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Old Apr 20, 2019 | 09:14 AM
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Recommendations for how to ship a car

Not sure where to post this question but looking for recommendations for companies people have used to
ship cars. I’m looking at a Trans Am on the west coast and I live in NY. Never shipped a car before but I know people on this site have. Thanks for any help.
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Old Apr 20, 2019 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Recommendations for how to ship a car

Fly over and drive it.
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Old Apr 20, 2019 | 06:25 PM
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Re: Recommendations for how to ship a car

Ask car dealers who they use..

You can catch a ride out with other cars and split the cost a little..

Cost me about $750 for shipping on mine but fully insured and enclosed trailer from Missouri. (18 hour ride)

The guy gave a detailed report of the condition and went over the car with me to make sure everything was good.

Definitely worth it..

If you don’t care about an enclosed trailer you could get it cheaper..

It was winter too, so no way I was drivin it..
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Old Apr 21, 2019 | 12:39 AM
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Re: Recommendations for how to ship a car

Great big box and all the styrofoam peanuts money can buy.
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Recommendations for how to ship a car

just go to the car shipping sites, put in your information and they will bid it down to take it. trust me, they're hungry out there.
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 06:12 PM
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Re: Recommendations for how to ship a car

Door to Door transport company transported my car (open carrier) 2,500 miles from Washington state to south Texas for $1.200.
mikela@doortodoortransport.net
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 09:48 PM
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Re: Recommendations for how to ship a car

Thanks for the replies everyone
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