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Olayiwola Ajibode
Sep 13, 2025
Long-distance move from Cincinnati, OH to Dallas, TX

Excellent Service

My car was delivered in perfect condition, and I’m very pleased with the exceptional customer service provided by Victory Wenzel. She was professional, helpful, and communicative. I would gladly work with Victory Wenzel again in the future.

Service cost: $950

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Jeffrey Markham
Oct 03, 2025
Long-distance move from Kingsland, GA to Lake City, PA

Transport

Great price, short delivery time, was in contact with delivery driver, Vinny made sure we had our car within two days from pick up. Georgia to Pennsylvania, Richard was very easy to deal with. I will hire them again for transporting any vehicle I buy in the future.

Service cost: $700

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Kerwin Thiessen
Oct 08, 2025
Long-distance move from Fairbanks, AK to Wichita, KS

Fairbanks to Wichita

Appreciate Victory W. and Sonic Auto Transport so much. Excellent service and assistance all throughout the process. I recommend them highly, and appreciate all they did for me. From Fairbanks to Wichita, Kansas, it took about a month. No problems at all.

Service cost: $5500

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Yousra Farina
Dec 10, 2025
Long-distance move from Boston, MA to Nashville, TN

Mateo and the Sonic Team are the best!!

10/10 recommend. I’m very pleased with the service and delivery. Communication was great, my car was picked up on time and delivered within 3 days from MA to TN in perfect condition. I had searched far and wide for a reliable shipping company because I was weary of all the chaos I saw can happen with different shipping companies and this was my first time doing this. I took a chance on Sonic Auto Transport and they did not disappoint. Mateo was amazing and I highly recommend using Sonic for your shipping needs. I was initially quoted $600 but it ended up coming out to $900 which is typical across the board for immediate delivery but I did have the option to wait longer to get the initial price, I just chose to pay extra to have it shipped ASAP but regardless, this was the lowest price compared to other companies who quoted me $1200-$1400 which I’m sure would’ve still went up if I went through with others. Overall I couldn’t be happier with the service I received and as someone who knew absolutely nothing about navigating the car shipment world, Sonic Auto Transport was the best choice all around, I will definitely be using them again!!

Service cost: $900

Deanie Zodrow
Feb 23, 2026
Long-distance move from Daleville, AL to Lehighton, PA

Shipment

Cameron was an excellent person to broker my car delivery. Every few days we were in contact on all the updates. I had no issues, even spoke to dispatcher prior to delivery.

I recommend. It was a good experience.

Thanks ?

Service cost: $1150

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Bert Ilboudo
Apr 21, 2026
Local move within Pennsylvania

Auto towing

"Stranded in the middle of nowhere in Newville PA on a wednesday night was a nightmare, but Sonic Autotransportation turned it around.CAMERON was absolutely amazing. He showed up quickly when i called and start working for a solution. He got my car towed safely, and then helped me find a reputable mechanic nearby. Professionalism like this is rare. Outstanding service and an amazing employee—10/10 would recommend

Service cost: $500

Eric Pilacik
Mar 03, 2026
Long-distance move from New York to Pennsylvania

Mateo Richardson was super helpful!

Mateo Richardson was super helpful. He arranged pickup on very short notice for a car that I had purchased out-of-state. In fact, another transport company could not arrange the transport at all, but Mateo was able to find a driver, arrange the pick-up time to my seller's schedule, and make sure the car was safely delivered to me the next day. His price was great, and he was very responsive to every email and text I sent. I couldn't ask for more, and I won't hesitate to use Mateo again in the future for other car transports!

Service cost: $600

Junior Bunyengu
Mar 25, 2026
Long-distance move from Winder, GA to Tolleson, AZ

Car shipping

I had a great experience with Sonic Auto Transportation. My vehicle was shipped from Georgia to Arizona safely and arrived right on time. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. Harper was very professional, helpful, and kept me updated throughout the entire journey. I truly appreciate the excellent service and would highly recommend them. 5 stars!

Service cost: $1000

Mister Mayo
Apr 27, 2026
Long-distance move from Tacoma, WA to Everett, MA

Long distance travel

I used this company to transport a vehicle from Tacoma, WA to Massachusetts, and overall I had a very good experience. The delivery ended up taking one extra day beyond the original estimate, but everything arrived safely and exactly as expected. The pricing was fair and competitive, and Victory Wenzel was especially accommodating throughout the entire process. Was responsive, professional, and willing to work with my schedule. Even with the slight delay, the service was reliable and stress‑free. I’d definitely recommend them for long‑distance auto transport.

Service cost: $2500

Jennifer Johnson
May 12, 2026
Long-distance move from Tucson, AZ to Baldwin, WI

Excellent communication and service

Right away the customer service and professionalism was top shelf. Christian walked me through every step and reached out daily. When the first transport fell through, he immediately went to work to find an alternative solution that was price conscious. It was pleasure working with your company. The driver was pleasant, kind, and exceedingly helpful too. I'm very grateful for this smooth experience.

Service cost: $2800

Jil Mech
Oct 18, 2021
Long-distance move from Philadelphia, PA to Santa Monica, CA

Auto Transport

We had a contract with them to transport our car from Philadelphia to Los Angeles…pick up and drop off door to door for $1350. The morning of pick up time, they called us and told us the driver had cancelled. They said the car can be picked up and dropped off by a different driver for $1630 ($280 more). Unfortunately it was too late and we didn’t have time to contact other transportation companies, so we agreed. They cancelled our original contract with the price of $1350, and send us a new contract for $1630. They told us that car would be picked up that day; but, the driver they found us didn’t show up that day or even the day after. On the 3rd day, he called and told us he would not be coming to pick the car up, and we had to drive the car to him -about 20 minutes drive. They caused us so much stress. An awful, experience. We would never use Sonic transportation again or recommend them to anyone!

Service cost: $1630

Official company response

Dear Jila,
We are terribly sorry to hear about your experience using our service. As per our recordings, the carrier company initially assigned to your order was not able to provide you with service due to technical issues with their car hauler. In cases like this one, we are teaching our shipping agent to make everything possible to locate any replacement which can match customer needs in shipping. Unfortunately, due to this short timeframe, another agency asked for a higher amount of payment. We hope that with time you give us a chance to prove our company's good name. Thank you for your feedback!

Ellen Nancy
Sep 29, 2021
Long-distance move from Newburgh, NY to San Clemente, CA

Forester transport

This was the best possible company to ship my 07 ‘ Forester to my granddaughter for her first car. First of all the wonderful professional transporter who met me and loaded my car for it’s cross country trip was so nice and accomplished at the task, it was done in no time. I felt very confident it would go well. And then in a few days it was there and my daughter sent me a picture of the happy result. I have no doubt that the delivery was as smooth as the pick up of the car. Also the communication with me and my daughter in CA was Great! All around a seamless process, Thanks to all including office arrangers on the phone calls and in texts.

Service cost: $1585

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Mujeeb Ijaz
Dec 22, 2021
Long-distance move from California to Michigan

Shipping my 1924 Model TT

Hi Sonic, I wanted to thank you for your care and service offered by Fatima in shipping my vehicle. She offered updates almost everyday and was kind and courteous in looking after every detail. This car is a one of a kind antique and I really appreciated her commitment to quality and on time performance. She even wrote after it shipped to make sure it arrived safely. Awesome job! Mujeeb Ijaz, CEO, Our Next Energy

Service cost: $2100

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Michelle Randle
Dec 10, 2021
Long-distance move from Montgomery, AL to Cincinnati, OH

Bait & Switch Company - Bad business

Horrible Company. Called the day of pick up with a story about truck accident. Said they could only pick up today now if I paid an extra $500 (on top of the quoted fair). I said no and they threatened to charge me a cancel fee. This company is looking to take advantage and get people in a place where they have to say yes. Horrible business. I see reviews everywhere with the same game they played with me.

Service cost: $410

Official company response

Dear Michelle,
On behalf of the entire Sonic Auto Transportation team, we would like to extend to you our sincerest apologies for failing to meet your expectations. We always teach our employees the value of honesty and prompt responsiveness when dealing with customers, so it is thus unfortunate that we were unable to do it this time. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We are truly sorry to hear about how you were treated. As per the price change, as per our records, you were notified of the real reason for the price increase. It's totally unacceptable and we understand your frustration. Thank you for being so patient and we rely on your understanding.

Mike Hooley
May 03, 2021
Long-distance move from Knoxville, TN to Peoria, AZ

Stay Away!! They extorted me!

What a total joke this company. The day my car is to be picked up they text me and tell me the driver got sick and cant pick it up. This wastes 5 days! When looking for another driver. They tell me its now going to cost $1250. that's $465 more than our signed contract is for. Now they want me to sign another contract at $1250. This is basically extortion. Agree to a lower price than at the last minute hit me with a higher price or end up paying storage fees for the car as it waits another 5 days for a carrier to pick it up. To me that's exactly like extortion. Im temped to report this to the authorities. This is not a do what's right for the customer company its a do what's best for them and that's extorting people.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1250

Official company response

Dear Michael,
Your feedback is terrifying and we are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience caused. Our whole dispatch department was working on your order to find the most reasonable rate for your route. Unfortunately, the lowest possible quote still didn't match your requirements so we had to cover part of it from our side. Once again, we apologize for such a delay and relying on your understanding!

Kate Walker
May 12, 2021
Long-distance move from Los Angeles, CA to Denver, CO

BAIT & SWITCH

I would give ZERO stars if possible. BEWARE of the bait and switch from this company. I was quoted $650 to transport my car. Sales rep called EVERYDAY until I signed the contract and then radio silence after. Got a call the morning of my pick up and was told the price was now $970 and if I wouldn't pay the driver would take someone else's car. I ended up paying $220 more for this service- they offered me a $20 discount for my trouble. That's barely a drop in the $220 bucket and then they didn't even apply the discount. AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!

Service cost: $970

Official company response

Dear Kate,
We're very sorry that we did not communicate properly with you about your order. Unfortunately, it is a high season right now and the drivers go for the vehicles with the highest prices. Your shipping agent provided us with the information on your order and we can see that no drivers accepted the load for the initial price. This is totally our fault and we are so grateful to you for providing us with your honest feedback! Please accept our apologies.

Mark Donovan
Jun 07, 2021
Long-distance move from Las Vegas, NV to Miami, FL

Auto shipped from Las Vegas to Miami

I was very leery about shipping a vehicle cross-country. I’ve heard horror stories about the process. Did a lot of research and decided to choose Sonic, primarily based on cost vs services provided. Very cautiously, I began my dealings with Angel. I must say, Angel was amazing, very open and honest about the process. She made me feel like I wasn’t just another number, but a valued customer. I am in the customer service industry (airline pilot) and I know the attributes of a great employee. Angel is the type of employee I would want to surround myself with. She is a fantastic asset to your company and if I were in charge, I’d do ANYTHING to keep her in my employ. I will recommend Sonic Auto Transport solely based on my interaction with this fantastic human. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Thank you Miss Angel. Your name suits you perfectly.

Mark Donovan

Service cost: $950

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Zoe Ellis
Jun 08, 2021
Long-distance move from Key West, FL to Ballwin, MO

Unorganized and Unprofessional

We used this company to ship my car from Florida to Missouri. We got an estimated quote of $1000. They were supposed to pick it up before I left town. They said it would be around 8:00 a.m. I called their 24 hour number around 6:00 a.m. to confirm. The customer service worker said that she couldn’t confirm anything with me and I should call when my agent was in around 8:00. So I called at 8:00 when the company hadn’t arrived. No one answered. I called them a few times each hour until I had to get on my plane. Still, no one answered the phone or returned my messages or email. Right before I had to get on the plane, they called me back to tell me they would get my car the next day. I had to give my keys to a friend in town so they could give them to the driver of the company. The next day came, no one came to get the car. I called the company several times that day and no one answered again. They called me the next day and told me they would get the car the day after that. That day came, and still no show. The company still didn’t answer any of my calls. TWO DAYS later, they called to tell me that they would get the car on Sunday, but it would cost and extra $600. There was very little explanation as to why. My car has since been picked up but hasn’t arrived three days later. This company is very unorganized. They won’t give you an accurate time frame or answer any of your calls when they fail to arrive on scheduled dates. Then, they will up charge you. Overall, this was a very stressful experience that ended up costing more than the original quote for no reason. There are plenty of other good companies that will be on time, answer your calls, and that won’t upcharge you. I suggest using a different company to save time and money.

Service cost: $1600

Official company response

Dear Zoe,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your feedback. We regret the occurrence of this situation. Unfortunately, the price change depended on the driver that was available in your route and we are grateful that you still decided to go with that option. We have reviewed the records as per your missed calls and indeed found 5 missed calls, that were not answered right away. It is completely our fault and we promise to improve our customer service. We are going to get in touch with your driver to find out the location of your vehicle and will definitely provide you with the approximate time of arrival. Please stand by for updates.

Nucharet Nelson
Jun 26, 2021
Long-distance move from Vail, AZ to La Porte, TX

Very Satisfied Customer

We have had a successful experience with Dominic. His driver picked up our car an hour after signing the contract.

His contract was to deliver our car from Arizona to Texas overnight. He works as a business professional. And what he agreed to is what you get. If we want or need to ship a car again we will contact Dominic.

Thank you, Dominic, for helping us bring our car back home safely.

Service cost: $850

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Mina Yossef
Jun 26, 2021
Long-distance move from Pembroke Pines, FL to Saint Louis, MO

Very bad experience

First of all, we locked the deal of shipping my 2 Cars 2 months prior to the pick up, however at the night of the pick up, I got a call from them saying that the driver cancel the pick up as there is no enough Cars going that route, and they said they are trying to find another driver to pick up the cars.They changed the price to double it as my hands were tied and got no other option to pick up the car that day.

Service cost: $800

Official company response

Dear Mina,
We are so sorry to let you down. Accepting the fact that you've booked 2 months ahead, it's so terrifying to receive a driver's cancellation last minute! We apologize for the inconvenience, we promise to take this to our attention and try to find a solution. Thank you for your understanding!

Vratislav J Kejzlar
Jul 15, 2021
Local move within Kentucky

Alex at Sonic is your “Get it done” man

Perfect experience with Alex = perfect experience with Sonic Auto Trans.

Alex kept me posted with regular updates trying to find a driver to meet my specific needs. I never had to ask for an update. He provided A+ professional service throughout my experience, down to a followup call after delivery. I will absolutely recommend Alex Frost at Sonic for any of your vehicle’s specific transportation requirements. His genuine concern for your happiness & satisfaction is second to none. California to Kentucky - Thank you, Alex! We will talk again soon.

Service cost: $1150

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Sean Bryant
Jul 16, 2021
Local move from Schenectady, NY to Port Jervis, NY

Great Auto Moving! Fast, Reliable, Safe & More!

Five-Star Service all the way!

My contact at Sonic, Chelsie Young, was professional, efficient, polite, and simply gave top-shelf service all the way through the process of transporting my vintage car.

The transportation was great! My vintage car arrived in perfect condition, which is all one can ask for. The driver was great, a true gentleman, and again, very polite and efficient.

I will be moving again in a year or so, and will use Sonic Auto Transportation again! You can move your car with confidence with Sonic!

Service cost: $510

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Disgruntled Consumer
Jul 13, 2021
Long-distance move from Las Vegas, NV to San Antonio, TX

Avoid (July 2021)

This company is a straight up scam. They do not own any trucks or do anything other than reach out to find you a transport.

I was originally quoted a price when I booked 4 months in advance, I followed up every week one month prior to the day because I wasn't hearing anything and kept being assured that everything was fine.

On the day of the delivery I get a phone call from a guy with a fake Russian accent saying he crashed his truck and can't pick up my car.

Sonic "somehow" finds another truck to take it that day but now it's going to be $300 more and they want me to pay it otherwise they can't say when my car will be picked up.

They really know how to grift someone in a desperate situation that they created, because they knew it was my moving day and I was leaving the state (I was very clear in all of my phone calls that I needed the pickup this day or prior to it) If I did it again I would reach out direct to a local trucking company and cut out these useless middlemen.

Service cost: $1075

Official company response

Dear customer,
We are so sorry to let you down. We are a broker company and do not have our own trucks, however, we own a list of drivers that operate all over the United States. As per our records, the driver that was assigned to your order did cancel it last-minute, that's why we had to seek other options. We are so grateful to you for accepting it even though it was more expensive. We understand our fault and will definitely look into it. Thank you for your honest feedback!

Toufik Djemil
Jul 16, 2021
Long-distance move from Muskegon, MI to North Royalton, OH

Excellent customer service

I had to ship my car rather quickly from Michigan to Ohio. I dealt with a gentleman by the Diego Gladstone. Within 20min of talking to him, he assured me that he can ship the car that afternoon. Honestly I was skeptical. Literally within the hour of signing the contract, he texted me the number of the driver. Three hours later my car was on the truck on its way to Ohio. Very impressive!!!

Service cost: $350

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Jorge Camacho
Aug 06, 2021
Long-distance move from Rio Rico, AZ to Moreno Valley, CA

Judy Kats is the best

After a couple failed attempts working with different auto transport brokers , I was blessed to find Judy Kats. Due to the prevailing ecomony, finding transportation drivers is a total lottery. JudyFirst found one that wanted too much money but then she found the right one after. Although my truck had to wait a few weeks to be moved, Judy was on top of thing With daily updates by text so she made me feel taken care of all along. The process went as agreed and my vehicle was finally delivered safe and sound.

Kudos to Judy.

Service cost: $650

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For Sonic auto transport, we have estimated that their average long-distance vehicle transportation costs will be around $949, based on 769 interstate car shipping reviews.

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