Shipping a car from Victoria/Vancouver to Toronto

johndeere · 01-18-2013, 05:09 PM

Found a company, www.fasttracks.net which quoted me $870 + HST + Fuel Surcharge to ship from Vancouver to Toronto. Now, unless the Fuel Surcharge is like $600 this price seems extremely low....as in I won't see my car again low.

Anyone ever used Fasttracks.net (J Simons)?

Can anyone recommend a solid shipping company, preferably to ship from Victoria to Toronto, that is also not an arm and a leg to ship?

sawzall · 01-18-2013, 06:22 PM

Have you called TFX International? http://www.tfxinternational.com. I've used them before and was happy with their service. This was to move a car from Florida to Toronto (but they do Canada wide as well).

johndeere · 01-18-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sawzall

Have you called TFX International? http://www.tfxinternational.com. I've used them before and was happy with their service. This was to move a car from Florida to Toronto (but they do Canada wide as well).

I have not, but did fill out their online quote form as per your referral. Thanks.

bing240sx · 01-18-2013, 11:06 PM

we just used: www.uship.com to ship an S6 from Toronto to Calgary and a Denali HD back from Calgary to Toronto and it was $1,500 - $1,700 each so your quote sounds very low.

we had no issues with the provider we used. i don't know the specifics but they delivered on time as stated this past week.

Havok_2011 · 01-18-2013, 11:09 PM

I know a few people that have also used TFX to ship cars up from the US to Canada. Sounds like a solid/trustworthy company. I also see them at least 2 to 3 times each summer unloading a lambo or ferrari outside of my office in Yorkville, they are a pretty popular option.

On a side note, I am part of an exotic car club, I will post up and ask the people there if they know anything about fasttracks or alternative options, and if the price sounds right.

Gearhead999s · 01-18-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bing240sx

we just used: www.uship.com to ship an S6 from Toronto to Calgary and a Denali HD back from Calgary to Toronto and it was $1,500 - $1,700 each so your quote sounds very low.

we had no issues with the provider we used. i don't know the specifics but they delivered on time as stated this past week.

That quote is for rail transport which is not an ideal way to ship a vehicle that you care about and is much cheaper than shipping in an inclosed truck.

johndeere · 01-19-2013, 05:24 PM

So fasttracks got back to me. Their $870 with tax and fuel comes to around $1200 from Vancouver and $1500 from Victoria.

First bid on uship it was $1900 uncovered and $2700 covered :S

Kwando · 01-19-2013, 07:09 PM

Maybe you'll get on shipping wars? Good luck. I would just drive it if I were you lol unless you're shipping to a buyer.

johndeere · 01-19-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kwando

Maybe you'll get on shipping wars? Good luck. I would just drive it if I were you lol unless you're shipping to a buyer.

It's over 4000 km. I drove here from Toronto and not up for it again. Plus I don't really trust driving an out of warranty car for over 4K km straight.

Havok_2011 · 01-22-2013, 11:01 AM

Here are some quotes from the guy at the Exotic Car Cruise Club that responded to you inquiry:

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Way too low!! Mtl-To is 500 min no way even with fullish load would be that cheap

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I used TFX to ship my car, they did an excellent job

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We use TFX to ship our Race Cars and they are Toronto based

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That is a good price but he can do better on www.uship.com where truckers bid on your shipment when they have room available for long hauls. Cars, cargo, whatever.

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Seems very cheap. I paid $1200 to ship a project vehicle from Sacramento to Port Huron last year and that was $1200+ and I got a really cheap deal on that.

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my parents shipped their car by rail from van->tor. cost about $1000.

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DONT USE THE TRAIN!!!!!!!! I had a car brought over from bc by train and when it got here the clutch was ruined and there were a few dings as well as 2 of my winter tires disappeared ...

johndeere · 01-23-2013, 12:02 AM

Thanks Havok.

THE TECH · 01-23-2013, 09:21 AM

Have you tried Reliable Carriers? They do the Mecum and Barrett Jackson cars.

Gearhead999s · 01-23-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Have you tried Reliable Carriers? They do the Mecum and Barrett Jackson cars.

TFX are on a level with Reliable and are based here in Toronto.I have used them many times with good results.

Doctor J · 01-23-2013, 01:48 PM

You should drive it! It's an amazing experience

johndeere · 01-24-2013, 11:45 AM

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You should drive it! It's an amazing experience

I drove here from Toronto a year and a half ago. It was definitely a great experience. This time around I just want to ship the car and fly over.

AP2 · 01-25-2013, 09:09 AM

Interesting discussion here. FYI, TFX is the only carrier that allows you to load up to 200 lbs of personal stuff in the car. That might help a bit for shipping stuff over the country.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-25-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 3magine

Found a company, www.fasttracks.net which quoted me $870 + HST + Fuel Surcharge to ship from Vancouver to Toronto. Now, unless the Fuel Surcharge is like $600 this price seems extremely low....as in I won't see my car again low.

Anyone ever used Fasttracks.net (J Simons)?

Can anyone recommend a solid shipping company, preferably to ship from Victoria to Toronto, that is also not an arm and a leg to ship?

In 2007 I wanted to ship both my cars from Edmonton to London, best cost at they time was $1,000- for each.

I ended up getting a good one way air fare to drive my second car from WestJet and drove both cars myself. Great fun it was and I knew at all times my cars were safe and in good hands

Now I understand not all of us have the time to do this ... Still what a wonderful road trip.

Good luck in finding the right shipper!

Havok_2011 · 01-25-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AP2

Interesting discussion here. FYI, TFX is the only carrier that allows you to load up to 200 lbs of personal stuff in the car. That might help a bit for shipping stuff over the country.

Wow that's definitely a plus!

BMRLVR · 01-25-2013, 01:40 PM

+1 for TFX. They are a top notch operation!!! They shipped my 1994 Euro M3 from Toronto to Edmonton for $2095 Fully insured, and the car arrived in perfect condition. The driver of the Truck even called me personally to tell me he would be delayed due to a snow storm on the prairies. He then updated me of a new ETA as soon as he was able to get under way!

Member TTBear had his Gallardo shipped with them as well and was very happy with the service.

Thanks for the recommendation Duncan!

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johndeere mhmmmm 136 Rep 633 Posts Drives: MS3X Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	So fasttracks got back to me. Their $870 with tax and fuel comes to around $1200 from Vancouver and $1500 from Victoria. First bid on uship it was $1900 uncovered and $2700 covered :S
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Kwando Major 431 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Maybe you'll get on shipping wars? Good luck. I would just drive it if I were you lol unless you're shipping to a buyer.
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johndeere mhmmmm 136 Rep 633 Posts Drives: MS3X Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Thanks Havok.
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AP2 Captain 47 Rep 978 Posts Drives: P100D Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Interesting discussion here. FYI, TFX is the only carrier that allows you to load up to 200 lbs of personal stuff in the car. That might help a bit for shipping stuff over the country.
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BMRLVR Grease Monkey 293 Rep 2,646 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3,1994 Euro E36 M3/4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (3)	+1 for TFX. They are a top notch operation!!! They shipped my 1994 Euro M3 from Toronto to Edmonton for $2095 Fully insured, and the car arrived in perfect condition. The driver of the Truck even called me personally to tell me he would be delayed due to a snow storm on the prairies. He then updated me of a new ETA as soon as he was able to get under way! Member TTBear had his Gallardo shipped with them as well and was very happy with the service. Thanks for the recommendation Duncan! __________________ 2011 E90 M3 ZCP - Individual Moonstone/Individual Amarone Extended/Individual Piano Black With Inlay:LINK!!! 1994 Euro E36 M3 Sedan - Daytona Violet/Mulberry:LINK!!!
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