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Ship a Car Direct

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Overall Rating : 5 

4443 Moorpark Way, Los Angeles, CA, 91602

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Rating 5
Very happy with the service provided. Was not inundated with emails like other companies. The driver we got was very professional and great to work with. Will absolutely use Ship a car direct again. Ship A Car Direct provided an outstanding auto transport experience. The booking process was simple, and the customer support team explained every step of the car Read more ....
Rating 5
I would use the company again...if I needed to. I needed my car to travel from a small town in New England back to Southern California. As soon as a driver was found to pick it up, they delivered my car quickly for a very long trip. Car shipping with Ship A Car Direct was a seamless experience. From booking Read more ....
Rating 5
I would use the company again, if I needed to. I needed my car to travel from a small town in New England back to Southern California. As soon as a driver was found to pick it up, they delivered my car quickly for a very long trip. Ship A Car Direct made vehicle transport easy and stress-free. The booking Read more ....
Rating 5
Vehicle shipping with Ship A Car Direct was smooth and highly professional. The booking process was simple, and customer support provided detailed instructions for preparing my vehicle. Pickup occurred as scheduled, and the driver transported the car carefully during long-distance auto transport. Regular updates during the journey were informative and reassuring. Delivery was completed safely and on time, with the Read more ....
Rating 5
I am very glad I chose ship a car direct the driver was friendly courteous and professional I ship two cars from Minnesota to North Carolina and all went very well without incident I would highly recommend ship a car direct. Ship A Car Direct delivered exceptional vehicle transport services. The booking process was easy, and the support team explained Read more ....
Rating 5
This experience was so easy and convenient to do. I was needing my car from out of town and within a few days I got a driver to pick up my car. Thens a few days after my car was here. Price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend to my family and friends. Excellent service. Using Ship A Car Read more ....
Rating 5
We had to relocate our car unexpectedly. We researched different companies and went with Ship a car direct because of the reviews. So happy the reviews did not disappoint. I called and spoke to Renee and she was great! She immediately sent me the online paperwork I, filled it out, and within a few days my car was picked up! Read more ....
Rating 4
Ship A Car Direct provided reliable and professional auto transport services. The booking process was easy, and the support team was responsive and helpful. Pickup occurred on time, and the driver ensured the vehicle was secured properly for long-distance shipping. Updates during transit made tracking easy and reassuring. Delivery was completed safely, and the car arrived in excellent condition. Their Read more ....
Rating 4
The whole thing went pretty well. David made himself pretty available and was very up front with answering questions and was always quick to respond. I was a little disappointed that the initial quote was a bit too low, but I don't hold that against the company since the pricing for shipping cars seems rather contingent. I appreciated that the Read more ....
Rating 5
David was great to deal with. He explained everything from pick up to delivery as this was my first car shipping experience. He was patient with my many questions. They picked up the car when they said it would be and it was delivered a day earlier which I was very happy with. I will use Read more ....
Rating 5
SafeDirect car shipping company is best one I found it online and they are committed to deliver the car as promised as per your quote without any hidden fees. They picked up car earlier and delivered 1 day before (coast 2 coast) and drivers were so nice to update on status of delivery. I recommend this to anyone who want to ship Read more ....
Rating 5
We shipped a pickup truck from Georgia to California. The kind folks at Safe Direct (David Franco) were very helpful in getting our vehicle across the country fast and efficiently. We were very pleased with the positive experience.  Read more ....
Rating 5
I called a bunch of these places to get a quote for shipping a 2009 BMW from New Jersey to California. I spoke with about four different companies. I chose Safe-Direct after speaking with Michael Strickland. Mr. Strickland spoke with me for about twenty minutes and explained the process from start to finish and answered every question I had thoroughly; Read more ....
Rating 5
While I had my reservations about shipping my car, the entire experience was surprisingly very easy with Safe-Direct! I worked with the broker, Tom, who was very responsive to my inquiries both by his direct line and via email. He kept me updated the entire time. He was informative in explaining the Standard vs. Economy rates, provided the carrier's licensing Read more ....
Rating 5
Tom was very professional. He always took my calls, answered all my questions clearly and helped me to make the whole process less painful. Tom, thanks for all your help and for the wonderful service. Read more ....
Rating 5
I am very happy with the service. Driver came a little late due to traffic. But the whole transport service is smoothy. We got the car two days before the estimated delivery. My quest for information during the process was answered in the first time. Read more ....
Rating 5
We had never used a car transport outfit before this experience. Jennifer provided a ton of information for us to review in order to help us make a decision on the carrier we would feel most comfortable with. We decided on Thursday that we would use Safe Direct and by the following Tuesday night - my car was on the Read more ....
Rating 5
Jennifer at Ship Direct was great and she made sure the whole process of shipping my car went very smooth. Once the carrieer and dates were finalized, the car was picked up on time and was delivered without any issues to my surprise, one day earlier. Jennifer deserves a raise for making this shipping experience a pleasant one. Read more ....
Rating 5
This was my first experience with transporting my auto. I did a lot of research on the subject. Most of the brokers who I spoke with gave a good sales pitch. When I called "Safe-Direct Car Shipping", Mr. Tom Miller explained to me that it was all business and about $. I was informed that my request would be Read more ....
Rating 5
I am extremely happy with the service that Honesty-first provided. Everything was in order and as promised. Pick up was one day after my first available date. Delivery was earlier than expected. I was contacted by the driver one day earlier and arranged for delivery time and location. Overall, i had a great experience and would recommend Honesty First (now Read more ....
Rating 5
I've read many of the reviews, and checked out prices and offers from many auto shipping brokers before deciding upon using Safe-Direct Car Shipping. I had a excellent experience using this company. From the start, David was very honest and clear about the services offered and stayed in contact throughout the process. I placed the order on Saturday afternoon and Read more ....
Rating 5
Excellent communication. Picked up and delivered on time. Frequent update via email - I like that a lot, one of the most important things for me to hear what's going on. Fast and easy. Read more ....
Rating 5
The service was excellent. I was informed by phone and email frequently with updates and pick up as well as delivery options. The price was very reasonable and service impeccable. My car was picked up on time and I was told it would arrive in California the following monday. It made it there on Monday, my parents received the call Read more ....
Rating 2
Tom at Honesty communicated on a regular basis and helped us get our cars to our destination in a timely manner. We live in a somewhat rural area so this was more of a challenge but Honesty came through with their promise of working hard to get our cars shipped. Read more ....
Rating 5
Would definitely use this service again. The service, include response times and follow-up was excellent. The whole process was relatively painless. Pick-up and delivery were both on-time. Read more ....
Rating 5
I needed to have a non running car shipped from Nevada to Pennsylvania and the window for pickup was narrow (3 days). David Franco at Safe-Direct (formerly Honesty First) got me set up with a carrier and all was set for my car to be picked up on the second day of my window. The night before the scheduled pickup, Read more ....
Rating 5
This is the second time I've had my car shipped across country (and with my little BMW Z-3 convertible, I am extremely careful with placing it in anyone's care). The first time I shipped it (with a different company two years ago) was an unpleasant experience but this time, my faith was restored in auto transport. The order was placed Read more ....
Rating 5
Quick and reliable. (dirty but a quick car wash takes care of that) Driver even delivered the vehicle to accomodate my son's busy work schedule and availability. 2AM! Honestly, they did a great service for me. Just want others to know that Honest Transport did a good job at a fair price. Ask for Tom and he will Read more ....
Rating 5
I was a little skeptical about shipping my daughter's car from California to Tennessee , but after my dealings with Safe-Direct Car Shipping. I would do it again without hesitation. My contact, David Franco kept in close contact all the way through the process and hooked me up with a carrier that was fantastic. My delivery timetable was a very Read more ....
Rating 5
I got a very friendly and nice agent from Honesty First Auto Transport to help me take care of all the steps I need to do in order to finish the delivery process. The whole process went well. The agent kept updating my info. and answered all the questions quite well to let me understand from zero to know how Read more ....
Rating 5
Tom Miller, with Safe Direct, was honest, courteous, and knowledgeable. He presented facts to me in an easy-to-follow format, and provided online information and videos to enhance my understanding of the process. As a first time customer of car transport, Tom was reassuring and efficient. He remained in constant contact with me, via phone and email, to assure a smooth Read more ....
Rating 4
best overall experience to date. would recommend to anyone. Tom was very professional and to the point. Truck arrived dirty but undamaged. thanks again safe-direct auto transport. Ship A Car Direct delivered a smooth and dependable auto transport experience. Scheduling was efficient, and preparation instructions were easy to follow. Pickup occurred within the confirmed window, and the driver demonstrated careful Read more ....
Rating 4
Tom provided clear instruction how the car is shipped and important points to be aware of. Also Tom provided the whole process and explained every step clearly. The company kept following up customers. Car shipping with Ship A Car Direct was managed professionally from start to finish. The booking process was clear, and customer support provided helpful guidance throughout. Pickup Read more ....
Rating 5
I was very impressed with the availability of a live representative who oversaw the transport and always responded promptly to my phone and e-mail queries. My questions were answered thoroughly and directly, and the handoff of the car was flawless. I was also impressed with the helpfulness and timeliness of the 3rd party carrier (Elite Fleet) and the price was Read more ....
Rating 5
I went on the web to see who would be best to transport my 68 Chevelle to Kansas and who could do it under the tight time line I had to do it in. After looking at all the reviews I called Safe Direct Shipping and they went to work on finding the right person for the job. Jennifer was Read more ....
Rating 5
After going through several companies and hotel fees from carrierers that did not show up. I contacted Honesty First. They picked my car up the next day as promised. Tom was very nice and understanding. He also explained how the process worked the concerns I may have for shipping a car from New York to Utah. The car arrived on Read more ....
Rating 5
I spoke with Safe Direct as my first option of moving my vehicle. They filled me in with details, 1. Do not give anyone $ on 1st call to them 2.the cheapest deal isnt always the best! 3.talk to a number of movers before making your decision who you hire. All these things were uptometodecide after talking to easily Read more ....
Rating 5
Tomas explanation of the process was thorough. His excellent advice made the process go smoothly and he was extremely patient with me in spite of my repeated phone calls and E-mails. The transport company they chose picked up early and delivered on-time. This was a very positive transaction. Vehicle shipping through Ship A Car Direct was completed smoothly and without Read more ....
Rating 4
I recently had my 2002 Lexus RX 300 transported from CA to FL. Tom Miller was very helpful with providing a lot of information that was very accurate. There was only one issue that occurred. We had scheduled a carrier to pick up my car, when the day to pick up came both Tom and I couldn't get a hold Read more ....
Rating 5
Phone calls were responded to immediately. My car was picked up the first day it was ready. Only problem was that receiver did not get phone call about arrival time until 1/2 hour before delivery. I would still recommend them highly and use them again. Ship A Car Direct provided a well-organized and dependable car shipping experience. Scheduling was efficient, Read more ....
Rating 5
I used Honesty First Auto Transport to move my car and David was very nice to answer my questions and recommended the best price for a prompt pickup/transport. I would like to refer his company to my friends. Car shipping services from Ship A Car Direct were handled with professionalism and accuracy. The booking process was easy to navigate, and Read more ....
Rating 5
Excellent customer service! This was not the first company I chose, I had to cancel that order because there was no follow-up and no movement on the car. I went to Transport Reviews and chose Safe-Direct because of the reviews. My rep was knowledgeable and honestly explained the process. She kept me informed every step of the way and 2 Read more ....
Rating 5
This was a last minute decision to transport a vehicle from NY to Gilbert Arizona. She is a grad student at ASU. We had done the drive west last summer, and the return east in May. I originally wanted to drive the car again this summer, but time constraints and frankly my lack of desire to drive west ... again Read more ....
Rating 5
Great service. Initial contact through internet which resulted in prompt phone calls. Helpful on time delivery. No damage to vehicle. Prompt phone response. Very courteous! Delivered car to my front door. Long-distance auto transport through Ship A Car Direct was completed efficiently and professionally. The booking process was well-structured, and preparation guidelines were easy to understand. Pickup was accurate, and Read more ....
Rating 5
They were always in touch, and super respectful. Even though I was in and out of town, they worked around my schedule. Also their communication is clear, and succinct. The driver was really friendly and also very accommodating of my living area. I would trust them to ship my car again! Ship A Car Direct made the entire auto transport Read more ....
Rating 5
These guys were great...the whole transaction was easier than expected, and the car was delivered quickly and safely. I like the business model and recommend Tom and his crew without reservation ! Vehicle shipping with Ship A Car Direct was completed efficiently and without complications. The booking process was straightforward, and all transport requirements were explained clearly. Pickup occurred as Read more ....
Rating 5
Spoke with half a dozen movers but felt very comfortable with Honesty and decided to book them. Pickup and Move was completed safely with satisfaction. Thanks Honesty! Ship A Car Direct delivered a reliable and well-managed vehicle transport experience. Scheduling was easy to complete, and expectations were clearly communicated from the beginning. Pickup timing was accurate, and the driver demonstrated Read more ....
Rating 5
We decided last minute to transport our car instead of drive it coast-to-coast. I found Honesty First through Transport Reviews. I looked at their website and youtube videos before contacting them. Those posts online were very helpful. My husband thought it was too good to be true (the transaction was so smooth and was doubtful at first. He asked for Read more ....
Rating 5
I chose Safe-Direct as my car transport service provider for my 2004 BMW 330XI after reading all the positive reviews. David from Safe-Direct was quick with all email and phone responses to my questions and answered everything in detail. Pre and post delivery service was excellent. Car was picked up and dropped off on time and as promised. All Read more ....
Rating 5
Tom was the perfect contact person for me. Always took my calls and even called me if everything is ok. Answered every question clearly and helped me make the whole process visible. Read more ....

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If you are moving to a new place, then obviously you should pack and move all things safely to the new location. It goes quite harder, if you need to transport your valued possession, car. In order to move your vehicle to a new place, you should hire an auto transport company for your shipping needs. Ship a car direct is an auto transport broker that has distinctive relationship with many carriers that take the work out of finding the perfect carrier for people. Experts at Ship a car direct will take a little extra time to get you a perfect vehicle transporter to move your vehicle in the safest manner possible.
By handing over your shipping needs to us, you can stay assured that your vehicle is treated like a treasure, cared to the core and delivered safely right at the said location. If you choose to work with quality automobile transporter like Ship a car direct, you can stay assured that your vehicle will be treated with utmost care. They are a BBB rated company abide by a strict business and professions code. They offer you carriers that are fully insured and licensed. They firstly assign a perfect carrier for you and before the carrier reaches your location to pick up your car, they send you all the insurance details to give you a satisfaction over their service.
Their business philosophy is so simple, providing extraordinary service at attractive prices. From start to finish, their continuous communication will make you feel wow. They make right plans to give you excellent customer service and deliver your vehicle before the stipulated time. With their experience in this shipping industry, they offer you with friendly and professional carriers that make the moving job extremely easy for you. With them, you can also personalize your auto transport in accordance with your needs. The sorts of shipping facilities offered by ship a car direct are discussed below:
Enclosed shipping
This kind of shipping method is preferred to make your car stay safe against the harsh elements of Mother Nature. This shipping method ensures an additional protection during transport.
Door-to-door shipping
They pick up your vehicle right at your home and deliver directly at your desired location.
Cross-country shipping
This shipping mode is perfect if you would like to relocate to another country. Usually, this transport will take up to 2 weeks to reach the destination point.
Interstate shipping
This shipping method is preferred to relocate in between the US alone and it will take up to 4 days to reach the location.
Expedited shipping
This is perfect if you unexpectedly plan for relocation. Since, the move is unplanned, it costs quite more.
They provide you carriers that are highly talented, helpful and great with communicating the updates. They do have excellent instructional videos and a perfect app for taking photographs of your vehicle before and after the shipment in case if you need to make a claim. They have gotten “A” rating on BBB and make shipping things go smoothly.

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