Re: Anyone shipped a car lately?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:03 am
Thanks for the Google Voice trick, that's what I am using for now.
I have a quote from Reliable Carriers for $1215. Allegedly I should get a 10% discount because I have insurance through Hagerty and it's not clear if this is with the discount or now. I need to call to find out.
I tried the Intercity Lines online quote form - but it's broken . Returns an SQL error. They need a better database developer.... I sent an email to them with the same info as their quote form demands. They are based here in MA, and I do like to "buy local".
I have a quote from autotransportdirect.com who is a broker for $1120 broken down into a $200 broker fee and the rest due to the driver on delivery. I think that the extra $95 to go with reliable carriers would be worth it so this one is likely out. I suspect all other brokers will be similar.
These are all for enclosed shipping, not that I am concerned about the car getting dirty. I don't think it will like the approach and departure angles of the open car hauler trailers.
@Dr_Strangelove (whew!), the last car I had shipped was my '78 280Z. It was shipped via "top load open trailer". The driver was quite nice, the car arrived promptly without any visible damage, however he managed to jam the gas pedal to the floor and sat in the car with the engine zinging off the rev limiter for *minutes* before he turned off the key. Later I found a cracked head which had not shown up in my pre-purchase inspection and I believe that the head cracked during this abuse.
I have a quote from Reliable Carriers for $1215. Allegedly I should get a 10% discount because I have insurance through Hagerty and it's not clear if this is with the discount or now. I need to call to find out.
I tried the Intercity Lines online quote form - but it's broken . Returns an SQL error. They need a better database developer.... I sent an email to them with the same info as their quote form demands. They are based here in MA, and I do like to "buy local".
I have a quote from autotransportdirect.com who is a broker for $1120 broken down into a $200 broker fee and the rest due to the driver on delivery. I think that the extra $95 to go with reliable carriers would be worth it so this one is likely out. I suspect all other brokers will be similar.
These are all for enclosed shipping, not that I am concerned about the car getting dirty. I don't think it will like the approach and departure angles of the open car hauler trailers.
@Dr_Strangelove (whew!), the last car I had shipped was my '78 280Z. It was shipped via "top load open trailer". The driver was quite nice, the car arrived promptly without any visible damage, however he managed to jam the gas pedal to the floor and sat in the car with the engine zinging off the rev limiter for *minutes* before he turned off the key. Later I found a cracked head which had not shown up in my pre-purchase inspection and I believe that the head cracked during this abuse.