RED FLAG #1: "Changing Estimate"
Estimate jumps from $885 to $945! I gave the same pick up location and drop off location during initial communication, no changes whatsoever. Estimate suddenly increased closer to booking.
RED FLAG #2: "Drop-Off Date"
When Mr. N.P-R. processed my booking papers, he didn't write down the DROP-OFF DATE in the paperwork. I immediately requested that it be noted in the paperwork because it is very CRUCIAL that the vehicle arrive on the exact date! This was his response... "We do not write down the drop-off date in the booking but it is noted in our INTERNAL COMMUNICATION."
I told him, I will be flying from my current location to the drop off point where I will be staying just for two days, a very small window... I will book flights and hotels for this purpose and it is therefore of UTMOST IMPORTANCE that the vehicle arrive on the specific day I requested. His response: "That's fine."
They will NEVER put down drop off dates in the paperwork because they know it will probably not happen.
RED FLAG #3: "Assigning Carriers"
When they say "We have not assigned a carrier for you"... what they actually mean is that "We haven't found someone who is willing to bring your car from Point A to Point B."
ONE MONTH after booking and one day before pick-up date, they still haven't "assigned a carrier," in the meantime, I already booked flights and hotels to receive the vehicle on the other end. They do not care.
RED FLAG #4: "Ready Date" instead of "Pick-Up Date"
They never use the words Pick-Up Date, they will only say "Ready Date" in the papers. This way there are no specific calendar dates to comply with in picking up the vehicle. "Ready Date" to this company means they can pick up any time they want after that date unless you cancel the booking. All this time, in the customers minds, it's "Pick-Up date." After booking, they will often say "Nothing is guaranteed."
RED FLAG #5: "Dry Run Policy"
Read "Terms and Conditions #14" of the Booking Confirmation! If you're 30 minutes late in the agreed time and location, a $100 Dry Run fee will be imposed! This means they could be several days late in picking up your vehicle, but if you're 30 minutes late, you get fined a hundred bucks! For every 30 minutes after the initial 30 minutes, it will be another $75!
If they don't pick up your vehicle on time or the arranged date and you get upset, read this first: "...Customer exhibiting offensive, inappropriate, or vulgar language or behavior, the dry-run fee may be imposed." So folks, you cannot get upset, you cannot curse at them or use what they would consider offensive language or else you pay more... this is of course after you wait several days for pick up, oops, I meant Ready Date... you just need to smile and swallow everything and pray that they will deliver on time!
RED FLAG #6: "AWOL Reps"
The moment they sense trouble, good luck talking to the same person who gave you the estimate or booking confirmation!
MY ADVISE: RUN AWAY from ROAD RUNNER!
It was a blessing in disguise that they were not able to find/assign a carrier on my "Ready Date"... otherwise, my son's car would be hostage to a joke of a company. During booking, they will say everything is fine, but when you're hours away from requested pick up date and still nothing, they say "Sorry we're just brokers, we cannot guarantee anything!"
I cancelled my booking after "Ready Date"... I would rather drive 1,100 miles than trust these liars with my son's vehicle. If they cannot pick up on the arranged day, why should I trust them to drop off on the agreed day? read more