Any recommendations on shipping companies?

[Samplingman]

I'm finishing a deal on a possible parts car that actually runs. Does anyone have any recommendations on transport companies? I'll be shipping from Virginia to New Jersey. I've called one shipper already, Alpine Auto Transporters seems inexpensive. Any advise?

 

[bluefury361]

Google "auto transport quotes". You can fill out a questionare and the info is put on the board for all transport co's to see and bid on.
Don't just pick the cheapest bidder..... and never pay up front, (aside from a brokers fee). Usually you'll pay upon delivery.
You want someone who will pick your car up and deliver it rather then having it "relayed", (loaded & unloaded) more than once.

Good luck.....

 

[Ironwolf]

Try UShip !!! I have them bidding on shipping a car from Michigan to Massachusetts and have gotten some decent bids to transport it for me. I don't know first hand how good the service will be but at this stage of my venture they seem to be competitive.

 

[MrMoparCHP]

Pickup and trailer?
Fuel $400
Room $50
Food $50

$500 total not bad

I have flown to Montana and drove a car back $500 total air gas etc. When I got my truck I even rented a car round trip and paid for gas in both vehicles 650 miles on the truck 1300 on the car and still $500

Not sure what transport will run but if you don't have access to a truck and trailer that just adds cost.

Alan

 

[Ironwolf]

I ended up getting prices that ranged from $ .84 - $ 1.21 per mile door to door open carrier.

 

[polara71]

Tell us about the parts car please

 

[Samplingman]

Tell us about the parts car please

The deal is not done yet, but a full report with photos will be forthcoming as soon as it is in my driveway.

I am still considering using a tow dolly. I have access to tow vehicle, and it's less than 200 miles to my house. Taking the time and dealing with Murphy's Law, plus the fact that I've never towed a vehicle before are causing second thoughts.

 

[detmatt]

Uship is good, I have used them for shipping engines and bigger body parts and have been pleased. I have been frustrated with the brokerage sites as the agent who's never driven a truck, gives you a price that no truck driver would even think of doing the job for. Then it takes forever as they keep raising the price.

 

[Samplingman]

Ok, I signed up through Google for an "auction", I'm not really sure what that means. I guess shippers will send me bids? I called Alpine on Saturday and they quoted $425, tax included which I thought was a fair deal, but on google I can't find anyone that low through the name your price screen. I may end up with the tow dolly after all, but now I'm wondering, do I have to have this vehicle registered to tow it?

 

[Ironwolf]

I may be wrong but I think that it depends on the state or states that you drive through ,,,,,,,,,,,,, Some require that all four wheels are on a registered & insured trailer. I would opt to rent, borrow or buy a trailer just to be sure. Last thing you need is to be driving on the road 200 miles away and get your new car & towing rig impounded and then deal with al of that shabangle

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Recommendations??????????? Stay away from tow dollys free or rented. My pecker fingerz won't last long enough to list all the reasonz. You're talking one day round trip and U-Haul rental car trailers are cheap. You say you have access to a tow vehicle???????? Don't send ah boy to do a manz job! What I meen iz, don't tow a 5,000 lb car on a 2,000 trailer with a with a Subaru outback. If your tow vehicle doesn't have the stonez borrowed or rented, walk away and hire it done! You don't really want to haul anything thru' the I-95 capital corridor for those 200 milez anyway. One false move and you're in the weedz or the Potomic. And finally, You're talking peanutz for a 200 mile move. CAN I GET A COMMENT FROM AH FEW OTHERZ WHO HAVE SPENT OVER HALF THEIR LIVEZ OUT THERE CHASING? This young man needz guidance, Jer

 

[Samplingman]

Thanks, Jer I appreciate the advise. The tow vehicle is a '94 Chevy wagon and 16 foot trailer. We wouldn't be on I-95 until we hit PA, the route goes down the coast mostly. I looked at U-Haul, but the website didn't list trailers that could haul a 4,000 lb car, I'll have to stop in and talk to a human.

 

[commando1]

CAN I GET A COMMENT FROM AH FEW OTHERZ WHO HAVE SPENT OVER HALF THEIR LIVEZ OUT THERE CHASING? This young man needz guidance, Jer

No need. You said it all, Jer....
Tow dollies are to move a car around town.
Even 16' trailers are way to scary above 50 mph.

 

[MrMoparCHP]

Thanks, Jer I appreciate the advise. The tow vehicle is a '94 Chevy wagon and 16 foot trailer. We wouldn't be on I-95 until we hit PA, the route goes down the coast mostly. I looked at U-Haul, but the website didn't list trailers that could haul a 4,000 lb car, I'll have to stop in and talk to a human.

Do a little research to make sure the tow vehicle is rated for the weight.
U-haul requires a 1-ton truck for renting their car trailers.

Alan

 

[1978 NYB]

I wouldn't worry too much about a 200 mile tow even on I-95. You can rent a truck from one of the car rental places and the trailer from U-Haul. Just drive 55 mph. Stop after 10 miles and check your hitch and the hold downs on the car. I would stop about every 50 miles after that to do the same checks.

It'll be cheaper than hiring someone to truck it for you and besides....

I'll bet you'll have a great day on the road with the loved one or your son.

 

[polara71]

FYI If you tell U haul you are towing a Dart they'll rent you the trailer. A 71 Polara fits perfect on their trailers. I towed one 45 miles through PA into Jersey, handled fine never exceeding 55 mph.

 

['69FuryIIIConvertible]

U-haul requires a 1-ton truck for renting their car trailers.

Alan

Not according to my local U haul.............pickup up the car trailer with a Jeep Compass....................Then returned it with a Ram 1500...........

 

[Stormer]

Just pay the $450 & have it shipped.

 

[commando1]

Just pay the $450 & have it shipped.

LOL!

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[MrMoparCHP]

Not according to my local U haul.............pickup up the car trailer with a Jeep Compass....................Then returned it with a Ram 1500...........

You are in Canada, different lawyers.
I tried to rent a trailer for a Valiant and they said no, then I said it's my brothers truck let me check, or its actually a F350 on I went.
The website ask a bunch of questions and I even said Valiant and it still wants a 1-ton or greater. Not saying it can't be done I'm just saying it is their rule.

Alan