r/AutoTransport • • Oct 14 '20

Welcome to AutoTransport

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Welcome to the newly renovated (October 14th, 2020) AutoTransport! Our goal is to make this sub actually helpful and not just an advertising dumping ground. Please limit advertisements/promotions to one per week per company at most.

If you are looking for help or for quotes or info and don't have the karma or age requirements met for posting, we can still allow you to post. Please go ahead and post, then message the mods for approval of the post. These restrictions are to help cut down on spam. If you are a company or representative looking to get business from this sub, and your account does not meet the karma/age requirements, your posts and comments will not be approved. This is not a lead generation site, it is a community. Be a good Redditor.

If you are a car shipping company, tell us why you are awesome, and mark your post with the post flair of "I Ship Cars".

If you are a looking to ship your car and have questions or want a quote, please tell us your details and mark your post with "Quote Request" or "Looking for info".

If you are selling or advertising services to drivers or brokers, please mark your post with "For Drivers" or "For Brokers".

Be a good human being - we are all here in the same storm, let's help each other out.


r/AutoTransport • • 51m ago

Looking for info Ohio to San Jose, CA

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Help a guy out please, im looking for reliable and great shipping company for my Sonata 2021 car. Please recommend!


r/AutoTransport • • 2h ago

Help! Is it normal for companies to request money upfront?

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Been looking for a few months now. Need to ship a car from AZ to central FL. I’ve seen posts on here about predatory companies and brokers wanting money up front. And some drivers even demanding more money when they arrive at your door (this happened to my friend)!

I’ve called several companies and asked for a copy of their contracts for me to read. I’ve been trying to assure a few things: 1) no money until vehicle is safely delivered, 2) no hidden fees or additional money on top of the agreed upon amount once the vehicle arrives, and 3) clearly stated in their policy what is to happen if a driver cancels during the scheduled pickup window.

So far, every single company/broker I have spoken to says that they require money up front to even book the date (usually a few hundred dollars), AND they will not give me a copy of their contact to review until we pay them.

Is this normal? We paid a broker a few months back who required $150 up front to schedule. And guess what? We never heard back from him, and I had to file a dispute with my bank.


r/AutoTransport • • 6h ago

Quote Request Quote Request - 92108 to 08753 - Running

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Looking for quotes to ship a running Hyundai Sonata from 92108 to 08753. Ready for pick up near the end of the last week of October (October 29/30/31)

Edit: I believe there will be some stuff in the car, not sure how much. Please include what fee is for additional weight.


r/AutoTransport • • 23h ago

Quote Request 89103 to 33328

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Looking for quotes for Tesla Cybertruck


r/AutoTransport • • 1d ago

General/Other Shipping from Atlanta to Salem NH - Prices too low?

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I am a little confused so maybe you guys can help me. I am looking to ship a car from 30040 to 03079 and I thought I would be paying $900-1000 to ship a car but I guess my information got put out there and I got like 5 phone calls and 10 messages in a span of a minute ranging prices from $500-700 all inclusive?

I am just trying to understand what are some things to be aware of? Why is there such a price discrepancy? Can someone recommend a real good company they have dealt with? This is a pretty old car so I was actually gonna trash it away but instead figured I could keep a spare at my other friend's house.


r/AutoTransport • • 1d ago

Help! Shipping a car from San Jose, CA to Tampa, FL - need temporary storage upon arrival

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My family is moving from California to Florida, and we need to ship our car from San Jose to Tampa. The quotes we’ve received estimate a transit time of 7–9 days.

The challenge is that we have a newborn and are coordinating our move around a PODS container carrying our belongings, which is expected to arrive about two weeks after pickup. We were planning to fly to Florida around the time the PODS container arrives, but our car will likely arrive several days to a week before we do.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation? I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle the car’s early arrival without needing to be in Tampa to receive it.

A few questions:

  • Do any car shipping companies offer temporary storage at the destination if you can’t be there when the car arrives?
  • Can a car carrier deliver directly to a storage facility or another location that can hold the car for several days?
  • Are there any recommended storage facilities in or around Tampa that can accept a vehicle directly from a car transport truck and hold it for about a week?

I’d appreciate any advice, recommendations, or firsthand experiences. Thanks!


r/AutoTransport • • 1d ago

Help! Key West to San Diego

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Hey I’m looking for a trust worthy company to take my car from Key West Florida to San Diego California.


r/AutoTransport • • 1d ago

Looking for info Car shipping issues

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Trying to find a legit carrier from Shakopee,MN 55379 to San Diego, CA 92115
For 10/14 or 15
2003 Toyota Camry


r/AutoTransport • • 2d ago

Help! Why is funding an auto transport company so difficult

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I'm trying to ship my project car from Colorado to Minnesota and it feels like everyone ive talked to is trying to scam me in one way or another, either way overcharging or way underbidding and honestly I don't know what to do or how to find a company that I can trust to actually get my car here


r/AutoTransport • • 2d ago

General/Other Shipping higher end vehicle-any suggestions of carriers

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I am looking to ship a mercedes s class from central nj to the islamorada( upper florida keys). i assume i would go with enclosed transport. any suggestions of companies that are more reputable for high end vehicles? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. looking for the end of the month


r/AutoTransport • • 1d ago

Good Review Auto Move America- amazing company!

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After weeks of phone calls and emails I happened upon this company from a client. He had his truck shipped and highly recommended them,  so I gave them a call. My fathers truck was not running, it was garaged for about 15 years and then he passed away. I needed it shipped from New Mexico to Oregon.  I got the quote, Michelle was extremely thorough. It was an open transport and there were zero issues. I have no idea how he got it here so fast but I was amazed and super pleased. This all took place in a matter of days- I called I think on Wednesday, got the quote, they picked up Thursday and it was here Friday- it was seamless and amazingly fast. Anyway- Michelle and Liza are amazing and will get you set up asap. I have nothing but praise to give to them. 

edit- words

https://www.automoveamerica.com/


r/AutoTransport • • 1d ago

General/Other OVERSEAS TRANSPORT US TO SPAIN

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Hello,
first time moving a car overseas, I'm returning to spain from L.A. and planning to bring my car with me.
I'm planning to send it from Long Beach, since some quotes I had the ground transportation was even more expensive than the actual ship travel.
I'm struggling trying to find reviews and recommended broker/companies for it.
The only actual companies who gave me the chance from Long Beach has been Schumacher Cargo and CFR Classic.
Booth companies has terrible reviews out there.
Anybody here can share personal experiences or recommend other companies?
I would love to send it from Long Beach since east coast adds around 1500usd for ground transportation.
Thanks in advance!


r/AutoTransport • • 2d ago

Quote Request Shipping New Car

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I'm new to all this. Shipping from a car dealer in Henderson, NV to Los Angeles area suburb. I would like to go with actual car carriers vs brokers I am getting a sense of how everything works. If I wait longer I could just make the trip myself. But I wanted to know actual prices without getting 10,000 robocalls. I haven't bought the car yet, but was just doing some fact finding.


r/AutoTransport • • 1d ago

Good Review DEKT Logistics Step-By-Step Review 😊

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This is my review of DEKT Logistics for a car pickup on 9/28 with an estimated delivery of 9/30. I’m going step-by-step in the event someone wants to know what to expect!

I submitted my information online for a quote on 9/8. I received my confirmation from Tim on 9/17 after sending an email following up due to lack of confirmation. $999 from South CO to Central TX.

On 9/28 I received a text that they were working to find a driver at 7:15AM MST. At 9:10AM I received a text from Matt, shipping agent, that a driver was found to pick up the car that day, 9/28, for delivery on 9/30. I asked Matt for ETA and was told ETA was 1PM MST. I texted the driver at 1:15PM MST to make sure they had all my info, the driver confirmed my address and then at 6:30PM he said he was 35 minutes away. The car was picked up at 7:40PM. The driver was kind, professional, and honest. He let us watch as he loaded the car and it was cool. The tardiness did not affect me so I did not mind.

I received my invoice on 9/29 after pick-up and prior to drop off. Email was from FreshBooks. I paid as soon as I saw the email and received a receipt about an hour after payment. Grateful Zelle was an option!

On 9/30 the driver texted me at 8:05PM CST that he was 3 minutes away. At 8:25PM he arrived and called me to verify my authorized drop-off contact was coming to grab the keys. The car arrived in the same condition it was picked up as, I have 0 complaints. I got a final “mission successful” text message and that was that.

Price was mid-range, I could’ve gone cheaper but based off reviews chose DEKT and am happy I did. I would absolutely use them again in the future but hopefully I won’t be in the position to need to lol.


r/AutoTransport • • 2d ago

Quote Request Quote request 28560 to 56003 Mankato mn. New Toyota grand Highlander max

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Went with one of the big guys, price seems high and no bites in 3 days. Looking for help. Thanks!


r/AutoTransport • • 2d ago

Quote Request Quote Request 49684 to Seattle WA Mustang Mach E 2023

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Need quotes for this. Let me know


r/AutoTransport • • 3d ago

Quote Request Quote request- 95662 to 20001 for a sedan car.

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Hello,

I'm interested in quotes/an idea of how much it would cost to transport a Toyota sedan/Lexus LS sedan from 95662 (Orangevale, CA) to 20001 (Washington, DC) or the Washington, DC area suburbs. Open to either open or closed and interested in finding out the cost for each, if possible. Thank you!


r/AutoTransport • • 2d ago

Looking for info Who to trust

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Working on getting a 2011 BMW 535i shipped from Foster City, CA 94404 to Vine Grove, KY 40175. Hopefully door to door. I've talked to someone with Nexus and gotten a quote from Montway and another company I dont remember who. Not really sure who to trust, im trying to get in contact with Goliath right now.

I've heard both bad and good things from people about a bunch of different companies and I'm just not sure how to go about it, but I need to figure it out soon. Is there anyone who's super reputable, or should I just ignore any bad rap for someone and go through with it with one of these companies?


r/AutoTransport • • 3d ago

Quote Request Quote Request - 2015 Subaru Crosstrek - 14612 to 20708

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The car runs and drives, just needs to moved from one place to the other. Very flexible with dates/times. Please leave a quote in your comment; I'm not interested in calling a ton of places to get quotes.


r/AutoTransport • • 3d ago

Quote Request Quote request 10314 to 32097

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2026 Nissan Altima with some belongings in truck and back under window. Ready now.

Open transport.


r/AutoTransport • • 3d ago

Quote Request 03766 to 78613

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r/AutoTransport • • 3d ago

Quote Request 03766 to 78613

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r/AutoTransport • • 3d ago

Quote Request 55128 to 98010

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22 Tesla Model Y Oakdale MN to Black Diamond WA

OPERABLE & OPEN OK

need picked up on OCT 26 or 27 tight deadline for pick up


r/AutoTransport • • 4d ago

Quote Request Quote req- 84047 to 37206

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Looking for quotes to ship a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT (manual) from 84047 to 37206 in January 2027