We used DAS 10 years ago to ship my Honda Civic from NJ to FL. Yes, the inspection report when the car was picked up was very thorough. We even took photos. DELIVERY WAS A DISASTER. They called us in FL the day the car was to be delivered, asking how to disarm the alarm (we could hear it blaring over the phone). When they arrived, they rolled the car off the flatbed and had to jump start the battery in the street. They drove the car into the driveway. First thing we noticed was that the front license plate was missing. And the rear plate was gone as well. BIG dent in the right rear quarter panel. And the alarm did not work - at all. We immediately called the local FL police, who came out and filed a report that the license plates had been stolen. All this was indicated on the DAS delivery report. It wasn't until later that day (once the bright sun was no longer shining directly on the hood) that we noticed several small dents around the edge of the hood, apparently from (an attempt of) being pried open. We immediately called DAS - it was just a few hours after delivery, and the car had not been moved. They refused to send someone to inspect. Since the hood dents were not noted on the "official" report at the time of delivery, DAS refused to cover those repairs. I often wonder what crimes have been committed with a vehicle bearing my stolen license plates. And I always check the walls in Cody's and other establishments that decorate with license plates...just in case!
It was an awful experience. Good luck!
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