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Stro · 04-20-2018, 05:21 AM

Will be moving south soon and am looking for a trustworthy auto transport company. I'd appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!

rich2342 · 04-20-2018, 06:59 AM

Interested as well. I just got a pretty reasonable quote or two as I am shopping.

Montway Auto. Can't speak to reliability yet, but they are insured.

JB'sZL1 · 04-20-2018, 07:44 AM

There are a number of them. Insurance is a must...get the insurance cover before signing.

rich2342 · 04-20-2018, 08:07 AM

How do you know if its sight unseen any potential scratches etc?

Do they do a video walk around?

JB'sZL1 · 04-20-2018, 08:11 AM

Most reputable transporters will make notes of any damage before loading. Get a copy of that memorialization upon pickup.

BlackMambaZL1 · 04-20-2018, 08:56 AM

Make sure they cover all issues in transport. My brother had a truck moved from Houston to Seattle. The ramp broke when it was coming off the truck and it fell 3 ft. They fixed the physical damage but when it fell it cracked some electronics on the inside. They wouldn't replace anything electronics and they showed him the fine print in the contract. My brother was working for a very large company you all know and they paid for the transport of the vehicles when he had to move. When he had to move again he paid me to drive his cars to his new location. (I was in college and needed the money and I got to see a lot of the country haha)

Moral of the story... read the fine print haha.

rich2342 · 04-20-2018, 09:02 AM

Well,

Who is good and quick? Time to dealer?

Coop[580 · 04-20-2018, 12:25 PM

I had montway ship mine from Texas to Indiana. I think it was 3-4 days. Price was around 650 I believe. Driver checked in quit abit. I was happy. Try UShip.com. That’s how i got a good price If u call the shipper directly your price will bit higher. I did the 7 day auction i believe. Just depends on how fast u need delivery.

rich2342 · 04-20-2018, 01:22 PM

Prices are pretty good. 525 for PA to MA. Only question open or closed trailer? Closed adds about 200 bucks.

ZEDL1 · 04-20-2018, 02:44 PM

I'm having my ZL1 transported from Toronto, Canada, to Plymouth, Indiana, at some point later this year.
I spoke with several companies, and have decided upon Reliable. The B-J people like them, and their price quote of just over $1000 USD (sorry, I'm in America now and my notes are back in Toronto) plus border fees was just a bit better than anyone else that I found. Moving a car within the US would likely be less expensive.
I do feel good trusting my car with a company with the reputation that Reliable has earned. I do not want to speak ill of any other company, most of which I'm seeing here I'd not heard of before. Trying only to offer my thoughts to the OP to help. That's what we do on this forum.

Olddudesrule · 04-20-2018, 03:18 PM

Second for Reliable. Not the cheapest, but probably the best. Like other's have said, research and look at reviews, their insurance is a must, document with video or photos when the car is picked up and delivered. If you care about your paint, hired an enclosed. Non-enclosed is cheaper, but subject to the elements.

Stro · 04-21-2018, 06:55 AM

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the recommendations and advice. My last experience with an auto transport was years ago and did not end well. I shipped my brand new 944 from NJ to CA and it arrived with extensive damage. The story I got was that my car was on the top level of the truck over the cab and the driver scraped an overpass. It was at slow speed, but the damage was pretty severe nevertheless. I'll be going enclosed this time for sure!

NVERL8TE · 04-21-2018, 11:05 AM

I recommend Pilot Transport, they shipped my 67 Camaro and I just hired them to ship the CTSV wagon I just purchased. I shipped enclosed both times, a bit more money but no worries then.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 04-21-2018, 02:40 PM

I have used Intercity Lines ... http://www.intercitylines.com/... by no means inexpensive but you will have no worries whatsoever. None.

Car transportation, like, say, cosmetic surgery, is not the place you want to try to save a few bucks... the downside is too severe.

It's almost worth the price just to see their truck. It will probably be cleaner than your car.

04-20-2018, 05:21 AM	#1
Stro Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 17	Transport Companies Will be moving south soon and am looking for a trustworthy auto transport company. I'd appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!

04-20-2018, 08:56 AM	#6
BlackMambaZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 68 View My Garage	Make sure they cover all issues in transport. My brother had a truck moved from Houston to Seattle. The ramp broke when it was coming off the truck and it fell 3 ft. They fixed the physical damage but when it fell it cracked some electronics on the inside. They wouldn't replace anything electronics and they showed him the fine print in the contract. My brother was working for a very large company you all know and they paid for the transport of the vehicles when he had to move. When he had to move again he paid me to drive his cars to his new location. (I was in college and needed the money and I got to see a lot of the country haha) Moral of the story... read the fine print haha. __________________ 764RWHP on e85 683RWHP on 91. M6 Black on Black on Black. 1300ID's, DSX Aux Pump and Flex Fuel Sensor, Lingenfelter 2.5 upper 9.5 lower, 100MM idler, AFCO HX w/ FANS. 1 7/8"ARH exhaust to axle incl LTH, MF's, Fuel Lab FF, Lingenfelter ported snout and TB, Lingenfelter CAI, RotoFab coolant tank, NGK 2 steps colder spark plugs, Moroso catch can, BTR Stage III cam, crank case breather. Tuned by Power Labs in Idaho Falls, ID.

04-20-2018, 12:25 PM	#8
Coop[580 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Ashen Grey Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 378	I had montway ship mine from Texas to Indiana. I think it was 3-4 days. Price was around 650 I believe. Driver checked in quit abit. I was happy. Try UShip.com. That’s how i got a good price If u call the shipper directly your price will bit higher. I did the 7 day auction i believe. Just depends on how fast u need delivery. __________________ 2012 M6 Kooks 1 7/8, off road pipes , full corsa exhaust ID1300s/ 22% lower / 2.5 upper, JLT CAI, DSX flex fuel, DSX AUX fuel pump. S19 cam Tuned and built by Speed Inc 635/632-93 octane 725/738-E85

04-20-2018, 03:18 PM	#11
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Second for Reliable. Not the cheapest, but probably the best. Like other's have said, research and look at reviews, their insurance is a must, document with video or photos when the car is picked up and delivered. If you care about your paint, hired an enclosed. Non-enclosed is cheaper, but subject to the elements. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

04-20-2018, 06:59 AM	#2
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	Interested as well. I just got a pretty reasonable quote or two as I am shopping. Montway Auto. Can't speak to reliability yet, but they are insured.

04-20-2018, 07:44 AM	#3
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	There are a number of them. Insurance is a must...get the insurance cover before signing.

04-20-2018, 08:07 AM	#4
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	How do you know if its sight unseen any potential scratches etc? Do they do a video walk around?

04-20-2018, 08:11 AM	#5
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	Most reputable transporters will make notes of any damage before loading. Get a copy of that memorialization upon pickup.

04-20-2018, 09:02 AM	#7
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	Well, Who is good and quick? Time to dealer?

04-20-2018, 01:22 PM	#9
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	Prices are pretty good. 525 for PA to MA. Only question open or closed trailer? Closed adds about 200 bucks.

04-20-2018, 02:44 PM	#10
ZEDL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black, 2015 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 488	I'm having my ZL1 transported from Toronto, Canada, to Plymouth, Indiana, at some point later this year. I spoke with several companies, and have decided upon Reliable. The B-J people like them, and their price quote of just over $1000 USD (sorry, I'm in America now and my notes are back in Toronto) plus border fees was just a bit better than anyone else that I found. Moving a car within the US would likely be less expensive. I do feel good trusting my car with a company with the reputation that Reliable has earned. I do not want to speak ill of any other company, most of which I'm seeing here I'd not heard of before. Trying only to offer my thoughts to the OP to help. That's what we do on this forum.

04-21-2018, 06:55 AM	#12
Stro Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 17	Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the recommendations and advice. My last experience with an auto transport was years ago and did not end well. I shipped my brand new 944 from NJ to CA and it arrived with extensive damage. The story I got was that my car was on the top level of the truck over the cab and the driver scraped an overpass. It was at slow speed, but the damage was pretty severe nevertheless. I'll be going enclosed this time for sure!

04-21-2018, 11:05 AM	#13
NVERL8TE Drives: 1967 Camaro BBC, 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Tiverton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 114	I recommend Pilot Transport, they shipped my 67 Camaro and I just hired them to ship the CTSV wagon I just purchased. I shipped enclosed both times, a bit more money but no worries then.

04-21-2018, 02:40 PM	#14
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,449	I have used Intercity Lines ... http://www.intercitylines.com/... by no means inexpensive but you will have no worries whatsoever. None. Car transportation, like, say, cosmetic surgery, is not the place you want to try to save a few bucks... the downside is too severe. It's almost worth the price just to see their truck. It will probably be cleaner than your car.