What's the most reasonable vehicle transport company? - LotusTalk

tvdmc · 05-19-2008, 09:05 PM

Looking for a good, reliable and quality car transport company (enclosed with lift gate) is like looking for a needle in a hay stack. Any reccommendation? Horseless Carriage is great, but cost an arm and a leg (maybe just an arm). Intercity Lines' price is OK, but not 100% sure. Reliable Carrier, Inc is a bit cheaper, but not sure about quality and reliability. AutoGo is questionable. Any other reccomendations??

plastique999 · 05-19-2008, 09:22 PM

Try Angel Auto Transport .... they shipped my M6 from Fl to CA in perfect condition

They are ranked very highly on Transport Reviews.com - Ratings and Reviews of Auto Transport Companies - Your Source For Finding a Quality Auto Transporter!

tvdmc · 05-19-2008, 10:05 PM

I did call them and left a message with a receptionist, and they returned my call a few days (about 5 days) later... It did not seem like they have great service. If they called me back a few days later for a new business, I wonder how long later if they already got my business and the car is in their truck? How was their timing (pick up and delivery for you)?
Thx,

tvdmc · 05-19-2008, 10:06 PM

Was it in an enclosed truck? Did they use lift gate or ramp?

qball · 05-19-2008, 10:27 PM

I bet the search feature here at Lotustalk could help you...

E5PR1T · 05-19-2008, 11:52 PM

Go with Intercity. That's what I used when shipping my car from MD to CA. They even gave me the cell number of the driver, so I can get an update on where the car is.

megatron · 05-20-2008, 05:56 AM

You might also try calling your local high end car dealership to see who they use. You might even be able to lower your cost if they happen to be dropping a car of at the dealer.

Brian 111 · 05-20-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvdmc

Intercity Lines' price is OK, but not 100% sure.

Intercity rocks. They just moved 3 cars from my parent's estate to me, and they were very impressive. They were very thorough with their inspection, their rig was impeccable (clean, and solid floors so your ride doesn't get dripped on) and the staff is 100% professional. This trip the drivers were a charming husband and wife team. And they were hundreds less than others (Toledo to Hartford). I won't use anyone else again.

P.S. Hog Haulers is also first class, and very reasonably priced, but as of May 1st no longer serve the eastern half of the country.

gregte · 05-22-2008, 01:33 PM

Intercity Lines, Not the cheapest but a first class outfit.

Torro · 05-22-2008, 01:59 PM

I have used Intercity and Horseless Carriage both are very good haulers, the latter is the cheaper one.

Todd

plastique999 · 05-22-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvdmc

I did call them and left a message with a receptionist, and they returned my call a few days (about 5 days) later... It did not seem like they have great service. If they called me back a few days later for a new business, I wonder how long later if they already got my business and the car is in their truck? How was their timing (pick up and delivery for you)?
Thx,

Hmmm....they called me back quickly, and called me during the transport several times....transport was just over a week.

I shipped my M6 enclosed...here is a vid of delivery:
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RedWing · 05-22-2008, 02:59 PM

I just posted on a great experience using Cosmos who linked me to De Poise trucking (the actual carrier) - they were great! $1300 SF to Atlanta, enclosed.

akandok · 05-22-2008, 03:01 PM

They are very close to the curb there...

I would recommend reliable-carriers.com

although I work for rcgauto.com

perryeyges · 05-22-2008, 03:15 PM

A HUGE no-no is to ever back a car out onto the elevator ramp without one of those big black rubber wheel chocks on either the LH or RH side of the ramp directly in the path of a rear wheel.

Just in case the drivers foot slips off the clutch or something weird should happen that wheel chock would stop a rolling car. An Intercity driver could be fired if that video ever got back to dispatch(and it was an Intercity Lines driver delivering that M6)
Your M-6 could have easily gone right off the back of the elevator ramp(BIG BADA-BOOM!)

You get exactly what you pay for. Use a reputable carrier. A few hundred more dollars is well worth it

I've seen hundreds of cars loaded and unloaded(work at a Porsche dealer)and never seen anything like that video

Raunchy truck and equipment = raunchy service IMHO

INTERCITY all the way!!

Simba · 05-23-2008, 04:26 PM

CAT Express. Run by a friend of mine, top notch service. They moved an Esprit with a dead battery for me cross country with no issue.

Britman · 05-28-2008, 05:40 AM

Had a good experience with FedEx Passport :

FedEx Custom Critical Passport Auto Transport | Enclosed Vehicle Transport | Auto Shipping

MikeG911 · 05-28-2008, 06:33 PM

FVMC hooked me up with Curves Ahead. They did a pretty decent job, ad the driver was very nice. I would use them and FVMC again.

mjf · 05-28-2008, 07:11 PM

Hog Haulers.

If they deliver in your area.

05-19-2008, 09:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
tvdmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25	What's the most reasonable vehicle transport company? Looking for a good, reliable and quality car transport company (enclosed with lift gate) is like looking for a needle in a hay stack. Any reccommendation? Horseless Carriage is great, but cost an arm and a leg (maybe just an arm). Intercity Lines' price is OK, but not 100% sure. Reliable Carrier, Inc is a bit cheaper, but not sure about quality and reliability. AutoGo is questionable. Any other reccomendations??

05-19-2008, 09:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,045	Try Angel Auto Transport .... they shipped my M6 from Fl to CA in perfect condition They are ranked very highly on Transport Reviews.com - Ratings and Reviews of Auto Transport Companies - Your Source For Finding a Quality Auto Transporter! __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

05-20-2008, 05:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
megatron Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northeast OH Posts: 869	You might also try calling your local high end car dealership to see who they use. You might even be able to lower your cost if they happen to be dropping a car of at the dealer. __________________ 05 Elise (RIP)

05-22-2008, 02:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
RedWing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 36	did you search? I just posted on a great experience using Cosmos who linked me to De Poise trucking (the actual carrier) - they were great! $1300 SF to Atlanta, enclosed. __________________ 2001.5 Audi S4 Avant, Santorin Blue, Onyx/White, Stage 2+, Daily Driver. 2006 Lotus Elise, Aspen White, Touring Pack, Black Pack, Starshield, Larini Exhaust, Fujita Intake, Weekend Fun.

05-22-2008, 03:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
akandok 2006 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,808	They are very close to the curb there... I would recommend reliable-carriers.com although I work for rcgauto.com __________________ “The biggest cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid people are so sure about things and the intelligent folks are so full of doubts.” Bertrand Russell John 3:16

05-19-2008, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
tvdmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25	I did call them and left a message with a receptionist, and they returned my call a few days (about 5 days) later... It did not seem like they have great service. If they called me back a few days later for a new business, I wonder how long later if they already got my business and the car is in their truck? How was their timing (pick up and delivery for you)? Thx,

05-19-2008, 10:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
tvdmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25	Was it in an enclosed truck? Did they use lift gate or ramp?

05-19-2008, 10:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,513 Images: 3	I bet the search feature here at Lotustalk could help you...

05-19-2008, 11:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
E5PR1T 98 Esprit V8 Calypso Red Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 138	Go with Intercity. That's what I used when shipping my car from MD to CA. They even gave me the cell number of the driver, so I can get an update on where the car is.

05-22-2008, 01:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
gregte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 47	Intercity Lines, Not the cheapest but a first class outfit.

05-22-2008, 01:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Torro Go Dawg's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Georgia, USA Posts: 270	I have used Intercity and Horseless Carriage both are very good haulers, the latter is the cheaper one. Todd

05-22-2008, 03:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	A HUGE no-no is to ever back a car out onto the elevator ramp without one of those big black rubber wheel chocks on either the LH or RH side of the ramp directly in the path of a rear wheel. Just in case the drivers foot slips off the clutch or something weird should happen that wheel chock would stop a rolling car. An Intercity driver could be fired if that video ever got back to dispatch(and it was an Intercity Lines driver delivering that M6) Your M-6 could have easily gone right off the back of the elevator ramp(BIG BADA-BOOM!) You get exactly what you pay for. Use a reputable carrier. A few hundred more dollars is well worth it I've seen hundreds of cars loaded and unloaded(work at a Porsche dealer)and never seen anything like that video Raunchy truck and equipment = raunchy service IMHO INTERCITY all the way!! Last edited by perryeyges : 05-22-2008 at 03:20 PM.

05-23-2008, 04:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 497	CAT Express. Run by a friend of mine, top notch service. They moved an Esprit with a dead battery for me cross country with no issue.

05-28-2008, 05:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
Britman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17	Had a good experience with FedEx Passport : FedEx Custom Critical Passport Auto Transport \| Enclosed Vehicle Transport \| Auto Shipping

05-28-2008, 06:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
MikeG911 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 254	FVMC hooked me up with Curves Ahead. They did a pretty decent job, ad the driver was very nice. I would use them and FVMC again. __________________ 07 CO Elise, ReVerie CF Side Scoops, ReVerie 3-Element CF Diffuser, ReVerie center console, ReVerie front splitter, 111 Tow Hook, 111 Boomerang Tow Hook, 111 Bootie, Redline Boot, BWR Key, V1. Planned R888, Larini Exhaust, CF Sills, Coil Overs of some kind...

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05-28-2008, 07:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
mjf elf Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,339	Hog Haulers. If they deliver in your area. __________________ 2007 Elise Type 72D #6 of 50