Eric brokered my auto transport and I could not be happier. I had my 2018 Audi A6 transported from Richmond, VA to Tacoma, WA. The carrier arrived on time and the vehicle arrived safely. Would recommend. read more

I would have loved to give Knickerbocker a positive review. Initial calls with Eric were great. He was super responsive and even though there were some challenges (drove to the middle of nowhere New Jersey to drop my car) it was a reasonable price compared to others. Issues were threefold: - Eric basically represented and used a facility that does its own direct auto transport. When questioned (because they were cheaper) he highlighted his business as better due to a number of factors. None of these ended up coming to fruition. - the Rando he got to transport my car was horrible. Lack of communication or updates. Ended up delivering the car two or three days later than promised (meaning I missed being able to inspect the car). And throughout the process was full of lies regarding arrival time and why he wasn't delivering on time. - car was damaged during transport but because I was out of town for 2 months after the fact and wasn't able to confirm and share this with Eric (because it was delivered late) I had no recourse for costs to fix the damage. - finally, In reviewing his end of year books, Eric got confused about a voided transaction (I had been charged twice initially and there was a void in his books). He assumed that it was me doing it due to my dissatisfaction and charged my credit card again without confirming the issue with me. He left messages while I was in a meeting and then charged my card without confirming. When I called, he apologized for his angry action but for someone who highlights professionalism amongst his traits, I feel this was way out of line. I was going to just leave things as is and not write a review and leave things as they were in August but given the action he took today I felt compelled to warn others. read more

Excellent, dependable service from booking through delivery. Three choices for delivery time frames, depending upon your need, as well voice of open or closed carrier. Owner, Eric S., a former driver himself, understands the definition of good service and delivers. I look forward to shipping my next vehicle with Knickerbocker. *Update*We did in deed ship another vehicle using Knickerbocker four months later. Our truck arrived earlier than expected and in perfect condition. Thank you Eric for the outstanding service. read more

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Eric is an excellent salesman. He does a great job of convincing you that he used to run his own fleet and now operates with a known pool of contract drivers that he holds personally responsible for the safe care and delivery of your vehicle. From the elaborate website to his phone system, he leads you to believe his organization is larger and more involved than it actually is. In reality, he is just one man-a broker who will work with any transporter desperate enough to agree to the exceptionally low fee he offers them. Eric arranged to ship my four door sedan from New Jersey to Texas for $1750. He wanted me to pay him when the car was delivered and I was satisfied with delivery. When the transporter came to pick up my car, I could not get in communication with Eric. I found out later he had a health emergency, but I did not speak with him for several days. I paid the driver $1100 in cash upon delivery, and then I heard from Eric. He asked the driver to give me the money back so that he could charge me and ensure he got his cut. Obviously the driver (who hadn't been able to reach him either) did not return the money, particularly since I was satisfied with the delivery, and Eric sent me an invoice for $650. Because I had agreed to his price at the outset and I value my integrity, I paid him $500-which is a lot considering all he did was make a couple of phone calls. His whole operation is inherently dishonest and he has a reputation among transporters for paying the lowest on the market. He seems like a nice guy but is actually a con man. My neighbor, who had recommended him, worked with him and had pretty much the same experience. He will cash your check but good luck getting in touch with him after that. Apparently he has several shell companies in different states he uses as well. Beware! read more

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Bait and switch. I requested a quote on the website and asked for expedited service for more than two months from when I made the request. Eric Sailor called me and told me the rate would be significantly higher. When I asked why the website said something different he started becoming very irate and stating that I should have known the rate would be higher given the pandemic. I explained that the pandemic had been going on for a year and that the website should be updated. He then began criticizing me for booking through the website. He is also not a carrier as the website states, he is a broker- another falsehood. Worst experience I have had while planning for this move. read more

Had a wonderful experience working with Eric on getting my Honda CR-V shipped across the country from central NJ to San Diego. Eric is responsive, has his customer's best interests at heart, honest, and communicative. My car arrived in perfect condition with no hiccups, and it took only 4 days to get to SD (car got picked up Monday afternoon and arrived Friday night). The only hiccup I had was when the truck driver demanded $150 for having some personal items in my vehicle. When I informed Eric about this $150 charge, he stepped in and told me that the driver should not have done that and rectified the situation immediately by refunding me the $150. Overall, I had an extremely smooth and accommodating experience working with Eric at Knickerbocker, and would definitely use this service again in the future. Highly recommend. read more

My wife and I chose Knickerbocker Transport to send our 2016 Volvo S80 from NY to our daughter in CA. We based our decision on so many complimentary reviews of the company. We are now adding our own favorable comments. The owner, Eric was a pleasure to work with. He kept us updated on the route of the vehicle and is an honorable gentleman. He kept his word by taking care of a small problem the vehicle encountered enroute to CA. We would highly recommend you use Eric, at Knickerbocker if you want to transport any vehicles. W.Rubin read more

Eric from Knickerbocker Auto made transporting my care from the east to west coast a simple, and stress free affair. My original research to finding the safest way to ship my car led me to a variety of nightmarish experiences and suspicious review sites. I was optimistic to find Eric situated on the East Coast, as well as to find positive reviews on multiple platforms. Eric was attentive and took his time to respond to all of my questions. He was able to quickly secure a carrier, which he had a rapport with, and I was literally able to get my vehicle two hours after I reach California. If you must ship your car, Knickerbocker Auto is highly recommended! read more

This was a seamless experience for me. I recently moved from Jersey City to Miami Beach and I've heard so many nightmare stories about transporting cars - damage, fires, missing items, you name it. I'm a very question-oriented person and I had a lot of follow up for Eric Sailer, who answered all of my detailed questions with poise (thanks Eric!). I dropped off my car at a lot near Jersey City (Eric was upfront about the additional $25 - no biggie!) and my car was in Miami Beach the exact day Eric said. I got a call from the truck driver, we texted back and forth and my car was in perfect condition. I cannot thank Knickerbocker enough for making this such an easy experience for me, especially during a time of a life change and a move where there's a lot to think about! I considered other services that were a few hundred dollars less, but I ultimately went with Knickerbocker because of the great reviews. I'm very happy with my decision and I'd highly recommend them for your long distance vehicle shipment. read more

Before I talk about KAT, I want to give a little preface about this industry. I did a LOT of research when I needed to ship a car cross country and if you need to do something similar you should take a moment to understand this: Auto transport is the scummiest, sleaziest, dirtiest, most embarrassing excuse for an industry I've ever seen. I researched ~20 companies and each one seemed to be worse than the next. Online reviews and horror stories for these businesses are so awful and so prevalent that some of these slum lords actually have tried to sidestep Yelp or Google reviews and make their own fake review sites where they lavish their own poor service with bogus ratings. I would rather deal with telecoms or credit card companies rolled into one any day of the week over some of these guys. So that's the competition. The bar is set so low you can trip over it. Eric and KAT are not cheap. It cost me $1,600 to go from the tri-state area to the pacific northwest. Probably 1/4th the value of the actual car. But they got it to me without a scratch in less than a week (ahead of schedule) - and were reachable throughout the entire process. I never once felt like the car was in jeopardy. Bottom line is, what good is a lower quote if you don't have confidence you'll see the car again in the shape you left it? At the same time, what good is shelling out if you aren't sure about the guys you're shelling out to? KAT is on the level - and in an industry where being a cheat is standard operating procedure. For that alone, I would recommend them. read more

Eric was very professional and demonstrated commitment to detail and customer service. From the initial quote to handling, the moving process (large SUV by coast-to-coast enclosed carrier) went swimmingly, and I wouldn't hesitate to use Knickerbocker's services again! read more

I wanted to concur with all of the other reviews on Yelp. I also shipped my car from NYC to Seattle (maybe this is a specialty of Knickerbocker?) and had a great experience. I'd been previously working with another shipper who I don't think was a scammer, but was unresponsive and didn't work very quickly, leaving me rather nervous. I found Knickerbocker through a word of mouth listing (not even a recommendation - just on a list of automotive businesses that was circulating among friends.) So I called them on a whim as they were based in NYC. Eric was helpful and explained the industry well, similarly to what Jack O. described. Within a day or two he had found a carrier to bring my small vehicle cross country in January, which isn't necessarily easy. I was given the driver and dispatcher's phone numbers and they were responsive and helpful when I called them 2 or 3 times during the shipping period to check in on the vehicle's location and ETA. I do believe they are selective about the carriers they use. Their website says they a "carrier not a broker," but in this case they seem to have worked more like a broker due to the route and the time of year being uncommon. I had a good result, and experience but just wanted to clarify this point, and also with the caveat that there may be something in the terminology I'm not understanding. But as far as I know, they served as a broker, and weren't using their own vehicle. Whatever the fine details of that may be, the result is that my car arrived in the designated window of delivery (and given the time of year, delays would be expected and not necessarily a carrier's fault) and it cost exactly what I was quoted. No hidden fees or delays... very easy. I was really terrified of the auto shipping industry after reading many horror stories, and am totally happy with Knickerbocker and the company they contracted to ship my vehicle. If I ever need to do this again I will use them, and will recommend them to friends and acquaintances forever and ever. read more

I have used knickerbocker two times now to ship my car from NJ to CA and back and I have had nothing but great experiences both times. Eric is very communicative and willing to answer all questions regarding the transport. The carriers he uses are efficient and it's clear Eric really knows his stuff! It's always scary to ship such a valuable item so far away but Eric makes it a very easy process. Thanks again! read more

Due to a personal emergency, I had to get my elderly parents car shipped from Florida back to Upstate New York right away. I called Eric on Friday afternoon before the MLK Holiday and he had a truck for us on Monday and the car safely delivered on Friday. Eric was friendly, kept me in the loop and made sure this was a success all at a reasonable rate! I would highly recommend Knickerbocker Auto Transport and will use them next time I need to ship a car. read more

I had my car shipped from NYC to Seattle last minute due to being scammed from another auto transport service. Eric was very helpful and KAT still managed to get my car shipped on time. Very reliable service. Honest. Highly recommended. read more

Trying to ship a car from Brooklyn to Denver I got stuck in the "broker" hell of getting quotes from guys that were spewing out quotes left and right. Then...I called Knickerbocker. They were GREAT. Very clear on exactly where to drop the car off...even gave directions on how to take the subway back to Brooklyn. Communication was great through the whole process. read more

I searched the internet for auto transport to take my car and my wife's car from the Hudson Valley of New York to Sedona, Arizona. I got quotes from a number of companies, from about $1150 to $1975, with most quotes coming in between $1750 and $1850. When I looked at the reviews for the lowest quote, they were not good. Reviews for other companies were not so good either. So I looked on Yelp, and read very good reviews for Knickerbocker Auto Transport. The owner, Eric Sailer, was extremely informative. I learned from him that to get our cars from the Hudson Valley of New York to Sedona at a reasonable price with a guaranteed on-time pickup, and a short delivery time to Arizona, that I should do the following, which is what I did: I drove my car to an auto transport lot in New Jersey, not far from the Lincoln Tunnel. From there, I took a quick bus ride to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. And from there, I took a bus back to the Hudson Valley. My wife did the same thing. It took about six hours total. On the other end, I had to get a ride from a neighbor to meet the truck carrier at the exit ramp just off the highway, which was a half hour from Sedona. So it did require some time and effort on my our part, but we thought it was worth it to save about $750 per car. I didn't have to worry whether the auto carrier would pick up my car when he said he would, and my car was delivered in less than one week's time. Eric Sailer, the owner of Knickerbocker Auto Transport was straight with me, knowledgeable, and friendly. He communicated well by email and by phone all along the way from pickup to delivery. My wife and I couldn't have been happier. Now this is not to say that the transport of your car would not be easier because you were shipping from an easier location to an easier destination. read more

Amazing! I had trouble with other car transport companies. Promising to pick up my car and never show. This other company is as 10 days late and I called Kbickerbockers. They showed up 2 days later and got my car moved from California to Wisconsin in just a few days. Fantastic company, highly recommend. read more

Eric was kind and friendly from the beginning, provided a competitive cost for shipping my Jeep from New Jersey to California within my timeline, and handled every detail along the way with expertise and transparency. I was wary of offers from competing companies that asked for non-refundable deposits with no protection for the consumer. My experience with Knickerbocker was a breath of fresh air, very fair, and my vehicle arrived spotless at its destination. I would definitely trust Eric again with my valuables! read more

First time for me to try to set up a transport for my '68 Mustang from NJ to CA. So I went online and received at least a dozen quotes. Everyone stated that they were a "5 star" outfit. Then you read REAL reviews and you get the full story. Lots of horror stories! Set up a transport with one company but a few days later I couldn't get any updates if it was happening or not. Phone calls, text, email. Nothing back! Found Knickerbocker on Yelp, and Eric took time to go over everything. He knows his stuff and he made me feel comfortable that my car would be in good hands. He kept me updated and followed up on the transport. I can definitely recommend using Knickerbocker for your transport! Thanks Eric! read more

I recently moved from Brooklyn to Seattle and the car transport was an excellent experience. This was my first time transporting a car. Eric is a pro. I dropped my car off on a Tuesday in New Jersey and it was in Seattle 6 days later. I was pleasantly surprised how fast it got here. I put my trust in Eric and I'm glad I did. The payment is also simple using the Chase app on my phone. I will admit I was nervous about paying up front in cash, but like everyone else on here is saying, it was easy and seamless. If you need to transport your car, Knickerbocker is the company to use. Thank you Eric. read more

I can't say enough nice things about Knickerbocker. I needed my parent's car transported immediately from NJ to CA. My parents had hired 2 different transport companies and both companies took deposits and never showed up to pick up the car. (Do NOT use Auto Transport 123 or Affinity Auto Carriers Inc.) If you call knickerbocker, the owner Eric will walk you through the process. He is completely honest. The driver he provided was professional and courteous. Eric and the driver and the dispatcher were constantly in touch. The price was exactly as he quoted. Car was picked up and delivered when they promised. Would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

I have used other transport companies in the past with terrible results. They were either late in picking up, late in dropping off or unable to be reached by phone or email during the transition. Craig was honest and upfront regarding the cost and very helpful in giving me updates and making sure I was happy throughout the process. I would highly reccomend and will definitely use his services again in the future. Customer for life! read more

Thank you Knickerbocker for transporting my late mother's 88' Sentra from NY to GA back in July in good time of a couple of days. The cost was unbeatable and the owner Mr. Eric Sailor was very informative of the process, policies and the transport business as a whole. He stayed in touch throughout the entire process and mom's car was delivered great condition. I will recommend this company to anyone. read more

Eric was extremely helpful in getting my son's car from New Jersey to Phoenix. He was diligent in finding a good spot for both the pickup and delivery process. He communicated on a timely manner throughout the entire process and it was a great experience. The car was delivered as expected and my son was very pleased with the entire process. read more

NJ to FL: Have to agree with everyone else that gave rave reviews for KAT. Eric was awesome. He kept me well informed and did not charge me until the car was delivered. The car arrived in mint condition and on time as promised. I'd rather pay premium to have KAT handle these "brokers" or auto transport companies that may swindle you out of $ or make every excuse for why they couldn't pick up your car on such and such date. read more

Grateful to have found Eric through all these positive reviews. The reviews are 100% accurate. He will make you feel at ease during a process that could potentially be stressful. I dropped my car off at the North Bergen lot and the process moving forward was smooth. Eric maintained communication with me during the time of transport-letting me know what was going on every step of the way. My car arrived in perfect condition and without additional mileage. Will definitely reach out to him next time I need car transport. Do not hesitate. read more

This was by far the least stressful process out of everything I had to do with relocating to another state. Eric was wonderful and kept me informed with the dispatcher and driver. My car came in the time he said it would and in the same condition. I would highly recommend Eric to anyone in the tristate who needs an auto transport service! read more

I was a little nervous using a third party instead of working directly with a shipper, but Eric & KAT were fantastic every step of the way. Shipped our car from NJ to CA and he coordinated everything and had the most competitive price I found. Recommended. read more

A very trustworthy transport company and I highly recommend to anyone. They were able to transport my vehicle safely from NJ to AZ. I've talked to Eric, he was very patient and thorough during the process. Cam was the driver, a very hardworking and honest man. He gave me updates of where he was and delivered my vehicle earlier than expected and without a scratch. read more

We were extremely happy and satisfied with the entire experience of shipping a car from southeastern PA to the San Francisco Bay area. Eric was very responsive on the phone, explained the entire process, answered all my questions, didn't rush me at all, and really seemed to care that this would be a positive experience. He shipped our car via Bravo Express, LLC, out of Langhorne, PA, and the drivers kept in touch by telephone on pick up day, arrived when they said they would, took excellent care of the car during loading, and delivered the car on time and in perfect condition on the scheduled arrival day in CA. I would give Eric 10 stars if I could. Compared to the horror stories I read about other car transport companies, this one was like a dream come true. Highly recommend. Don't look elsewhere! read more

When an auto transport company is named after the NBA's ne'er-do-well NY Knickerbockers and its base of operation is in the heart of NYC, ground zero for many a wise-guy and hustler, you have to be TWICE as good as your competition. Well, I'm happy to report that Eric of Knickerbocker Auto Transport exceeded that higher standard by a long shot. He has earned my praise for a job well done, restored my confidence in NYC-based companies and changed my opinion of the lowly Knickerbockers, auh, er, well...not so much. Since this was the first time I needed to have a car transported, I spent more than three weeks doing research and getting quotes. I was terrified! I uncovered an industry fraught with shysters, terrible customer service, clients who told horror stories and brokers and their agents that would harass you for your business and then, once they took your money, disappeared into thin air. However, with Knickerbocker Auto Transport, a pleasant shock begins when you first call Eric---So atypical for a New Yorker (Hey, what do you expect, I'm from Boston (haha), no, actually from the south), Eric exudes honesty and speaks in a very calm and comforting voice and in a cadence more akin to what you would hear in the Deep South. But don't mistake Eric's congeniality and mild manners for weakness---when he snaps his fingers the car haulers roll. He knows from experience that many people who call are probably nervous from getting abused and run-around by others in the transport business. I personally experienced the hustle, lies and harassment. One sales person even cursed me out on the phone when I politely told him I wasn't interested. My vehicle needed to be shipped from Easton, PA (right on the NJ border) about 1,500 miles to Corsicana, TX (~45 miles south of Dallas). Eric's pricing was very fair as he was $300-$600 less than the higher-priced bids and was only about $100-$150 more the very lowest ones. I went with Eric and Knickerbocker Auto Transport because the few extra dollars I paid over the bottom bids allowed me to sleep soundly at night. I didn't want to worry about getting shook down and held hostage for more money after the low-baller picked up my car, wonder when my car would actually get picked up and delivered or be concerned about what kind of damage my car would incur. My faith in Eric paid off. I called him with my approval late Friday afternoon as he was closing for the week. Although his wife and kids were home waiting for him to join them for dinner (sorry Eric), he stayed at the office and on the phone until he reached one of his reliable auto hauler sources. The driver immediately called my contact in Easton, PA and coordinated with him for the car's pick-up. Only 28 hours after I contracted with Eric, my car was safely loaded and on the way to Texas Sunday morning. Three days later, the driver called me to arrange a suitable time to deliver. He also called me when he was an hour away---he arrived within one minute of the time he said he would be here. Wednesday afternoon my car was off-loaded in perfect condition without so much as a scratch! ...Well, an EXTRA scratch :-). read more

Couldn't be happier with the process! Eric delivered on a short notice and a very tight schedule during the 4th of July weekend! My Odyssey arrived on time which I did not expect. (I rented a car for a week in anticipation for the late delivery, ended up returning it early)! Drivers called a day before delivery as promised. Car was undamaged, but needed a carwash as expected on an open transport. Will definitely recommend to everyone and will use them again if needed! Thank you! read more

Eric helped me ship my Xterra from NY to CA, door to door. He walked me through the process and helped me plan out when to ship out the car. He and the drivers were communicative, courteous, and flexible when I had to change my destination last minute. My car was delivered as expected and I would go to Eric again on my next move. read more

Can't express enough gratitude to Eric for providing such professional auto-trasnsport services. Everything went perfectly for NYC to LA trip for my car. Eric was honest, available, and friendly throughout. Just the week before I cancelled with a different company I found on Yelp after encountering nothing but lies and deception. Eric is unique as far as I can tell. He cares and delivers on his promises. read more

I am shocked at how seamless getting a car shipped from Chicago to New York. Eric was extremely helpful and communicative and explained everything in detail. We were able to do a pickup and drop off for the scheduled dates in sub zero temperatures. I am extremely impressed. Knickerbocker is a little more expensive than other brokers and shippers but I can guarantee that their service is worth every penny. read more

My son was moving from New York to LA. We needed to shop his car. Contacted Knickerbocker. They were professional, responsive, did a great job. Would highly recommend. read more

I want to thank Eric, the owner, for brokering a painless, professional and timely transport of my daughter Julie's Subaru Impreza from CT to southern CA. The process was flawless, drivers were courteous and professional and the vehicle arrived in good order. It's rare these days that people in business do what they say they will do. Eric and Knickerbocker did precisely this and we are most appreciative. My advice to prospective clients: Don't risk a world of hurt and aggravation trying to save $100. Call the company that knows what they are doing and deliver on their promises. Best wishes to Knickerbocker for continued success. read more

Shipped my car from NJ to TN 2 weeks back...and i must say it was the easiest part of my relocation !! Eric was excellent in all his communications, and stuck to his word. It was a pleasure doing business with him. Will definitely recommend to anyone and everyone trying to ship their car. I also would want to thank the truck driver Carlos. Friendly and on time. read more

I used Knickerbocker to ship my car cross country. The car was at destination before me and was waiting for me. It was handled properly and I din't have nothing to complain about. Eric kept his word and is great to work with. In this market where you got to be wary of unreliable shippers Knickerbocker is totally trustworthy. Completely satisfied with the service provided by him. read more