Best service for shipping your car?

GrabTheWheel · 04-13-2019, 03:05 PM

Anyone have any recommendations for shipping your car across the country? I don't mind paying extra to have it enclosed. My last experience shipping a car was HORRIBLE. Car was picked up 3 days late then sat in a dirt lot 400 miles from my house for 2 weeks then was loaded onto a big car hauler with a forklift (I found this out after the fact) Then the car finally arrived 3 weeks later, the driver was somehow expecting me to have a forklift on hand because he was too lazy to do his job and unload all of the cars (was finally able to convince him he needed to do his job!) Throughout this whole time I'd receive a call about once a week from Direct Connect Auto Transport trying to charge me more money than the original agreed upon price. They would give me some sob story about how they were actually losing money on the deal...

There must be a better way?? Or is every service just a middle man that connects you with a driver? My experience is they put out a bid and any driver who takes it that's who you end up with, so it's a complete roll of the dice if you're going to get a competent driver. I was planning on just doing the drive after my last experience but I'd at least like to know if there are some better alternatives out there? Car needs to go from Maryland to central California.

JonDaddy82 · 04-13-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GrabTheWheel

Anyone have any recommendations for shipping your car across the country? I don't mind paying extra to have it enclosed. My last experience shipping a car was HORRIBLE. Car was picked up 3 days late then sat in a dirt lot 400 miles from my house for 2 weeks then was loaded onto a big car hauler with a forklift (I found this out after the fact) Then the car finally arrived 3 weeks later, the driver was somehow expecting me to have a forklift on hand because he was too lazy to do his job and unload all of the cars (was finally able to convince him he needed to do his job!) Throughout this whole time I'd receive a call about once a week from Direct Connect Auto Transport trying to charge me more money than the original agreed upon price. They would give me some sob story about how they were actually losing money on the deal...

There must be a better way?? Or is every service just a middle man that connects you with a driver? My experience is they put out a bid and any driver who takes it that's who you end up with, so it's a complete roll of the dice if you're going to get a competent driver. I was planning on just doing the drive after my last experience but I'd at least like to know if there are some better alternatives out there? Car needs to go from Maryland to central California.

Just an idea, I might call the local exotic car dealer in your area and ask them who they use for transport.

19Nasty1le · 04-13-2019, 03:59 PM

I watch lots of car channels on YouTube and they seem to use Plycar a lot ( DDE - Daily Driven Exotics) I think actually gets you a discount if you mention their name on how you heard of them.

http://plycargroup.com

Joshinator99 · 04-13-2019, 08:00 PM

Intercity Lines is one of the best. Not sure if they can help you as they are in central Mass but I believe they cover the entire US. A call wouldn’t hurt to see if they can help.

Frisbey · 04-14-2019, 09:34 AM

I had my ZL1 shipped by Reliable and was impressed and happy with their service.
Would highly recommend them.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 04-14-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Frisbey

I had my ZL1 shipped by Reliable and was impressed and happy with their service.
Would highly recommend them.

Hi David!

...

...They are ...Great!

Becky

Teneck83 · 04-14-2019, 01:46 PM

Had my 1LE shipped from NJ to San Diego. Used East West transport. Outstanding customer service, identical quality as intercity, and extremely fast service. Ask for Alan

Frisbey · 04-14-2019, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BeckyD@JamesMartinChevy

Hi David!

...

...They are ...Great!

Becky

Hi Becky

Reliable is

, thank you for suggesting them.

Not to mention, turning on “OnStar” so I could track it on its journey home

The tracking was so accurate, we knew where the truck was, as it was pulling into the lot.

Looks like you had a fun weekend with Payton,
Grandkids are the best

Dave

Torquem · 04-15-2019, 07:07 AM

I have had terrific luck with Plycar. I have them transport my cars about once a year.

19Nasty1le · 04-15-2019, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Frisbey

Hi Becky

Reliable is

, thank you for suggesting them.

Not to mention, turning on “OnStar” so I could track it on its journey home

The tracking was so accurate, we knew where the truck was, as it was pulling into the lot.

Looks like you had a fun weekend with Payton,
Grandkids are the best

Dave

Do you have to contact your specific dealer for OnStar to be turned on or how is this done? I’d like that for mine so I can see when the truck is going to arrive at the dealer to make sure I’m there for it!

wnyzl11le · 04-15-2019, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Nasty1le

Do you have to contact your specific dealer for OnStar to be turned on or how is this done? I’d like that for mine so I can see when the truck is going to arrive at the dealer to make sure I’m there for it!

You can't turn it one the first time till you are in the car and it is being "delivered to you".

19Nasty1le · 04-15-2019, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wnyzl11le

You can't turn it one the first time till you are in the car and it is being "delivered to you".

Oh lame, wasn’t sure if onstar could turn it on for if you provide the VIN

wnyzl11le · 04-15-2019, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Nasty1le

Oh lame, wasn’t sure if onstar could turn it on for if you provide the VIN

I agree but I can see the other side as well.

TheRedhead · 04-21-2019, 04:27 PM

I'm shipping mine from FL to NV for LS Fest. I worked for a small dealer in town and we shipped a lot of cars, and basically you'd throw a bid out and whomever that was, normally got the deal, usually on some dispatch program. I didn't hear of any horror story.

I threw my details into a few online searches, and my phone and email were nonstop for months. Eventually, I settled on something because the rates seemed reasonable.

They have been working with me for the pickup, but I'm deathly afraid of the outcome.

I've read the contracts, and everything is insured, so that's at least half the battle.

04-13-2019, 03:05 PM	#1
GrabTheWheel Drives: 18' ZL1 A10 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 98	Best service for shipping your car? Anyone have any recommendations for shipping your car across the country? I don't mind paying extra to have it enclosed. My last experience shipping a car was HORRIBLE. Car was picked up 3 days late then sat in a dirt lot 400 miles from my house for 2 weeks then was loaded onto a big car hauler with a forklift (I found this out after the fact) Then the car finally arrived 3 weeks later, the driver was somehow expecting me to have a forklift on hand because he was too lazy to do his job and unload all of the cars (was finally able to convince him he needed to do his job!) Throughout this whole time I'd receive a call about once a week from Direct Connect Auto Transport trying to charge me more money than the original agreed upon price. They would give me some sob story about how they were actually losing money on the deal... There must be a better way?? Or is every service just a middle man that connects you with a driver? My experience is they put out a bid and any driver who takes it that's who you end up with, so it's a complete roll of the dice if you're going to get a competent driver. I was planning on just doing the drive after my last experience but I'd at least like to know if there are some better alternatives out there? Car needs to go from Maryland to central California.

04-13-2019, 08:00 PM	#4
Joshinator99 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Petersham MA Posts: 4,755	Intercity Lines is one of the best. Not sure if they can help you as they are in central Mass but I believe they cover the entire US. A call wouldn’t hurt to see if they can help. __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors, LPE BB HPFP, 15” conversion *1059 WHP/944 WTQ, 9.48@150*

04-14-2019, 09:34 AM	#5
Frisbey Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Whidbey Island, Wa. Posts: 367	I had my ZL1 shipped by Reliable and was impressed and happy with their service. Would highly recommend them. Attached Images __________________ 1100 - 10/28/17 Ordered 1100 - 02/02/18 cancelled, Re-ordered from BeckyD 1100 - 02/02/18 \| 3400 - 02/14/18 TPW 2/19 2000 - 02/06/18 \| 4300 - 02/20/18 Built 3000 - 02/07/18 \| 5000 - 03/08/18 At Dealer 3100 - 02/09/18 \| Delivered

04-14-2019, 01:46 PM	#7
Teneck83 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 117	Had my 1LE shipped from NJ to San Diego. Used East West transport. Outstanding customer service, identical quality as intercity, and extremely fast service. Ask for Alan __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE 1966 Corvette 427/425 vert 1969 Corvette 350/350

04-15-2019, 07:07 AM	#9
Torquem Bannable Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 460 View My Garage	I have had terrific luck with Plycar. I have them transport my cars about once a year. __________________ One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation 2017 ZL1 A10 - Hyper Blue Metallic Rotofab CAI, TM ported TB, AWE non res touring catback with PLP's

04-13-2019, 03:59 PM	#3
19Nasty1le Craig Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Peterborough, ON Canada Posts: 395	I watch lots of car channels on YouTube and they seem to use Plycar a lot ( DDE - Daily Driven Exotics) I think actually gets you a discount if you mention their name on how you heard of them. http://plycargroup.com

04-21-2019, 04:27 PM	#14
TheRedhead Drives: 2018 Red Hot ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 562	I'm shipping mine from FL to NV for LS Fest. I worked for a small dealer in town and we shipped a lot of cars, and basically you'd throw a bid out and whomever that was, normally got the deal, usually on some dispatch program. I didn't hear of any horror story. I threw my details into a few online searches, and my phone and email were nonstop for months. Eventually, I settled on something because the rates seemed reasonable. They have been working with me for the pickup, but I'm deathly afraid of the outcome. I've read the contracts, and everything is insured, so that's at least half the battle. __________________ 2018 RED HOT ZL1-1LE: Nav,PDR,Floor Mats Built!

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