Hauling company to get a college students car across country

[Anonymous]

Can anyone recommend a hauling company to get our students high mileage Subaru across country? Not sure how to navigate the process. Who you can trust and how to do it.

[Anonymous]

We did this, and I’d just look for a company with good on line reviews & make sure they’re insured. IME all of the companies work with independent contractor haulers, so it’s not not like you’re contracting with one specific set of drivers. You should have lots of options if you’re in the DC area going to CA, as this is common anywhere with lots of military.

[Anonymous]

I know this isn’t a helpful response but this seems like a great opportunity for a road trip with family or friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know this isn’t a helpful response but this seems like a great opportunity for a road trip with family or friends.

Or a chance to let your adult child figure something out for themself!

[Anonymous]

Have it thoroughly inspected and then do a road trip.

[Anonymous]

If you think the car can make it across the country you could also consider paying a college kid (a friend of your kid's?) to drive it.

Or sell it and buy a high mileage car out there? West coast cars last a lot longer because of the milder winters.

[Anonymous]

You can get quotes online pretty easily. The “companies” just contract jobs out to independent drivers. Cross country will be at least $1000 with the current gas prices I would bet.

If the high mileage car is in good shape and sn’t rusty it’s probably worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know this isn’t a helpful response but this seems like a great opportunity for a road trip with family or friends.

Or a chance to let your adult child figure something out for themself!

God I hate this response. Always say the same stupid comment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you think the car can make it across the country you could also consider paying a college kid (a friend of your kid's?) to drive it.

Or sell it and buy a high mileage car out there? West coast cars last a lot longer because of the milder winters.

If you are going to pay someone else's kid to drive it, why not just pay your own kid and keep it in the family?

[Anonymous]

We went thru this a few years ago. My DH ended up flying to Texas and driving the car back. Quotes were varied and then we were on some broker list and they kept calling us. I would research reviews carefully. Often, they can’t be specific about pickup or delivery dates. I didn’t want the car being delivered at midnight to a grocery store parking lot and I would be expected to meet some random person. Way too creepy.