Three Auto Transport Scam Stories, and How You Can Avoid Them

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It’s no secret that some people get scammed on moving transportation services. What can you do to avoid falling into these same traps, especially within an industry you know little about? Here are three hard-luck stories, and an explanation of what you should do in a similar situation, in order to avoid paying hidden fees or receiving your car with dents.

1. Overcharging and Underserviced

One online commentator left a one star Yelp review in order to heavily critique a moving service they had paid for. The price of the move was estimated to be $1,500, but when the company showed up, they said that their car weighed more than expected, and the real cost would be more than the estimate, at $3,500. In the case of this scam, they should have started their research by checking the Better Business B