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Mary Ann Stone
Aug 11, 2022
Long-distance move from Minnesota to California

Transport from MN to CA

Did a great job transporting Prius. Small challenge coordinating pickup/dropoff times with driver, but worked well overall.

Service cost: $1300

Michael Watkins
Nov 13, 2017
Long-distance move from Tampa, FL to Hayward, CA

Car transport.

Ship A Car Direct is awesome!
I needed to get my car from Florida to California and after reading some reviews I decided to give Ship A Car Direct a try. I spoke with Angela and she explained everything and the time frame that it would happen in. My car was picked up on time on the decided pick up date and was delivered to me the very day I arrived in California.
Impressive!
I would definitely use Ship A Car Direct again.
Michael Watkins.

Service cost: $1175

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Mike Roberts
Jan 12, 2018
Local move within Liverpool, NY

A tale of two shipments.

I worked with Stefan and he was fine and Thomas the driver from Longhaul Auto Transport was awesome! I recommend Thomas without reservation!! Everything went smoothly and car was great
I shipped the same car back less than a month later and was stressed by poor communication and pick up and delivery time being off
No call the last day to pick up before my flight
I had to get nasty to get anyone to pick up the car and they couldn’t speak English
I don’t know where Stefan was but the office wasn’t helpful by telling me about an employee’s personal problems causing me problems. No one can make a call or answer any? Voicemail not set up for the company contact. Always referred to dispatch who was unresponsive
The car arrived 4 days earlier than expected and I barely had time to meet him due to the travel delays
Diesel Auto Express made me sweat and I won’t use them ever again.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1200

Kevin Oconnor
Sep 15, 2018
Local move within Virginia

Cross Country Shipment.

Purchased a pick-up long distance, in Washington State. Worked with Ship a Car to arrange shipping to my home in Vienna, VA. Renee was my rep and she arranged for Tech Transport to ship my car. All went smoothly and I recommend the company for your shipping needs. Vic with Tech Transport was easy to communicate with via voice and text. He was surprised the truck had a cap on it. I had not mentioned it to Renee at Ship a Car nor had she asked me about it. A truck with cap is more expensive to ship and Vic and I arranged for me to pay $200 more over the original quote. Renee offered to fully refund the extra charge to me but I agreed to 50/50 due to my satisfaction with my overall experience with Ship a Car and that neither party was aware of the potential extra cost. Renee was new to the company but was very enjoyable to work with. This is the second time I've used the company and will not hesitate to use them again in the future.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1900

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Jeff
Sep 25, 2017
Long-distance move from San Clemente, CA to Scranton, PA

Happy With The Results..Very Happy!

When a company delivers what it promises, You tell others. Ship-A-Car Direct did just that. From the professional attributes of the driver, to the customer service, and finally the delivery, I can not say one negative thing, and I am about the most nitpicking customer one could ever not want to deal with..Believe me!
The quote was right along the others. I shipped my late mothers classic 1988 Mercury Cougar from Southern California, to Pennsylvania. A gift to my son. It arrived ahead of schedule, no dents, in other words, clean and perfect! I will use their services again if the need ever arises. If you're in So Cal, ask for "Nes" to transport your vehicle. He's the best!. Thank you Angela for all your help in setting things up, and the rebate for telling others what a great company you run!

Service cost: $1325

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Glennb
Oct 06, 2017
Long-distance move from Manhattan Beach, CA to Williamsport, PA

La to pa Ship.

I cannot say enough good things about SHIP A CAR DIRECT and Troy Car Shipping. SACD were polite, thorough, efficient and less expensive then some broker competitors. I chose an enclosed carrier and my Camaro was shipped next to a Bentley. The car was picked up promptly and arrived in perfect condition, ahead of time. I intend to ship the car again and will definitely use this company.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1345

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Luana Ankney
Jun 23, 2020
Long-distance move from Florida to Ohio

Peace of mind.

Shipping our cars from Florida to Ohio with ShipaCarDirect was an easy and wise decision. The process was smooth, the videos very informative and John and his staff extremely helpful. The driver was Polite and skilled, plus the whole neighborhood showed up to watch as he loaded both cars. The cars arrived safe and on time. I would highly recommend this company to transport your cars.

Service cost: $1550

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Adrian Cmartin
Feb 17, 2021
Long-distance move from Los Angeles, CA to Tampa, FL

Great Service and reliable process

As a first timer transporting my Prius from LA to Tampa, I was scared of trusting my car to anyone. However, Ship a Car Direct did an amazing job by responding to my lead, providing a quote, finding a mover and negotiating the earliest date for pick up. The driver were very proffesional, from pick up to delivery, they contacted me ahead of time to update me and it felt like the smoothest process ever. Will absolutely recommend and will use them again if needed. Keep it up, and thank you for helping me out. ($1,400)

Service cost: $1400

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Frank Zambrano
Mar 03, 2021
Long-distance move from Milpitas, CA to West Nyack, NY

Cure for Anxiety

Ship A Car Direct is the cure for anxiety. I live in New York & purchased a car in California. I was going to fly to California and drive the car back stopping along the way to see family and friends. Unfortunately my wife was not feeling adventurous so on to plan B ship the car. The High Anxiety started after posting my info on a shipping website. I was barraged with phone calls, emails and estimates. Vetting these companies was difficult to say the least. The anxiety rose and the days past. I wanted my car and this process to be over. A cold call from a transport company sold me with a better price, less transportation time and good reviews. The next day I checked the companies rating on BBB website. My heart sank and my stomach turned. I then read the fine print of the contract. Pickup and Drop off days are just estimates. Your car can sit for weeks unless you want to pay extra for a different trucker. I canceled ASAP and a month later I still have issues.

Now here is the Cure. A family friend recommended David from Ship A Car Direct a company he used more than a handful of times without issue. I contacted David (818-824-4910) and it just felt right. David stayed in contact with me to and through the delivery. Dave gave me a fare and competitive price and continuously kept me apprised. Louis the transport driver kept in touch from pickup to drop off.

I’m 65 and this was the first car I purchased site unseen. It was quite nerve racking. Make it easy on yourself call David at Ship A Car Direct. (818-824-4910) GL

Service cost: $1645

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Johanna Cotter
Aug 23, 2021
Long-distance move from Englewood, NJ to Seattle, WA

Excellent company

I had contacted multiple agencies and they were the only were that helped me . I had to get my car shipped from NJ to WA . Within 3 weeks they had found me a carrier and my car was delivered! I was so happy , the delivery was fast and they communicated great with me ! They had given me an estimate when the truck would arrive and it got here a whole week early! Definitely recommend them !

Service cost: $2300

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Terry Shipman
Jan 26, 2022
Long-distance move from Babylon, NY to Beaumont, TX

TBird Transport New York to Texas

Ship A Car Direct was professional during all parts of the transport, pre, during, and afterwards. They arrived for pick up at the appointed time. They provided an app to the seller and buyer that very specifically told you what areas of the car to photograph along with spaces for comments on each. The vehicle arrived a few days early in the same condition as shipped. Their price was completive.

Service cost: $1500

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Roger Hilton
Apr 16, 2022
Long-distance move from Corvallis, OR to Columbia, SC

Excellent Company for Transport

Renee and the crew at ship a car direct was awesome with scheduling my vehicle pick up Oregon to SC. I’m glad I used this company and I will definitely be a repeat customer for all my shipping needs!!! I used another shipping company in the past and after comparing the two companies, Ship a Car Direct made this process to easy for me. I definitely recommend giving them a call. Thanks Again.

Service cost: $1950

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Shawn Kendall
May 31, 2022
Long-distance move from Orlando, FL to Galva, IL

Vintage Car Shipping

We shipped a 1929 Ford from Florida to Illinois. It was my first timing using a shipping company and couldn't be happier with the information and customer service from Ship a Car direct. We received quotes from a few companies and their price was inline or better than others. I also called a few times with lots of questions, they always picked up or called back promptly and had information emails covering the shipping process. We also really liked the app to take pictures before and after delivery.

Service cost: $1600

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Randy Emerson
Dec 03, 2017
Long-distance move from Pflugerville, TX to La Quinta, CA

Auto transport.

I would highly recommend ship a car direct. We moved from Texas to California. We had less than a week to find a company to transport our vehicle. We received a quote and a 3 day window for the pick up of our car. The company was in constant contact from beginning to end. The car was picked up and delivered exactly when they said it would be. A very professional customer service oriented company that I highly recommend without reservation.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $750

Rebecca
Mar 28, 2018
Long-distance move from Dupont, WA to Hattiesburg, MS

Awesome Experience!

I was very happy with the whole process of shipping my car about 3000 miles across the country with Ship A Car Direct.
I had felt stressed until I discovered how helpful, professional and flexible David was with scheduling.
My car was picked up and delivered exactly on time by Max. My car was in great condition, just understandably dirty from open shipping.
Everyone encouraged me to call any time with any question or concern and kept making sure everything was going well.
Overall I felt that my car was in great hands.
Thank you!

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1075

M Hazzard
Jan 01, 2018
Long-distance move from Bellingham, WA to Alexandria, VA

Car transport Bellingham WA to Alexandria VA.

Just had a great experience shipping a car from WA to VA. I called Ship A Car Direct on a Tuesday; car got picked up on Thursday in Bellingham, WA and was delivered to me in Alexandria, VA on Monday in perfect condition .. the folks I dealt with across the board were responsive and knowledgable, and the price quoted was the exact price I paid. I would would definitely use this company again. A+ in my book! Thanks much!!

Service cost: $1350

Robert B
Jan 11, 2018
Long-distance move from Kansas City, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Two Cars transported from KC to Scottsdale.

Ship A Car Direct was a blessing! I am so glad that a friend of mine recommended them! Eagle Transport was the actual carrier and I cannot praise them enough -- they were timely, professional and polite! Both cars arrived safely and on time! I know that it was a difficult move for driver/Stephan as he had deal with mountain driving and horrific traffic. Based on this positive experience, I would highly recommend Ship A Car Direct and Eagle Transport!

Service cost: $1700

Bobby
Jan 13, 2018
Long-distance move from Memphis, TN to Las Vegas, NV

Car Shipped Fast.

Ship a car direct shipped my car in 2days from memphis to vegas . The only problem was the gas spilled all over my car from the vehicle that was on top of mines. Good thing my car is not a new one because im sure it would've been a problem for some people but I didn't make a big deal about it but It washed right off . They were very easy to work with tho and I still would recommend them anyone.

Move size: Commercial Move Service cost: $1025

Edward K Barlowe
Nov 11, 2017
Long-distance move from McAllen, TX to Hickory, NC

Extra effort and great service.

I had a short time window trying to make arrangements for shipping my wife's Camry. Because we were in deep south Texas (RGV) it was really out of the predominant transit zones. I talked with David at "Ship a Car Direct" a few times and he was very straight forward and honest. There were so may tasks I was managing between movers for my household goods; transactions with realtor and sale of home; plus the arrangements for the new residence in North Carolina. I was really grateful that Ship A Car Direct made arrangements and kept me thoroughly informed. I strongly recommend you consider this company.

Service cost: $1150

Irv H
Nov 18, 2017
Long-distance move from New Jersey to California

Bummer shipping from NJ to CA.

My Bimmer was picked up and delivered on time. No scratches/dents were observed at delivery. Was totally happy with their services and would use them again.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1250

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Dipanshu Banwar
Nov 18, 2017
Long-distance move from Mooresville, NC to Irvine, CA

Moved from North Carolina to California.

I got the delivery of my car on time, it was delivered with no damage. Carrier company delivered the car on my requested date, they communicated the delivery time properly. I had no trouble in following up with them.

I really appreciate the way ShipACarDirect handled the entire process. I was properly communicated and guided by ShipACarDirect during entire process. I used ShipACarDirect mobile app to take before pickup and after delivery pictures of my car, it is very easy and convenient. I am really happy that I chose ShipACarDirect to ship my car.

Move size: 1 Bedroom Home Service cost: $1075

Mike
Mar 14, 2018
Long-distance move from Mesa, AZ to Marysville, OH

Enclosed from Arizona to Ohio.

Ship A Car Direct handled the shipment of my 1993 Stealth from Phoenix,Az to the Columbus, Ohio area. The communication with the company was very good. The company they secured picked up my car on time and delivered it a day early. My car arrived in good shape with no damage.
I would use them again if I need to transport another car.

Service cost: $1450

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Arnold
Feb 23, 2018
Long-distance move from Glendale, AZ to Plymouth, MI

Great service from ShipACar Direct.

ShipACar Direct provided the most reasonable quote and service from the agents was great. The terms and methods were clearly explained and follow up calls were made every few days. I had provided short notice when ordering service, but they dropped the commission in favor of the carrier and found one in time. There were some delays in delivery due to the carrier's mechanical issues and no fault of ShipACar Direct, but they followed up regularly. The car was delivered with no damage. I would use them again.

Service cost: $875

Deborah
Mar 02, 2018
Local move within Texas

Wonderful experience.

This is my first time using a car delivery company. I was very skeptical and wanted not to trust any company yet I had to deliver my car rather than driving.

I found Ship a Car Direct online, and submitted my request. Very quickly I received a response outlining the cost, and their charge was much lower than other competitors. I called the company and Matt walked me through the process and the cost allocation. After my payment, immediately I received an email for confirmation. Not long after that, I received another email on auto transportation company. I checked them out online and called for verification. My call was answered and the order was confirmed. Many helpful emails were sent on tips, and their damage app and online videos are great!

Not long after that I needed to change pickup and delivery dates. I called customer service and immediately they relayed my message to Matt. Matt called me back and worked with me on the new dates. I reiterated the importance of those dates and he ensured the service will be rendered accordingly.

Even if the driver delayed in picking up my car, the communication was done properly. Eventually, my car was delivered on time without damage.

I appreciate the service and highly recommend this company. Will do the business again when the opportunity presents itself.

Service cost: $900

Bruce
Feb 10, 2018
Long-distance move from Cincinnati, OH to Brunswick, ME

SAAB 9-5 Wagon from Cincinnati to Maine.

Good overall service from Ship A Car Direct. Took a few weeks to line up a driver/rig, but winter weather may have been a factor. The driver/rig that was ultimately assigned (USTA, LLC) was more expensive than initially quoted by SACD, but Scott adjusted his expediters fee to help compensate for the higher total cost.
USTA, LLC did a good job moving the car - no damage, no problems. The driver communicate with me directly, and arranged delivery closer to my home, (Brunswick vs. Portland) as he had another car to pick up in Brunswick. Very accommodating - saved him a stop, and saved me a 60-mile round trip to go get the car - at the same price as the Portland quoted delivery. We have shipped cars before with other services, but we will go to SACD in the future!

Service cost: $825

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