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Old 06-08-2009, 11:28 PM   #1
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I need to get a car transported from Brisbane to Perth but the more I ask around, the more horror stories I hear. Can anyone recommend a car carrier that will take some extra care ? Maybe a privateer ?
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Old 07-08-2009, 09:15 AM   #2
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www.movingcars.com.au

Have dealt with these guys twice now and top stuff with communication and the ability to track your vehicle, etc...
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Old 08-08-2009, 08:09 PM   #3
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www.movingcars.com.au

Have dealt with these guys twice now and top stuff with communication and the ability to track your vehicle, etc...
Thanks for the tip, my main concern is that in the journey from Brisbane to Perth there are many sub-contractors involved that may not be as genuine as the people you enter into a contract with and there seems to be very little accountability down the line, but i will give "movingcars" a call.
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I've just been through the same thing to get a car from Adelaide to Perth, and I have also heard a lot of horror stories.
In the end, I am going to use Ceva. Check their website, and you can get an online quote, which includes $60,000 insurance.
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From previous experience, stay away from AutoTrans. Unless they have changed and anyone here can actually give them a good wrap... (*waiting*)
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I've just been through the same thing to get a car from Adelaide to Perth, and I have also heard a lot of horror stories.
In the end, I am going to use Ceva. Check their website, and you can get an online quote, which includes $60,000 insurance.
Sold a car to a guy in Gold Coast a couple of months ago, and he used Ceva. They said max. 5 days and it took 10 days! It did get there OK though I believe.
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Old 09-08-2009, 07:22 PM   #7
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Russells enclosed car transport highly recommended, hes a specialised carrier though and it sounds like you are after a conventional carrier. Can not recommend VIP under any circumstances!
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Old 09-08-2009, 07:37 PM   #8
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These guy's. www.uniquecarcarriers.com.au
They transported a mates (TICK4D-TAS) TS50 from Perth to Melbourne, without a mark scratch or problem.

They are a bit more expensive than others, but considering some of the cars they have transported it's probably worth it.
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Landau351;Hows the search/transport coming along mate? Like I said I dont usually go by peoples word of mouth what is recommended but have used this company twice myself and a mate of mine used it after me also... Just thought i'd let u know
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Old 10-08-2009, 12:51 PM   #10
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CEVA ripped the front bar off the last car i was sent, also left the key on and ran the battery flat...perhaps one dodgy operator, have had no problems with them in the past
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:43 AM   #12
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Landau351;Hows the search/transport coming along mate? Like I said I dont usually go by peoples word of mouth what is recommended but have used this company twice myself and a mate of mine used it after me also... Just thought i'd let u know
Just about decided now, I have spent several days trawling through all the fine print on various contracts and terms, I have to talk with my insurance people tomorrow and as long as they agree i am covered i will go for a mob called TC logistics (based in Adelaide I think) recomended by a fella i know in the truckin biz, they tell me they can bring the LTD over on the hyundai car transport ship as long as they have it by end of the week. Like I say a have a couple of calls to make to check on details so as long as it all checks out i will go with that BUT failing that i think CEVA will get the gig. I forget exactly why i crossed "movingcars" off the list, nothing major, just something in their terms i did not like the sound of. Thanks to all for the input. Keep it coming , I still have a day or two before I jump.
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Old 11-08-2009, 01:02 AM   #13
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Old 11-08-2009, 01:26 AM   #14
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Russells enclosed car transport highly recommended, hes a specialised carrier though and it sounds like you are after a conventional carrier. Can not recommend VIP under any circumstances!
Yep, they sound like the best i have spoken to but a bit pricey for me
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CEVA ripped the front bar off the last car i was sent, also left the key on and ran the battery flat...perhaps one dodgy operator, have had no problems with them in the past
Did they come through ok with the repairs ?
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