Car Transport Recommendations?

[Tripleskate]

I know I have talked to a few members of CR about this, the time has come, and I just accepted an offer for a new job in Southern California. Fortunately, my employer is sympathetic to me having to move myself across the country, and is giving me a good amount of time to figure everything out.

My line of thought is to load the car with as much stuff as I can (clothes, essentials, whatnot), and have it transported across the country, then fly out and pick it up. I don't know a lot about moving something big like a car, but I know that I want to keep it protected from the elements, so the paintwork stays in great shape, and more generally, so the car doesn't get damaged in any way in transit. I am obviously a bit leery of entrusting my car to strangers unsupervised for any period of time, so a reputable, knowledgeable group who deals with cars specifically would probably be a good idea...

My question is this, can anyone recommend a good, safe group to transport my car out there? Are there any unknown, or additional factors that you all can shed some light on?

[Doc1647545523]

Keep in mind that the best auto transport companies charge more than the discount ones. I can get you the names and contact info for some top companies that the high-line folks at MAG use for Astons/Rolls/Lambo, but they come at a big markup over what the average enclosed transport vendors will charge you.

 

Why not consider driving the car cross-country and shipping the clothes and household stuff? Take a week or two and see the sights along the way?

[Versluis]

Here is a company that does high end cars with good results. You will see these guys every once in awhile in Columbus. They are expense though.

http://www.reliablecarriers.com/

 

Or, you could call Eddie at Tropical Auto Carriers (1-800-515-5690) or Eddie's cell (954-501-5508) and tell him you were a referral from Jon Wood.

[POS VETT]

Pilot Transport. This is the company that Honda uses.

[PRD2BDF]

What about just renting a U-haul and a trailer and transport it yourself. That way, you can carefully wrap the car and know that it's properly secured/cared for.

[Tripleskate]

Keep in mind that the best auto transport companies charge more than the discount ones. I can get you the names and contact info for some top companies that the high-line folks at MAG use for Astons/Rolls/Lambo, but they come at a big markup over what the average enclosed transport vendors will charge you.

 

Why not consider driving the car cross-country and shipping the clothes and household stuff? Take a week or two and see the sights along the way?

Already did the whole cross-country journey in 2011 in my old car, took a week and 3000+ miles to get from Columbus to San Diego. I would prefer to keep the miles off of my car if possible.

[Sledhead36]

I have used Reliable Carriers several times, they are great to work with.

[owndjoo]

Local guy here in Columbus, Dana, runs Tomcat Transportation. I'll PM you his info.

[RC K9]

What about just renting a U-haul and a trailer and transport it yourself. That way, you can carefully wrap the car and know that it's properly secured/cared for.

 

Yup.

 

That's how I just got me new DSM back to TX this weekend. Towed it on a uhaul auto transport.

 

(Ecoboost handled in like a BAUCE through the ozarks.)

[Agent Orange]

I have used Reliable Carriers in the past few years (San Diego to Ohio). They are very professional, their equipment is immaculate and the prices are fair.