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bigdog1962 Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2010 Posts: 1584 Location: Augusta, Georgia
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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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. _________________ Oprn wrote: I'm getting to the age that any self propelled woman (no wheel chair or walker) looks HOT!! Oooo! look at that Babe! She made it from the dining room all the way to the TV room without help!! Hubba, hubba!! |
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slimjimmy Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2024 Posts: 1 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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obus wrote: |
WM971252 wrote: |
I have not used them BUT.... I see them all the time running down to FL with both snowbirds and stuff going down for Amalia Island stuff. I think they have been around longer than my transport division. |
Thanks for letting me know that Clay. Most of their reviews seem positive. Cant believe there are 19 pages of paperwork to fill out for the bus to come across the border!! yikes |
TFX is used by all the major manufacturers to get cars from the U.S. Ports to the dealers in Canada. They're a carrier and know how to get your car across the border without an issue, so i think they're a good choice for Canada/US. For domestic transport I use https://intercitylines.com/. They're also used by major manufacturers, both enclosed, both a carrier, and both been around for decades. |
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HarrysRatBug Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2021 Posts: 27 Location: Grand Forks ND
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
Made the move safely. Thanks for the suggestions. Only bad part was the ice removal once we got here! |
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harrymarlin Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2018 Posts: 700 Location: Washington, DC
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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My first time of using Jeff and 4 Corners, and everything went pretty smoothly. They found a good company to enclosed transport my Bus from AZ to VA and they worked with some time restrictions I had. They had a transport lined up, but pulled it because he had heard not good things about the company - but the company they ended up using did a great job.
I don't do a lot of transport, but I will certainly use them next time! _________________ -Harry
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TrulyVintage Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2008 Posts: 205 Location: Direct Enclosed Transporter
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:07 am Post subject: Read The Fine Print |
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No one ever reads the fine print in a contract …
All transport broker agreements are essentially
the same - here is an excerpt from this link:
@ https://www.montway.com/terms-of-use
When you contract with any auto transport broker
you waive your rights to damage claims - they have
no legal liability for who they choose to transport
your vehicle.
You also agree to “ Customary & Acceptable Damage “
that normally occurs during loading - unloading
transfer - storage of your vehicle during the process.
The “ Customer Satisfaction Ratings “ are based - in part
on BBB complaints - go read them - few folks do.
Folks will experience damage to their vehicle
and/or charges to their transport agreement
in excess of what the quote or estimate was …
Folks will file a complaint - the response from
the auto transport company will be that they
are not responsible because of the legal agreement
and the complaint will be satisfactorily closed.
The best way to transport your vehicle ?
Fly out or drive out and get it yourself.
If you can’t do that - hire someone you
deal with directly that drives the truck
pulling the trailer your vehicle is on or in.
It usually will not be at the rate or timeframe
that a sales person from an auto transport broker
quotes - those are “ broker bait “ prices
intended to secure a credit card commission
for the auto transport broker and do not
reflect the actual cost of transport. _________________ Jim is on the road @ http://www.trulyvintagetrailers.citymax.com/trulyvintage-feedback.html |
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summerof78 Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2023 Posts: 87 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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I might be needing the services of a transport company soon, and I ran across this article from Forbes.
Anyone care to weigh in on their choices with your own experience with these companies? Thanks in advance.
The 5 Best Car Shipping Companies 2023
Easy Auto Ship 4.8/5
American Auto Shipping 4.8/5
Montway Auto Transport 4.6/5
Sherpa Auto Transport 4.6/5
AmeriFreight 4.6/5
https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/moving-services/best-car-shipping-companies/ |
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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11027 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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WM971252 Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2004 Posts: 1780 Location: Franklin CT
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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I have not used them BUT.... I see them all the time running down to FL with both snowbirds and stuff going down for Amalia Island stuff. I think they have been around longer than my transport division. |
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TrulyVintage Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2008 Posts: 205 Location: Direct Enclosed Transporter
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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heimlich wrote: |
HarrysRatBug wrote: |
I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
Can you put the Beetle inside the truck? |
It is a violation of any commercial rental
agreement to transport a vehicle inside
of a moving truck - it also violates any
insurance they offer as well as your
automobile insurance policy. _________________ Jim is on the road @ http://www.trulyvintagetrailers.citymax.com/trulyvintage-feedback.html |
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TrulyVintage Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2008 Posts: 205 Location: Direct Enclosed Transporter
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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HarrysRatBug wrote: |
I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
Back your trailer against another vehicle
or against a light pole or a wall or building.
If those aren’t available - park at an angle
against a curb or grass area so the vehicle
can’t be off loaded. _________________ Jim is on the road @ http://www.trulyvintagetrailers.citymax.com/trulyvintage-feedback.html |
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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11027 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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Mauidude Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2022 Posts: 28 Location: Haiku Hawaii
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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Do not use CFR classic! I brought my SC in from Netherlands, price was ok however they couldn’t seem to get it on a boat to Hawaii once it arrived in San Diego, it sat for over 2 months! After prodding and questioning they said “oh the ship company says the bill of sale is too old” ! WTF? Why didn’t you contact me as soon as that problem arose? ( why that is a policy is beyond me) I don’t think I’ll ever ship international again because it was such a bad experience. |
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OldSchoolVW's Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2020 Posts: 650 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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HarrysRatBug wrote: |
I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
As far as theft is concerned:
Try to stay at motels that are a couple of miles from the interstate (harder to grab, run and disappear) or in smaller towns.
Park the rig in a well lit area either right outside your room or that can be easily seen by front desk.
Consider using something like these personal alarms on any entry points:
https://www.amazon.com/Taiker-Personal-Emergency-S...&psc=1
Wheel chock locks: https://www.amazon.com/Trimax-TCL75-Deluxe-Universal-Lock-Yellow/dp/B001H494DC
Basically the more deterrents the better … hopefully enough to encourage thieves to look for a target with fewer or no hassles.
Or you could just get a trunk monkey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFqr3_frh3Q
The exterior deployment model would be great for vandals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhePCo2m3Dk
_________________ Tom
"Following distance is proportional to IQ."
'63 Beetle Sedan
'69 Beetle Sunroof
'70 Beetle Sedan
'73 Type 3 Fastback |
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HarrysRatBug Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2021 Posts: 27 Location: Grand Forks ND
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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Nope, my belongings will fill that up. |
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heimlich VWNOS.com
Joined: November 20, 2016 Posts: 6522 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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HarrysRatBug wrote: |
I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
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HarrysRatBug Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2021 Posts: 27 Location: Grand Forks ND
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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I plan to be moving a couple thousand miles in about 6 months. Will be towing a rental car transporter with an old Beetle on it behind a rental truck (U-Haul, Penske or Budget). Looking for experience/advice especially about theft and vandal prevention while parked at motels. |
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jspbtown Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5152
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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Just used Jeff at 4 Corners again. Great price. Super fast pickup and super communication.
This might be the 6th time or so and its always been great. |
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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11027 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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WM971252 Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2004 Posts: 1780 Location: Franklin CT
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Auto Transport/Shipping Information |
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obus wrote: |
anyone with experience shipping from Canada to the East Coast USA? Dealing with customs etc. It is a non runner and the glass is out.
haulers and advice greatly appreciated!! |
I did it long ago... At least back then if there is no motor in it it was classified as a "parts" so way cheaper for custom fees. The rest of the stuff for crossing the boarders have changed too much for me to say much. |
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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11027 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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