Car Transportation

[jimcho]

Does anyone know good and affordable car transportation company?
From UT to NJ.
The best quote I got is from Movewheels.com for $875 open carry takes 4~5 days.

Any suggestions?

[pennsiveguy]

I've used these guys a couple of times, and been very satisfied.

[jiggz]

There's lots of options online, most sites will give you a quote on the spot. I wouldn't necessarily try to find the cheapest rate, but more a combination of a reputable company/good online reviews and a good price. You don't want some knuckleheads handling this for you.

UT to NJ this time of year...I'd recommend enclosed transport - it's not that much more. I'm currently setting up shipping from NC to WA - I'm doing enclosed with Montway.

Edit - Movewheels gets 1.5 stars on Yelp (182 reviews), that's pretty awful. Check out the reviews.... I'd look elsewhere. Just my 02.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/movewheels-green-cove-springs

[1norseman]

For enclosed, Pilot Transport (a United Road co), does a pretty good job.
You can go to https://www.movecars.com/ too. It's a marketplace for car transports etc.

[P1]

I actually paid a gentleman to pick up my X5 from Atlanta and drive it to Texas. He only does one car at a time, and towed it straight to my house. And I paid a few hundred less than your best quote.

See if you can find something like that.

[cbarden]

Had a good experience with United Road. Their customer service was outstanding.

[menelaos]

I would just fly to the car location and drive it back.....that's what I did w/my X5...great experience, and no need to worry about delays, car security etc.
In my case, they'd charge me extra for delivering it to my door step, due to living in a remote area.

[smyles]

Originally Posted by P1et

I actually paid a gentleman to pick up my X5 from Atlanta and drive it to Texas. He only does one car at a time, and towed it straight to my house. And I paid a few hundred less than your best quote.
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What worked for a ~1000 miles likely won't work for a ~2000 miles, at least savings wise. Also, was the guy bonded/insured, have you actually checked his coverage, not just his word?

To OP, go to any marketplace site and get few quotes; there's nothing wrong with an open carrier, but budget a week...10 days for the whole ordeal.

[Florida-X3]

Go enclosed .... not going to go through the gory details as it would take too long but did an open transport of our Infiniti G37 from MD to FL ..... a freakin nightmare and car damage. Spend the extra $$.

[P1]

Originally Posted by smyles

What worked for a ~1000 miles likely won't work for a ~2000 miles, at least savings wise. Also, was the guy bonded/insured, have you actually checked his coverage, not just his word?

To OP, go to any marketplace site and get few quotes; there's nothing wrong with an open carrier, but budget a week...10 days for the whole ordeal.

Lol...

[pwrdbym]

Be careful going through a broker service. They'll take the money and pay the lowest possible rate to some random driver. These guys can give the impression that they run a shipping service but they're just subcontractors. You want to deal with a company that actually owns the trucks, so be specific when clarifying this. This isn't a service to go cheap on.

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by pwrdbym

Be careful going through a broker service. They'll take the money and pay the lowest possible rate to some random driver. These guys can give the impression that they run a shipping service but they're just subcontractors. You want to deal with a company that actually owns the trucks, so be specific when clarifying this. This isn't a service to go cheap on.

+1

[alphaod]

I called a local BMW dealer and they gave me their transport driver number, I used them. $1200 for California to New York, delivered to my house. Pretty good. Only 4-5 days.

[AlexMetah]

When moving your car, it's always a good idea to research and compare quotes from different companies. It looks like Movewheels has provided you with a competitive quote. You can also check out reputable companies like Ship a Car Direct and Montway Auto Transport. Reading reviews and getting recommendations from friends or relatives who have used car shipping services will also help you make an informed decision. The last time I used car towing from state to state, I turned to Shipaa and had a great experience. We wish you hassle-free and affordable transportation and all the best.

[kendallc24]

Montway is good at this.

[angelaclarkson]

I totally get your struggle to find a good and affordable car transportation company. Shipping a car from UT to NJ can be quite a task. While I was browsing online for car shipping services, I came across Cross Country Car Shipping (www.crosscountrycarshipping.com), and they caught my attention. They seem to offer reliable and efficient services. I'm actually in a similar situation, needing to ship my old car from my brother's place, so I'm considering giving them a try as well.
Anyway, I'm new to this forum and excited to connect with fellow car enthusiasts. If you have any more questions or need further recommendations, feel free to ask.

[chumbedi]

Try via 'USHIP' app

[PGH_X5]

Reliable Carriers totally enclosed. Moved my E46 M3 from Houston up to PA a few years ago. They haul a lot of high end cars and know what they're doing. My car rode with 2 Rolls, a Bentley and a 911 all NYC bound. Price was competitive with other enclosed carriers.

[PhatChar]

For me, when a car shipping company is throwing out a quote of $875 for open carry in 4-5 days, it sounds like a pretty decent deal.
But hey, lemme share a little nugget from my own journey. When I was in your shoes, gearing up for a move to another state, I stumbled upon A1 Auto Transport. Let me tell you, they were a game-changer. Their service was top-notch, and they got my ride where it needed to be without a hitch.
Now, I'm not saying you gotta jump ship from Movewheels, but if you're still weighing your options.

[Joe T]

I'd offer to drive it out to you. I live in UT and work in NJ

But the reality is that you're in for 2 hotel rooms , a couple meals and roughly 100 gallons of gas. It's cheaper to take your quote. Especially driving Rt 80 this time of year, could easily hit a closed highway and sleeping in the car for a night