Auto Shipping Fail...big mistake. now what?
06-21-2012, 06:38 PM
#11
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Location: Ohio
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wow, I am in shipping (over the road less than truckload) and damn.. that is just nuts. Driving the car slowly off the truck and into the warehouse I could see. Recklessness to just rambo someone elses car. There are websites that you can score their performance. I don't know if they use the DAT to find loads but you could report them there as well. Just threaten them. All Motor Carriers carry $100,000 insurance minimum. They would probably just pay you I would guess. They do not want their insurance rates going up. You could also call the DOT. They will mark that on their record. It won't effect thier CSA 2010 record but it will be on their credit report. Yes, you can pull credit reports on Motor Carriers and, everyone does. If you want to PM me the name, I will get their MC number and look up their insurer for you.
06-21-2012, 07:30 PM
#12
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Oregon
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I wouldn't put up with that crap. Gather all of your documents, hit the road and take them to court.
I wouldn't contact them either. The court house would contact them with a certified letter. Only prob is you better have all of your ducks in a row and dates correct (sorry I couldn't resist). They will prob have an attorney there on their behalf and will try to counter sue for legal fees.
I wouldn't contact them either. The court house would contact them with a certified letter. Only prob is you better have all of your ducks in a row and dates correct (sorry I couldn't resist). They will prob have an attorney there on their behalf and will try to counter sue for legal fees.
06-21-2012, 08:04 PM
#14
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I agree. If you are out $2K, it's worth threatening them. I'd look into taking them to small claims court if they don't play ball. Besides, if your intent is to bluff them, you probably don't want to say so in a public forum. You never know. 
FANTASTIC car though. That thing is gorgeous. No wonder the idiots were so easily tempted to play with it.
FANTASTIC car though. That thing is gorgeous. No wonder the idiots were so easily tempted to play with it.
06-21-2012, 09:43 PM
#16
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I would attempt to get your 2k back. I would not call raising cane or pulling out the sue card for a while. Just write them a nice certified letter like you've written here and mail it. Call and tell them that you just want you 2k back and move on down the road. Usually being nice and courteous get's you a lot further then sue. I work in finance. Every time I hear that (not often) I say good luck and have your lawyer call me, CLICK. No point of communication if you intend to sue them. Like above, if that does not work go to small claims... You should win.
that is one BADASS CAR you got
that is one BADASS CAR you got
06-22-2012, 10:18 AM
#19
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Wow! I am so sorry to hear about how terrible this experience went for you. I'm glad that they don't seem to have done any permanent damage to the car.
I would try contacting the company like everyone has said to see if they will reimburse you the $2000.
I would try contacting the company like everyone has said to see if they will reimburse you the $2000.
06-22-2012, 11:24 AM
#20
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Location: Florida
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Yes this is what I would do. Contact them very calmly, explain the situation, the series of events, and the evidence. I'd tell them the repair was $2000, and I was seeking that plus another $500-1000 for the hassle and loss of time/work/etc. I'd close it with I am willing and able to sue if necessary, but was hoping to work it out first, etc... I suspect they know what happened if they were that quick to refund you, and are probably just waiting for a call like this.