BOSS302 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Looking for a very good auto transporter company to transport a car from Pennsylvania to Florida. Anyone have any suggestions, experience, recommendations.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I'd check the ads in the back of Hemmings. That's where I found a good company some years ago. I'd then annouce your choice on here, just in case someone had a problem with them. My guy was a couple of days late, but he was recommended by a high end car dealer in Florida, so I didn't worry about it. Sometimes these truckers will divert a little off the beaten path to pick up something on their way. The fuel prices are killing them right now. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 My personal experiences are with VIP and Passport, and they are both very good. There are a lot of others that are just as good. If you're trying to get it done on the cheap, you'll have to look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 For years, mine has been with Passport Transport as well. Quality service! Passport is now owned by FedEx and goes under the name FedEx Critical Care. The equipment and drivers are the same as before. Contact them at 1-800-325-4267. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 My advice is to shop! I recently had a quote from three carriers including Reliable (I have used them often) and one quote was almost double the two others ( which were almost identical)!BTW, my quote was from Florida to Pa. email me privately and I will share the results.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olds 442 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 You have a private message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomEli Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Platinum Transport carried my 1921 Franklin cross country and took very good care of it. Pay the going rate and don't bother with cheap estimates -- you're only asking for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSS302 Posted April 14, 2005 Author Share Posted April 14, 2005 Thanks for all the great information.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 My son recently had a jeep shipped from Texas to NJ and did a lot of research on the internet for haulers. One thing he did was check better business bureau and also ICC. I believe they maintain a site that has info about licensed carriers. I've heard also there is a website out there somewhere in cyberspace that posts reviews of haulers. I'll try to get some more specific info and post it .Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 The website to check is www.auto-transport-reviews.comThere are reviews from people who have used the companies listed. There are quite a few people in the business. Its fun reading through some of the comments there!Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Mills Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 We just shipped my son's Charger from PA to Portland OR last week. Reliable was the least expensive but wanted to "warehouse" the car at their terminal until they had a load for the Northwest; Horseless Carriage was to pick the car up, but they never showed up or returned any of our phone calls. We went with Passport and we were very pleased with the service. The car arrived there in 5 days from the day of pick up. The prices we got were all within a couple hundred dollars of each other. From our experience, I would recommend Passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAV8FORD Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I need to move an engine from California to Pennsylvania. It has been rebuilt, so it needs to be kept clean and dry. I need recommendations for transporters please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSS302 Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 Is Passport and FEDEX one of the same? It apears they are.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsford Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I had a 1955 Ford Crown picked up in N.J. and delivered to my home in Spencerport N.Y. The company used a one car enclosed container hauler. They do haul from here to Florida with both open car haulers and closed container. I was very satisfied with the company and people at the firm. It is family owned and they try very hard to please. I am sure they would pickup your car in Pa. The charge for my car was about $500 but that was last August before the gas increases and they had to go to N.J. empty to pick up my car. Their company is: DIDAS AUTO TRANSPORT, 8289 Sackett Rd., Bergen, N.Y. 14416 585-494-1910 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 70 Electra Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 I've used Pilot successfully several times and would recommend them without reservation. That has been GM's carrier for show cars for many years. Reliable is also very good.Regardless of carrier, read the small print about "up" charges. Basic things like jump starting at car is an extra charge from some carriers. Also, the amount of money that must be pre-paid varies.If you're not in a hurry, you can often save a bundle by using "next available" space. They may have to give you a 2-3 week window for the move but the cost is much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Fiesta Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I would go with Dependable Auto Shippers or Intercity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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