Advice on car shippers?

jblaze21 · 05-12-2014, 04:03 PM

I'm looking to purchase a car on here and may need to have the car shipped cross country.

Any advice/suggestions on any reputable companies?

Enclosed/non-enclosed?

Any "gotchas" I need to be aware of prior?

Never shipped a car before so I'm looking for advice. Thanks in advance!

Harry Da Hamster · 05-12-2014, 05:42 PM

Can't advise you on shipping companies.

But make sure you thoroughly detail the car prior to shipment with a good sealant/coating to protect it from excessive rail dust which may pit the clearcoat.

M3-S65 · 05-12-2014, 06:03 PM

I have shipped a couple of cars...you put a listing and multiple shipping companies bid for you business.
http://www.uship.com/

Dont give them money ..unless they are willing to go through an escrow company or willing to list on ebay..they can easily list it with a "buy it now price" and you then get the buyer protection backing up to 50k in case you never get the car.
https://www.escrow.com/

You may also want to get the car inspected...they kinda do a piss poor job honestly. They listen to it, take a bunch of pictures check for leaks under car....nothing more than that almost a waste of money but better than nothing...
http://www.inspectmyride.com/?client...d=300670033036

kiloil · 05-12-2014, 06:33 PM

Uship did a fantastic job shipping my boat from TX to FL. I will use them all the time.

PinkFlamingo · 05-12-2014, 06:58 PM

UShip is not really a shipping company, it's more like a platform for random shippers to bid on your criteria. If you want an actual shipping company that uses enclosed transport I would suggest Plycar. They shipped my last M that sold to a buyer across the country. They were very professional and the service was top notch.

slicer · 05-12-2014, 06:59 PM

I used Reliable Auto Transport for my cross country move and was very impressed.

zamboni1 · 05-12-2014, 08:13 PM

Intercity Transport.

///Matthew · 05-12-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni1

Intercity Transport.

This. I've shipped cars via a few different companies and I will only use intercity from now on. Amazing service, and no excuses or delays. Car arrived exactly when they said it would, and it was a cross country CA-NJ run...

jblaze21 · 05-12-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Matthew

This. I've shipped cars via a few different companies and I will only use intercity from now on. Amazing service, and no excuses or delays. Car arrived exactly when they said it would, and it was a cross country CA-NJ run...

Thanks for the info. By the way, how long did it take cross country like that?

Also what did it cost you?

TrevorM3 · 05-12-2014, 08:39 PM

I hear good things about JP logistics as well.

M3-S65 · 05-13-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jblaze21

Thanks for the info. By the way, how long did it take cross country like that?

Also what did it cost you?

With Uship I used a group called Montway and it cost 1k. Of course I was transporting a cheap car... Took about a week to schedule and ship it..

However, for a BMW M3...closed transport? I am very interested in what these other guys spent also ??

chris s · 05-13-2014, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matthew

This. I've shipped cars via a few different companies and I will only use intercity from now on. Amazing service, and no excuses or delays. Car arrived exactly when they said it would, and it was a cross country CA-NJ run...

+1... shipped my car from cali to NY without incident...enclosed carrier. i will definitely use them again if need be. They're a board sponsor on 6speedonline and give a discount if you say you're a member. Seem to be the shipper of choice over there.

I wasn't bargain shopping when it was time to ship my car. A little extra for peace of mind was worth it.

WinterSoldier · 05-13-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

I hear good things about JP logistics as well.

+1 JP Logistics shipped my new-to-me M3 from CA to AR perfectly. Crazy fast too. 3 days. The driver was a pleasure to talk to, he did a great job.

omegaSMP300 · 05-13-2014, 11:13 PM

Intercity Lines.

M3ryder55 · 05-18-2014, 11:54 PM

I just picked up a lime rock from Barryc and I'm using GT Motorsport. They are the worst

Promised me one thing and today I find out the car is in a storage unit in North Carolina and wil not be here for another 2 weeks

I'm pissed

cws · 05-20-2014, 04:26 PM

Intercity is the best.

jhbrennan · 05-21-2014, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3ryder55

I just picked up a lime rock from Barryc and I'm using GT Motorsport. They are the worst

Promised me one thing and today I find out the car is in a storage unit in North Carolina and wil not be here for another 2 weeks

I'm pissed

What criteria did you use to select GT Motorsport?

M3ryder55 · 05-21-2014, 08:44 AM

Read some reviews and it seemed legit

Brian0473 · 05-21-2014, 08:45 AM

Intercity always treated me well. Very professional. Great communication. Clean trucks.

Flea7 · 05-21-2014, 12:52 PM

I used a company called bluestar. The Lambo dealership where I bought my car in Miami recommended them.
Talked to them on a Friday ......got my M3 on Monday the week after. So..... 9 days. Miami to Seattle. The cost was $1800 for a covered transport. Smooth transaction.

dknydiep · 06-12-2014, 05:31 PM

Montway's price on Uship is much higher than if you call them directly. $1349 from NY to CA. Let's see how they do though, after I get my car.

M3Carbon · 06-12-2014, 05:45 PM

I can tell you who NOT to use.... Auto Relocation Plus. Worst company we've ever used to transport our vehicles. Still trying to recoup over $4000 in damage they caused.

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jblaze21 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Anywhere iTrader: (0)	Advice on car shippers? I'm looking to purchase a car on here and may need to have the car shipped cross country. Any advice/suggestions on any reputable companies? Enclosed/non-enclosed? Any "gotchas" I need to be aware of prior? Never shipped a car before so I'm looking for advice. Thanks in advance!
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05-12-2014, 05:42 PM	#2
Harry Da Hamster Captain 86 Rep 623 Posts Drives: The Bus Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HNL iTrader: (5)	Can't advise you on shipping companies. But make sure you thoroughly detail the car prior to shipment with a good sealant/coating to protect it from excessive rail dust which may pit the clearcoat.
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05-12-2014, 06:03 PM	#3
M3-S65 Banned 41 Rep 881 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	I have shipped a couple of cars...you put a listing and multiple shipping companies bid for you business. http://www.uship.com/ Dont give them money ..unless they are willing to go through an escrow company or willing to list on ebay..they can easily list it with a "buy it now price" and you then get the buyer protection backing up to 50k in case you never get the car. https://www.escrow.com/ You may also want to get the car inspected...they kinda do a piss poor job honestly. They listen to it, take a bunch of pictures check for leaks under car....nothing more than that almost a waste of money but better than nothing... http://www.inspectmyride.com/?client...d=300670033036
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05-12-2014, 06:33 PM	#4
kiloil Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Uship did a fantastic job shipping my boat from TX to FL. I will use them all the time. __________________ 2015 M4 Looking for a 50' SeaRay
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05-12-2014, 06:58 PM	#5
PinkFlamingo Car Shopping Addict 264 Rep 908 Posts Drives: 981 GT4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	UShip is not really a shipping company, it's more like a platform for random shippers to bid on your criteria. If you want an actual shipping company that uses enclosed transport I would suggest Plycar. They shipped my last M that sold to a buyer across the country. They were very professional and the service was top notch. __________________
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05-12-2014, 06:59 PM	#6
slicer Major General 2736 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	I used Reliable Auto Transport for my cross country move and was very impressed. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M
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05-12-2014, 08:13 PM	#7
zamboni1 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 08' e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hyannis MA iTrader: (0)	Intercity Transport.
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05-12-2014, 08:39 PM	#10
TrevorM3 Banned 3322 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I hear good things about JP logistics as well.
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05-13-2014, 11:13 PM	#14
omegaSMP300 Lieutenant 65 Rep 520 Posts Drives: Macan S, Boxster GTS, R8 V10+ Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Intercity Lines. __________________ 2017 R8 V10 Plus, 2016 Boxster GTS, 2015 Macan S, 2015 V12 Vantage S - Pending Sale, 2013 911 C4S - Sold, 2012 V8 Vantage S - Sold, 2013 DB9 - Sold, 2011 997.2 Targa 4s - Sold, 2011 E90 335i M-Sport - Sold, 2013 981 Boxster S - Sold, 2006 E46 M3 - Sold, 2010 E60 M5 - Sold, 2006 E46 M3 - Sold, 2011.5 E90 M3 - Sold, 2006 325i - Sold, 2004 Mazda6 - Sold
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05-18-2014, 11:54 PM	#15
M3ryder55 Major 191 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: 15' MW/SO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA iTrader: (3)	I just picked up a lime rock from Barryc and I'm using GT Motorsport. They are the worst Promised me one thing and today I find out the car is in a storage unit in North Carolina and wil not be here for another 2 weeks I'm pissed
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05-20-2014, 04:26 PM	#16
cws New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Loomis, CA iTrader: (0)	Intercity is the best.
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05-21-2014, 08:44 AM	#18
M3ryder55 Major 191 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: 15' MW/SO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA iTrader: (3)	Read some reviews and it seemed legit
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05-21-2014, 08:45 AM	#19
Brian0473 Lieutenant 31 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2010 SSII DCT Coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (8)	Intercity always treated me well. Very professional. Great communication. Clean trucks. __________________ No toys right now... My old M3:
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Flea7 Major 112 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT/F48 X1/F430/F12 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 X1 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00] 2005 Ferrari F430 [0.00] 2014 Ferrari F12 Be ... [10.00]	I used a company called bluestar. The Lambo dealership where I bought my car in Miami recommended them. Talked to them on a Friday ......got my M3 on Monday the week after. So..... 9 days. Miami to Seattle. The cost was $1800 for a covered transport. Smooth transaction. __________________
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06-12-2014, 05:31 PM	#21
dknydiep Private 2 Rep 85 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Montway's price on Uship is much higher than if you call them directly. $1349 from NY to CA. Let's see how they do though, after I get my car.
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06-12-2014, 05:45 PM	#22
M3Carbon Captain 34 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3, AW/FRE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	I can tell you who NOT to use.... Auto Relocation Plus. Worst company we've ever used to transport our vehicles. Still trying to recoup over $4000 in damage they caused. __________________ Instagram @m3carbon
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