Hello All,

Recently I posted a query asking for advice in driving cross country from Fairfield, CT to Wenatchee, WA (2,800 plus miles) to deliver a 1996 850 GLT wagon to my daughter to use. Members of this Volvo community were very generous with their advice and recommendation.

Yesterday a good friend (and fellow “Volvo Head”) recommended that I check out what it would cost to have an open car carrier pick-up my Volvo in Fairfield, CT and deliver it to Wenatchee, WA. My wife last night posted a request for a price quote on a car carrier service and this morning I have been receiving a deluge of high pressured calls from car shipping companies all saying basically: “Everybody in this industry is a thief, except us! Book now!”

I will carefully examine and compare the competing offers to determine if this makes economic sense to ship the car by car carrier versus driving it out myself and flying back. One suggestion my friend made was only request an open car carrier vs. a closed one which is significantly more expense. With a 21 year old Volvo, I am not too concerned if it gets dirty being shipped cross country.

I would welcome any advice concerning retaining a open car carrier and would in particular appreciate any recommendations of companies to use. Thank you in advance to all who respond.

Hugh