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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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. |
Made the move safely. Thanks for the suggestions. Only bad part was the ice removal once we got here! |
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bigdog1962 Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2010 Posts: 1586 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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