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Best shipping experience ever.

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Huskerbill, Jan 15, 2014.

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  1. Huskerbill

    Huskerbill F1 Rookie

    Sep 6, 2004
    4,126
    Oconomowoc, WI
    Full Name:
    Bill
    First of all I have ZERO affiliation with the company other than the guy shipping my Lambo.

    I've shipped a lot of cars. Probably 6-7 now. Two Ferraris. A Lamborghini. A few others. In almost EVERY case I dealt with

    Brokers - don't own their trucks and lie like rugs
    High prices - if I wanted to feel any degree of comfort
    Mechanical breakdowns - yeah sure you happened to break down in Vegas
    Complete lies about delivery times - they sure picked it up on time EVERY time

    I met John years ago during Concorso weekend as he always brings cars out for the shows and has a pretty regular customer list. I figured I'd use him the next time I needed to ship my Lambo. A few months ago a friend on Facebook needed to ship their Viper across the country and I recommended John. My friend called him, booked him and was extremely happy with the process.

    I needed to ship my Lambo from California to Wisconsin and called him up. He was able to arrange to pick it up in two weeks. Gave me a price that was about $500 lower then I expected (and about $300 lower than I could have probably gotten had I shopped online)! His truck has the flatbed elevator lift so your car doesn't toast it's clutch driving up a ramp like most other shippers. Another thing I was told by a friend who uses him for all his exotics is that my friend always drives the car in and himself since John is a big dude and doesn't fit well in Italian cars. No one moving your car except you is a plus. My car got tucked up front and will stay there till I drive it out. Awesome.

    Best part I found was Johns CELL is listed on his website. You call him direct and get him every time. His communication is frequent and there weren't surprises. Ive moved a lot of cars and getting a hold of the trucker without having to go through a broker doesnt happen much anymore. The guy moves mostly high end cars and motorcycles from what I've seen so he has experience with them.

    Again, I don't have ANY affiliation other than him shipping my Lambo but I just wanted to put in a plug for a total pro since guys are asking all the time.

    Van Dam Trucking | Transporter of Fine Automobiles and Motorcycles
     
  2. Huskerbill

    Huskerbill F1 Rookie

    Sep 6, 2004
    4,126
    Oconomowoc, WI
    Full Name:
    Bill
    Car made it in flawless condition. A few cool cars in there with it. An old 1941 Woody heading to northern WI. An old Model T Bucket hot rod heading to the Dakotas along with a new Mustang that just came from the SEMA show. He was heading to pick up a Pantera after he left up by Minneapolis.

    Car got here when he said it would. Great price. Frequent contact. Happy customer.
     
  3. kverges

    kverges F1 Rookie

    Nov 18, 2003
    3,179
    Dallas
    Full Name:
    Keith Verges
    Thanks, nice to read a helpful post
     
  4. cavlino

    cavlino Formula 3

    Mar 6, 2002
    1,740
    Ottawa, Canada
    Full Name:
    Carm Scaffidi
    Good to know, thanks for sharing.
     
  5. Scuderia NoVA

    Scuderia NoVA Formula Junior
    Owner

    Nov 25, 2004
    598
    Northern Virginia
    Full Name:
    Anthony
    #5 Scuderia NoVA, Jan 29, 2014
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  6. Huskerbill

    Huskerbill F1 Rookie

    Sep 6, 2004
    4,126
    Oconomowoc, WI
    Full Name:
    Bill
    Haha! Surprised he has his shirt on. Id pay at least $100 to stand under him with a piñata stick in my hand and take a swing.
     
  7. sburke

    sburke Formula 3

    Dec 21, 2010
    1,273
    Lake Norman, NC
    I've had nothing but horrible experiences shipping cars, that I've gone to get them myself. Possibly picking up a car very shortly, I will give this guy a shot. Nice to see a positive shipping thread
     
  8. sherpa23

    sherpa23 F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 28, 2003
    10,008
    Rocky Mountains
    Full Name:
    Bastuna
    Thanks for posting this. I had JVD's info already in my phone before this but this gave me the push to give him a call and book a spot. Thank you.
     
  9. okiedude

    okiedude Formula 3

    Jul 11, 2011
    1,013
    Remulak
    Full Name:
    Blake
    I hope to ship a TR in the next 90 days. I'll check him out for a quote.
    Thx!
     

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