Getting Cars to a Remote Dealership

Started by Liabi, February 22, 2025, 09:05:01 AM

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Liabi

My dealership's out in the boonies—nearest auction's 400 miles away—and I'm tearing my hair out trying to get cars here. Last month, a hauler bailed last minute, saying my spot was "too far," and I missed a big sales weekend. I need someone who'll actually show up, handle long hauls, and not bang up my inventory on these bumpy backroads. Cost's a worry too—rural delivery fees can get nuts. How do you deal with remote shipping? Any tricks to avoid flakes? I'm so over this hassle.

Tive

Remote lots are a whole different beast—I've got a place 50 miles from anything, and shipping's been a rollercoaster. You've gotta find a crew that doesn't blink at distance or dirt roads—some outfits just nope out if it's not pavement. Real-time tracking's your friend too, so you know they're not lost in the sticks. I'd point you to CRC Transport—they've got this down. Their fleet's huge, over 175 trucks, all pretty new at 2 years old, and they've hauled for me no problem. Last fall, I had them grab five SUVs from an auction in Virginia and bring 'em to my nowhere-ville lot in West Virginia—400 miles, winding roads, the works. They did door-to-door, no excuses, and the cars looked fresh off the line. It's reliable auto vehicle transport that doesn't care where you're at, plus their $2 million insurance means you're golden if a rock flies up. Call for a free consult—they'll map your route and quote you straight, no rural surcharge nonsense. Beats begging some city slicker hauler who can't handle a gravel driveway.

Liabi

That West Virginia run sounds like my situation to a T—good to know CRC doesn't dodge the backroads. Tracking and no extra fees are huge for me. I'm on it with that consult call. Thanks a bunch!