In a message dated 2/24/04 6:38:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
dmallin@attglobal.net writes:
<< This isn't a Bugatti, so if he scratches it, I won't be upset.
Don Malling >>
Shippers generaly don't like non running cars as your car might ride on
several trucks. I've posted on this subject before, here is a copy of my mail.
Before selecting a transporter read this poor soules epic struggle to ship
his 40's Chrysler at:
http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=5896&page=&;
view=&sb=&o=&fpart=1&vc=1
I had a Porsche 914 shipped from CA to PA and used a local carrier. During
the trip it recieved light damage all over, lost it's roof and some hit/broke
the engine bar causing the powertrain to drag on the ground. ~ $ 1,500 damage
that was not there prior to shipment. This was ~ 8 years ago and am waiting
for the court mandated payment for damage.
Low buck carriers do not make the trip in one shot, your car may ride on 3
different trucks and be loaded/unloaded many times. Any insurance they tout
are liable to be usless since it pays ~ 20 CENTS A POUND!!!!!
It is better just to pay the money for a name carrier. Any carrier that uses
A-1, A Aardvark, or some other spelling to be first on the list is best to be
avoided!
Harold
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