Auto Transport/Shipping Information

[HarrysRatBug]

[bigdog1962]

My experience (first time) with shipping. I wanted enclosed trailering. After doing some research and deciding to use 4 Corners transport, I called and made arrangements. I was glad that I had read a review that Jeff was "to the point" as he was strictly business and short on the phone. Fine - I'm not trying to small talk. I was making arrangements for a car to be picked up and brought to me. I stressed on the phone that the seller was an individual that worked and needed advance notice at least a day ahead. Jeff assured me that both the seller and I would be notified. After about a week, I got a call from Jeff the morning that the pickup was supposed to happen and I told him "I stressed to you that the seller needed advance notice of a day." He quickly, abruptly and with an increased tone said "That's now how this works." He went on to blah, blah, blah. I ended with "I hope the seller is available this morning. He went on to talk about the problem with rescheduling, losing money, etc.

Fortunately, it worked out.

What I think I have learned from this (my one and only experience) is that these transport companies put a bid out and wait on someone to accept it. So it's not the company you are dealing with that does the transport. And, it helps not to be employed, have someone available 24/7, or be available 24/7 for a transport.

I would not use 4 Corners again. Not sure what I'll do next time, if there is a next time. Sure, I could go get it myself but I didn't want to risk my investment since I don't have the trailer, but more importantly the experience of transporting a car long distance.
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[deepseeman]

Hey all,
anyone coming from the Sacramento area to san diego in the next couple of weeks? I need a box brought down to me. 36 x 36 x 48h. UPS wants 400 bucks. is not heavy, maybe 40lbs
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[67rustavenger]

[deepseeman]

havent tried them. was hoping that someone might be travelling down to socal and wanted to make a buck.
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[deepseeman]

Looking to ship a 60' Karmen ghia from Salem, MA to san Diego, ca looking at the end of November. could be sooner.
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[scottyrocks]

It looks like I will be shipping my Beetle (and my Civic) from LI,NY to the Denver, CO area.

Based on what I've read here from p.27 to the above post, I will contact 4Corners first, unless someone has a better idea.
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[Abscate]

How am I going to know gas prices near me , anymore?

Good luck in your new gig. I’ll pm you a name I just used to move a car from St Louis to NYC
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[Bobs67vwagen]

If you do not find what you are looking for here, hemmmings motor news has a auto transport section with east coast shipping.

[2type2]

Yesterday I booked a +/- 1350 mile haul with Four Corners. Was 400 less than what another broker company quoted. Third time used. Don't ever take 1st quote!
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