Shipping my car

SaMaster14 · 03-28-2013, 06:04 PM

I live in Los Angeles, but go to school in Baltimore, MD. I am looking for a relatively inexpensive (but still safe and insured) was to ship my car to school after summer for the fall semester.

Does anyone have suggestions or has anyone used a service like this before?

Any suggestions and reviews are welcome.

Thanks!

bumere90 · 03-28-2013, 06:22 PM

I am an auto broker
I ship cars on daily basis
I can transport it for $625-$650 insured, open carrier. About 5-7 days. Door to Door service.
I shipped over 72 vehicles and never had any problems.
Let me know when you're ready.

Agentphish · 03-28-2013, 08:01 PM

I used an open carrier to ship an 05 Mercury Sable from Kansas City to Philly that my Grandparents gave us.

Cost me about $450 plus some tip I gave him. Guy dropped it off at my office. Great and accommodating service. Trent Enterprises LLC was the name of the carrier. Found them through allamericantransport.net

BOBKUR · 03-28-2013, 08:42 PM

Drive it to school.

kdbryce · 03-28-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBKUR

Drive it to school.

+1

cross country road trip would be sick

at least once

WreckerX5d · 03-28-2013, 08:56 PM

Rough estimates show, it'll take about 3 days of driving, $400 in gas (assume you get 27mpg), 2 hotel stays @ $100 ea. Not counting food.

Either way really costs about the same. A plane ticket now for August is $200, plus the 400-600 to ship the car.

Your car will make the drive a hundred times, don't bother asking that question "will my car make it?" lol.

SaMaster14 · 03-28-2013, 09:29 PM

Thanks for all of the tips guys!

And as for driving it, I will probably drive it back after winter break, but my parents (and yes, this is going to sound extremely stupid) still think of me as their 'little baby' even though I am now 20 and are petrified of me driving coast to coast (even though my dad did it when he was close to my age).

SaMaster14 · 03-28-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumere90

I am an auto broker
I ship cars on daily basis
I can transport it for $625-$650 insured, open carrier. About 5-7 days. Door to Door service.
I shipped over 72 vehicles and never had any problems.
Let me know when you're ready.

This sounds great. I will PM you closer to the time of shipping in the summer.

Doctor///M · 03-28-2013, 10:38 PM

uship.com

U usually can receive bids for shipping once u list the job, and get reviews. Good luck!

Catalina Wine Mixer · 03-28-2013, 11:20 PM

john hopkins?

jaykayelemenohpee · 03-29-2013, 12:09 AM

I shipped my car from NY to AZ. Shitty experience. Shop promised they owned their own trucks. They sent some random ass company who showed up a day late to pick it up. Promised 5 day shipping. After 5 days didnt hear from him for 2 days. Shipping company told me they couldn't get in touch with the driver. Showed up 3 days late. Car was covered in hydraulic fluid from some broken hose. Wound up shorting the guy $200 for the rental car I had while waiting.

tldr; be careful. A lot of companies are complete shit.

SaMaster14 · 03-29-2013, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catalina Wine Mixer

john hopkins?

Yup, I go to Johns Hopkins.

Mr.Smithers · 03-29-2013, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

Yup, I go to Johns Hopkins.

smart kid....premed?

WULFFZA · 03-29-2013, 06:33 AM

Is there a sticky for shipping cars?

I have to ship mine to the west coast in June and will be using the van line my company sets me up with, but need some tips on documenting condition and checking fine print. Its a harrowing experience for a car guy..

SaMaster14 · 03-29-2013, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newmember343

smart kid....premed?

No, I'm there studying International Relations and Business. We do have an amazing pre-med program though.

ken1137 · 03-29-2013, 09:08 AM

You may want to consider an enclosed trailer for obvious reasons. I believe the cost would run you near $1000.

yarviinn · 03-29-2013, 10:29 AM

335is @ 20? I envy you

smares21 · 03-29-2013, 10:36 AM

Uship = Ushit. Stay away.

Go read transportreviews.com, then contact

http://www.transportreviews.com/comp...r-shipping.asp

Where I'm coming from: I am the former Director of Product Management for CentralDispatch.com (was there for 5 years and just left in 2012). CentralDispatch.com is the place where the auto brokers and auto carriers get together to actually move the cars. CentralDispatch is responsible for facilitating ~275,000 auto transports per month. So, I've seen all the brokers, all the carriers, I know their bond information, I know their federal complaints, all that fun stuff.

I'll toot my own horn a bit, but short of someone on here being a driver that has a car hauling rig, there's nobody else that knows more about car shipping than I do (yes, including the guy here who says he's a broker; all it takes is a 2-hour online course and a few thousand dollars in start up capital to become a broker. Not well regulated.)

SaMaster14 · 03-29-2013, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smares21

Uship = Ushit. Stay away.

Go read transportreviews.com, then contact

http://www.transportreviews.com/comp...r-shipping.asp

Where I'm coming from: I am the former Director of Product Management for CentralDispatch.com (was there for 5 years and just left in 2012). CentralDispatch.com is the place where the auto brokers and auto carriers get together to actually move the cars. CentralDispatch is responsible for facilitating ~275,000 auto transports per month. So, I've seen all the brokers, all the carriers, I know their bond information, I know their federal complaints, all that fun stuff.

I'll toot my own horn a bit, but short of someone on here being a driver that has a car hauling rig, there's nobody else that knows more about car shipping than I do (yes, including the guy here who says he's a broker; all it takes is a 2-hour online course and a few thousand dollars in start up capital to become a broker. Not well regulated.)

Thank you for the post!

I will definitely be PMing you as well closer to the time of shipping; this summer.

nissan · 03-29-2013, 01:38 PM

I've used www.unitedroad.com before 2x and they were reliable w/good pricing...just adding another option out there if looking for quotes.

Catalina Wine Mixer · 03-30-2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

Yup, I go to Johns Hopkins.

congrats

SaMaster14 · 03-30-2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catalina Wine Mixer

congrats

Thanks!

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bumere90 Grozniy 177 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	I am an auto broker I ship cars on daily basis I can transport it for $625-$650 insured, open carrier. About 5-7 days. Door to Door service. I shipped over 72 vehicles and never had any problems. Let me know when you're ready.
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Agentphish Major 129 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: '08 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	I used an open carrier to ship an 05 Mercury Sable from Kansas City to Philly that my Grandparents gave us. Cost me about $450 plus some tip I gave him. Guy dropped it off at my office. Great and accommodating service. Trent Enterprises LLC was the name of the carrier. Found them through allamericantransport.net __________________ '08 328i \| TiAg \| 6MT \| CDV Mod \| RevMotoring Silicon Intake Tube \| AG M310 \| Cold \| Premium \| HiFi \| V1 Hardwire \| AirPlay - FiiO DAC '15 Golf SE Sport \| Pure White
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WreckerX5d Warrant Officer 375 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: Deezul Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Rough estimates show, it'll take about 3 days of driving, $400 in gas (assume you get 27mpg), 2 hotel stays @ $100 ea. Not counting food. Either way really costs about the same. A plane ticket now for August is $200, plus the 400-600 to ship the car. Your car will make the drive a hundred times, don't bother asking that question "will my car make it?" lol. __________________ Deleted, ATM I/C and tuned by B.R.R.
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SaMaster14 Brigadier General 4439 Rep 3,866 Posts Drives: '23 G80 M3C xDrive; '13 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [8.50] 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [10.00]	Thanks for all of the tips guys! And as for driving it, I will probably drive it back after winter break, but my parents (and yes, this is going to sound extremely stupid) still think of me as their 'little baby' even though I am now 20 and are petrified of me driving coast to coast (even though my dad did it when he was close to my age). __________________ 2023 G80 M3 Competition xDrive Isle of Man Green on Kyalami Orange full leather - 826M black wheels - Carbon Fiber Trim - Carbon Bucket Seats - Executive/Driving Assist/Parking Packages - Laserlight - M Shadowline Lights - M Drive Pro - CS Trans/Diff/Steering Coding 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White on Bamboo Beige noviello leather (Base w/ Nav, Comfort Access, Lighting Pack) - DINAN Stage 1 and Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust
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jaykayelemenohpee First Lieutenant 9 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I shipped my car from NY to AZ. Shitty experience. Shop promised they owned their own trucks. They sent some random ass company who showed up a day late to pick it up. Promised 5 day shipping. After 5 days didnt hear from him for 2 days. Shipping company told me they couldn't get in touch with the driver. Showed up 3 days late. Car was covered in hydraulic fluid from some broken hose. Wound up shorting the guy $200 for the rental car I had while waiting. tldr; be careful. A lot of companies are complete shit.
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WULFFZA Lieutenant 42 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2011 335i MSport / 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Is there a sticky for shipping cars? I have to ship mine to the west coast in June and will be using the van line my company sets me up with, but need some tips on documenting condition and checking fine print. Its a harrowing experience for a car guy.. __________________ 2011 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT Alpine white - saddle brown 2012 E70 X5 35d Sport Activity - Alpine white - black 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Sport Edition Silver
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	You may want to consider an enclosed trailer for obvious reasons. I believe the cost would run you near $1000. __________________ BMWCCA member
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smares21 Banned 21 Rep 226 Posts Drives: Hooptie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California iTrader: (3)	Uship = Ushit. Stay away. Go read transportreviews.com, then contact http://www.transportreviews.com/comp...r-shipping.asp Where I'm coming from: I am the former Director of Product Management for CentralDispatch.com (was there for 5 years and just left in 2012). CentralDispatch.com is the place where the auto brokers and auto carriers get together to actually move the cars. CentralDispatch is responsible for facilitating ~275,000 auto transports per month. So, I've seen all the brokers, all the carriers, I know their bond information, I know their federal complaints, all that fun stuff. I'll toot my own horn a bit, but short of someone on here being a driver that has a car hauling rig, there's nobody else that knows more about car shipping than I do (yes, including the guy here who says he's a broker; all it takes is a 2-hour online course and a few thousand dollars in start up capital to become a broker. Not well regulated.)
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nissan Lieutenant 54 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC CP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (4)	I've used www.unitedroad.com before 2x and they were reliable w/good pricing...just adding another option out there if looking for quotes.
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