[The Mountaineer]

I plan to transport my automobile from Ohio to Florida when we begin our winter rent in January.

If you have transported your auto from the north to The Villages and had good or bad experiences, tell me about it, including the cost and the name of the company you used and how to contact them.

I'll check back in a few days before I decide which auto transport company to use.

Thank you very much.

I look forward to a 5th winter in The Villages.

[Joeg180]

Just did this last month with East-West Auto Transport. Transported 2 vehicles from the Albany NY area to the Villages. I contacted the company, they arranged the transport. The vehicles arrived within the delivery window (24 hours early) and in great shape.

781-763-7447

Cost was $1000 per vehicle, deposit paid several days in advance to East-West, balance to the driver cash or certified check.

[Paul O]

We use Shank brothers transport from NYC to the villages the last 4 years , wonderful. Ever had a problem.607 7277346 ask for John the owner

[The Mountaineer]

Thaks. I'll check into it.

[villagetinker]

We used the Amtrak auto train, however, you need to drive your car to Lorton, Va., otherwise great cost, and you end up in Sanford, about 1.5 hours away from TV.

[rjm1cc]

I have also used Auto train without any problem.
I did do some research a few years ago and as I recall you might end up dealing with a broker and not the company that actually moves the car. My feeling was to avoid the brokers and deal direct with the carrier.

Be sure to know the pick up and drop off locations. The company may not be able to deliver your car to your Fl home but to a parking lot or side street outside of your community.

[dewilson58]

Reliable Transport

[jbedard22]

Get a broker on the web, you will get multiple quotes, Broker cost was 50, they carefully screen and qualify transporters for DOT listing and Insurance. I got quotes ranging from 600 to 1150 from MA. guess which one I used . Got door to door service. If you are flexible on times within a few days you get a better price ( ergo they need your vehicle to make a full load)

[The Mountaineer]

Tried that. But riding the train was too clackety-clack at every crossing all the way. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

[The Mountaineer]

Anyone else use East-West Auto Transport?

They seem flexible. Said 32 years in business.

Anyone have any problems with them?

Checking at least 3 auto transports out. I'll check BBB, too. Can't be too careful.

Too easy to get burned.

Thank you. Or if there's a 4th possibility that you've used and liked, and it's not your cousin, let me know. Thank you. Have a few more days before I decide.

[tophcfa]

This might be a stupid question, but do you travel with your vehicle while you ride on train? Are there other options where your vehicle is transported on a truck while you fly to Florida? Just wondering how this works? Thanks

[Joeg180]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

This might be a stupid question, but do you travel with your vehicle while you ride on train? Are there other options where your vehicle is transported on a truck while you fly to Florida? Just wondering how this works? Thanks

Can’t answer the part of your question about the train. When I had my vehicles transported they were loaded on a Friday and delivered Sunday in TV. I flew down Saturday afternoon.

[Joeg180]

Originally Posted by The Mountaineer

Anyone else use East-West Auto Transport?

They seem flexible. Said 32 years in business.

Anyone have any problems with them?

Checking at least 3 auto transports out. I'll check BBB, too. Can't be too careful.

Too easy to get burned.

Thank you. Or if there's a 4th possibility that you've used and liked, and it's not your cousin, let me know. Thank you. Have a few more days before I decide.

Yes that is the broker I used last month. Avoid the “Get a Quote” offers on the web, all I did was get inundated with calls and a wide range of offers. Lowball offers may or may it materialize depending on the time of year, we are heading into a high demand season. In spring/summer lower rates are usually available.

[rjn5656]

When you do the auto train, youur car is loaded onto a transport car. you ride in a passenger car with several different seat options.

[rjm1cc]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

This might be a stupid question, but do you travel with your vehicle while you ride on train? Are there other options where your vehicle is transported on a truck while you fly to Florida? Just wondering how this works? Thanks

Yes you must be on the train. When you arrive at the station you get out of the car and take what ever you need on the train. An Amtrak employee will take your car and load it. When you arrive at your destination an Amtrak employee will bring the car to a pick up spot at the station and you will get in and continue your trip. Loading and unloading can take several hours.