Auto Shippers

Barrier · 06-08-2001, 12:18 PM

Well its been 4 weeks and 2 days my Porsche is still in Auto Shipper Limbo on its' trip from San Francisco to New York. They now say it's in NJ and will be here Tues or Wed.
This is on a 2 week promise of delivery. By the way they have my credit card payment since May 9th.
Barrier

sander · sander's Garage

Really sorry to hear about that.

Out of curiousity - I don't suppose you get any kind of partial refund because they took twice as long to deliver as promised. No, I would suspect not.

How did they explain the long delay?

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Barrier · 06-08-2001, 12:35 PM

So far, denial, truck problems, guy they deal with not available until 6/11. All BS.
I'll post their name when I get my car.Whenever that is.
Barrier

sms1305 · 06-08-2001, 12:54 PM

I also had a bad experience with a certain nameless shipper, whose initials are DAS, when shipping from San Francisco to Mass. The car arrived quickly, but with a smashed rear left quarter & light assembly. I'm still pissed, and they say their liability is only $250. I can't even buy one lens for that.

twin plugged targa · twin plugged targa's Garage

I have used a car transportation agent who uses the more expensive hauling companys but gets discount which makes it cheaper than if you contact the company direct.
For example, this year it cost me about $800 + $100 agents fee total $900. Talking to the guy who loaded the ragtop, he said normally it costs about $12-1300 to do the same trip (Florida-New Jersey enclosed transport)
The contacts name is 'Sherin' I forgetthe name of her company but the # is 561 988 1588 fax 561 988 1688.
Hope this helps anyone needing a reliable cheap form of shipping!
Rgds Ben

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Barrier · 06-09-2001, 01:45 AM

BTT

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

Sounds like standard procedure for the trucking companies that I've dealt with...

-Wayne

don911 · don911's Garage

I used Intercity Lines last year when I bought my car. They advertise in Excellence and that's where I found them. They only use enclosed trailers and the service was great. It cost me $900 to ship my car from S. Cal. to Seattle and it was here in 5 days. In my opinion, Intercity is the way to go.

Don
87 Coupe