1964 Dodge Coronet

Joseph Cubellis Submitted this review about Goldwing Auto Carriers
Review made Live: 1/4/2012 9:19:00 PM
I purchased a car in Texas, and contacted Alan Beveridge with Goldwing Auto Transport to pick the car up and deliver it to me in PA. After inspecting the car, I found that damage was done to the undercarriage of the vehicle since it was tied down in the wrong places, which caused tears in the unibody. Pictures were taken of this damage and contact was made immediately to Alan Beveridge. He said there would be no problem at all. An insurance adjuster was sent to my residence to inspect the damage and an estimate was sent to me totaling $1,410.00. After ten months of getting the complete run-around from Alan, his insurance, etc., he assured me by e-mail, that if the insurance company did not make this right with me, he would, since he had seen the pictures and agreed that the damage had occurred in shipping. Alan is supposed to be fully insured, and if that is correct, then why was this claim not handled and settled. I initiated the claim with Alan's insurance company, even though that should have been his responsibility, and when calling him regarding the insurance company, he would answer my calls and my e-mails. After denial of this claim, he agreed to settle this claim himself with me, and then he would proceed against the carriers insurance company. He now refuses to return any calls, answer any e-mails, and evidently settlement was not made by him. I warn anyone who considers this company for shipping a vehicle, because you are taking a very big chance. The damage was done to my vehicle in transit, and the shipper will not take responsibility. I am not a novice when it comes to buying vehicles and shipping them to PA. I purchase approximately 5-10 per year and I have dealt with many shippers. I have never experienced such inappropriate behavior. I would encourange anyone with any questions to contact me. When I was looking for a shipper, Goldwing's website states: FULLY INSURED. . . . JUST WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!!!!! Beware of Goldwing Auto Transport and Alan Beveridge. If Alan happens to be reading this, you really should have returned my calls and my e-mails. This matter has been going on for almost 1 year, and you know that I have tried to work with you.

Company Response
Alan Beveridge from Goldwing Auto Carriers Submitted this response.
Response Date: 1/11/2012 7:52:00 PM
First of all, Joe was correct when he said the car was damaged and he did send me pictures of the damage. Immediately after receiving the documentation I put in a claim with the carrier(Fast Time Express) who transported the vehicle. Their insurance company gave me the run around over and over. I spent countless hours of my own time on the phone with their insurance company to settle this claim. Since it is the carriers responsibility to provide the proper insurance. I also emailed all of the information to Joe in regards to the carriers insurance information and the claim I had made on his behalf. After the carrier and their insurance company declined to be responsible then he proceeded to want to make a claim against my insurance company. I can't file a claim against my own insurance, so I instructed on how to file a claim against my insurance. Which no other company out there would be this accomodating. After he made the claim to my insurance, they denied the claim. My insurance company informed me that they denied the claim because it is the carriers (Fast Time Express) responsibility to cover the damage. I did tell him that I would help take care of the damage, but I have to involve the carriers insurance company to do so. I did send him all the necessary documentation to further pursue this matter with the carriers (Fast Time Express) insurance company. If he doesn't pursue it with them, I'm technically not responsible. In our contract it states the carrier (Fast Time Express) is responsible for any negligence. I have gone above and beyond to help assist in this matter. It's just as frustrating for me when there is no resolve because what a carrier does also reflects on me and the whole industry. I will never use Fast Time Express again as a carrier. Alan Beveridge