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Old 01-24-2009, 08:46 AM   #3
63 & 64 Bowties
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA
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Re: Any recomended auto transporters??

I've used several, and like LUV2XCLR8 says, they can be nightmares. It seems eBay has given birth to this industry of dually pickups pulling 3 car trailers.

One thing I learned that you may want to consider....

About 2 years ago I bought a 66 Dodge Charger that I was gonna restore in Indiana and had it shipped here to VA. In route, the car slid sideways on the trailer when the driver took an interstate off-ramp too fast. He had it tied down on just two corners. The rear chain broke and when the car shifted and the remaining front chain popped the ball joint and pulled the lower A-frame loose and damaged the front fender.

I was lucky that their insurance company paid for the damages. I say I was lucky, because I found out later that the carrier didn't even have to turn it in if they didn't want to. My only recourse would have been to sue them. BUT, here's the kicker; Their office was in another state (NY), so if I wanted to bring action against them, I would have to go to that state to do it.

So, I've found a transport company one town over from me (I actually know the owner) who I will only use now.

My advise: Only use a carrier that's based in your state.
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