who has relocated from Napa, CA to Virginia City, NV. This series of hauls takes scheduling & coordination between (2) tow companies because the vehicle(s) are located in antique barns on (16) acres of Napa vineyards - access is limited at pick up .... Virginia City, NV is a mountain ghost town - the drop off location is off a 15 % mountain grade with tight turns .... Vehicle #1 is a 1929 AA Truck John & his Dad restored in 1979. Here it is being transferred to a rollback in Virginia City last week: Vehicle #2 is a 1931 Desoto - it made the trip with a 1971 Honda 100: Vehicle #3 is a 1959 MK1 Jaguar - here it is at pick up in Napa: Miguel is posing with the antique fire cart in Napa at pickup where he had to maneuver his rollback thru the property covering (16) acres of vineyards to get to one of the antique barns where the car(s) are stored ... The Jaguar was dropped off late Monday night along with an antique fire cart & an antique coffee grinder in Virginia City, NV. Jeff is standing by his rollback at drop off Monday night. He brings up the mountain each evening from Carson City to Virginia City (where he lives). Jeff backed up a 15% grade to get into John & Liz's shop - he is the most talented rollback operator I have ever seen - at 34 he is far more experienced than I will ever be ... In between trips I am getting to re-visit old friends in Reno - Carson City - Gardnerville that I have not seen in years ... You can follow my adventures on the road: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/directenclosedautohauler/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005456325407 Jim
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