I shipped my Mustang from Chicago to Phoenix last month and went with an open carrier to save $400. The car arrived with a cracked windshield and rock chips all over the front. Was I just unlucky or is enclosed transport really worth the extra cash every time?
Back when I started hauling cars I always put the heaviest vehicle in front, thought that gave the best balance lol. Caught a video from a guy in Ohio last week showing how weight distribution actually works with axle loads, and I felt pretty dumb. He pointed out that putting a 6000 pound SUV behind the axles can actually make the front end too light going up hills in places like Pennsylvania. Has anyone else had to unlearn something they thought was common sense in this business?
I was always told auto transport companies won't take a car that doesn't run, but last month I shipped a dead 2012 Honda Civic from Austin to Dallas for $350 with a broker. They just had me note it was non-running and they loaded it with a winch. Has anyone else shipped a car that wouldn't start and had it go smoothly?
Ngl, I was fully expecting my car to end up in a chop shop when I paid a random $500 deposit to some guy named Vinny, but my Miata showed up in Phoenix 4 days later without a scratch. Has anyone else taken a gamble on a cheap transport quote and actually got lucky?
Has anyone tried Freedom Auto Transport ? I'm moving across the country and need to ship my car. Their site looks legit but I want to hear from real people before pulling the trigger.