shipping cost from Van

[bighead2267]

Hi all:

i would like to know if i'm shipping a vehicle from BC to Calgary, how much will that cost and is there any reputable shop able to do it you can refer?

[tentacles]

L Hansen charged me $500. I guess they are about as reputable as you can get. It's all kind of dodgy and from what I hear, it's hard to avoid damage, but I think Hansen's is at least fairly good about paying for it. My car had some damage to it so we'll see if they make good for me.

[johnny.r1.lee]

^^
same here, i think i paid 400...
and it did get damaged...
im in the process of getting quotes then i will make a claim.
hopefully it'll be hassle free

[me&you]

Originally posted by tentacles
L Hansen charged me $500. I guess they are about as reputable as you can get. It's all kind of dodgy and from what I hear, it's hard to avoid damage, but I think Hansen's is at least fairly good about paying for it. My car had some damage to it so we'll see if they make good for me.

You paid $500 to ship from Van?

Please, don't pay that much Big Head!

[tentacles]

Oh? How much should it be?

[bighead2267]

so i should looking $500 range?

[harv91]

honestly i will drive it down from van to calgary for 200$ if u pay for the plane ticket and gas

[doublepostwhore]

^ Most people pay to get it shipped to a location so that they avoid having it driven, or driving it through potentially hazardous conditions.

[MaRkSzE]

i got mine my car shipped from vancouver through a company called allied systems costed me 280 tax in and no damage give em a call ... also took 10 days and i dropped it off 2 days before christmas

[Mitsu3000gt]

I paid $300. I had a dealer add my car to a truck that wasn't full and on its way to Calgary anyways. Worked perfectly, not a mark on the car. And it was basically overnight as well.

[tentacles]

Man, sounds like I got rolled. :cry:

I wonder how much of a difference it makes WRT the time you ship it, is there a peak season for car shipments?

[bighead2267]

holy shit $200?? that's a good deal consider the flight, gas etc............

can you give me the contact info pls?

[483hp]

Originally posted by tentacles
Man, sounds like I got rolled. :cry:

Not necessarily. You just need to find an open spot on a load that is going to Calgary. That's where the deals are. However, if you are going this way it could be quite a wait to ship the car unless you luck out and there is already a truck scheduled with an open spot.

It's much more expensive if the carrier is only shipping your car. Ever tried FedEx? They subcontract to a professional third party throughout North America and I've heard only good things about them. Might have better luck there since they do more volume.

[hussein]

Try to make sure your car isn't on the top at the front!! It mite get a few chips.

[rc2002]

Originally posted by harv91
honestly i will drive it down from van to calgary for 200$ if u pay for the plane ticket and gas



Originally posted by bighead2267
holy shit $200?? that's a good deal consider the flight, gas etc............

can you give me the contact info pls?


I think you missed it. He wants $200 PLUS you pay for flight and gas and other miscellaneous things.

If you wanted to go to Vancouver, here's your chance. Just go down and drive it back yourself. That way you'll know it's done right too.

[bighead2267]

thx for the info