In an industry that is surprisingly filled with scammers, it makes it really tough knowing what company to commit with when trying to transport a vehicle. For many first timers, you have to understand that transporting a vehicle is like any other independent service being offered and with that said you have to go by the golden rule “you get what you pay for”. In reality one cannot expect to get 5 star services paying cheap, that’s unheard of anywhere. Before you decide booking, get to know the broker you’re dealing with make sure it’s…
1) Someone who always answers the phone when you call, or calls you back almost immediately.
2) Someone who really knows what they’re talking about.
3) Someone who is really honest with the price and doesn’t beat around the bush trying to lowball you.
4) Someone who is representing a 5 star rated company on www.transportreviews.com/www.transportscams.com and is rated A with the B.B.B. (Better Business Bureau).
Avoiding scammers is really hard to do when being promised the world and a price so good it caters to your budget beautifully. But in choosing a quote you have to try and aim along the middle along with doing research. Lookout for the companies that charge you an upfront deposit as well as promising you exact pickup dates. There are too many independent variables that cannot be controlled in the auto transport industry. It is really important to know about the company you’re dealing with along with self-education to really avoid a horror story. Better to go online and leave a satisfied review with a broker that helped you every step of the way and exceeded his capacity to fulfill all of your needs than trying to warn others about a company that took your hard earned money and never heard from again. Do business with a broker that educates you, write down some questions and ask the next time you speak on the phone, and even if you have no questions simply ask your broker to answer any frequently asked questions he/she has had in their experience as being an auto transport broker. There is a really high ratio when it comes to scam companies over honest ones. Use your judgment, if you’re uncomfortable when talking to certain broker or feel as if they’re not being honest you probably shouldn’t deal with them, you’re the client you deserve to be put at ease and be mentally assured about the shipment of your vehicle. Protect your asset and choose the company you feel most comfortable with not the aggressive broker desperate in taking your money.
-Ricky
South Beach Transport
(214)-613-1483
so true, having the right company involves so many things. well written and really thorough man.