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About Mercury Auto Transport
Mercury Auto Transport is an auto shipping brokerage. It coordinates auto shipping between you and a carrier. Through an online, nationwide portal, Mercury Auto Transport sends a quote request to multiple carriers. Then it helps you negotiate pricing and ensures the carrier you choose is licensed and insured. Mercury Auto Transport charges a broker’s fee and carrier fees.
- Large carrier network
- Oversees price negotiations and contracting
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- No cancellation fee
- Separate broker fee
- Potential weather/traffic delays
Featured Reviews
Insights from 597 recent reviews of Mercury Auto Transport
We used sentence-by-sentence statistical analysis to decode nearly 600 Mercury Auto Transport reviews published on ConsumerAffairs in the past year. Read below about customers who were happy, satisfied or upset about the four topics mentioned most often in reviews of Mercury Auto Transport.
Mercury Auto Transport staff reviews
The 257 recent Mercury Auto Transport reviewers who discussed staff focused on the truckers or drivers that executed their vehicle’s shipment and delivery. 100% of those customers were satisfied, tying Mercury for first among car shipping companies on our site.
Reviewers noted the superior professionalism and care of the staff that delivered their vehicles. Some described how drivers took extra precautions to prevent damage while loading and unloading.
Mercury Auto Transport customer service reviews
100% of 134 recent Mercury Auto Transport reviewers who mentioned customer service were pleased, like Mitch from Newport News, Virginia. “(They) answered all my emails in a timely manner and kept in constant communication about the status of my transportation reservation with the company,” Mitch said. “They also reached out to me multiple times after pickup and drop-off to make sure my needs were met.”
Mercury’s reviews on customer service tie the company for first among auto transporters on our site. Reviewers praised Mercury’s agents for their exceptional responsiveness, even on weekends and holidays. Some first-time customers also appreciated how company reps helped them understand what to expect from the process.
Mercury Auto Transport punctuality & speed reviews
Of 117 recent Mercury Auto Transport reviewers who talked about punctuality and speed, 100% were satisfied or happy with the timeliness of their car shipping experience. That ties Mercury in first for punctuality and speed among auto transporters on our site.
Reviewers consistently reported that their Mercury agent was able to secure a carrier quickly. Many said their vehicle arrived on time or slightly ahead of schedule.
“Due to a schedule, I was a little concerned about the delivery timeline needed, but my agent was confident that they could deliver, and they did,” said Matthew, who shipped a car from New Jersey to California. “My son's vehicle arrived on the date promised without issue.”
Mercury Auto Transport price reviews
89 recent reviewers of Mercury Auto Transport mentioned price, and they generally felt that Mercury’s costs were reasonable for the service provided and comparable to other auto transporters they considered.
Many reviewers emphasized the transparency around costs: company reps clearly explained the factors that went into the quote Mercury provided, and quotes were often very close to the actual cost.
Ultimately, 100% of recent reviewers who mentioned price were happy or satisfied, tying Mercury for first among auto transporters on our site.
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Mercury Auto Transport FAQ
What is Mercury Auto Transport?
Mercury Auto Transport is an auto shipping broker, which means it partners with carriers nationwide to transport vehicles. It has a network of highly-rated carriers with up-to-date licensing and insurance to ensure your vehicle is protected during transport. Mercury Auto Transport posts your auto shipping needs in a database that carriers select from and bid on. Mercury Auto Transport charges a fee for its carrier-finding services, but it does not get paid until the contract is signed and approved.
How does Mercury Auto Transport work?
Mercury Auto Transport starts with a quote based on the current market. It is an auto transport broker, so it works with auto shipping carriers to complete the transport. It lists your transport needs on a central dispatch board so carriers can bid on transports that could be included in already scheduled trips. Mercury Auto Transport also helps you negotiate your price with the carrier.
When gathering your auto shipping needs, Mercury Auto Transport asks for your pickup location, destination and desired time frame. Once these details are listed, carriers respond to your post, and Mercury Auto Transport lets you know if the carrier accepted your price or sent a counteroffer.
When a price is agreed on, Mercury Auto Transport ensures that the carrier is highly rated with up-to-date insurance and violation-free licenses. Mercury Auto Transport doesn’t get paid until you approve the carrier and the contract is signed. Both Mercury Auto Transport and the carrier receive a deposit. At your destination, upon receipt of your vehicle, you directly pay your remaining balance to the carrier.
How much does Mercury Auto Transport cost?
Mercury Auto Transport costs vary greatly based on several factors, including pickup and destination locations, market demand and season. Mercury Auto Transport strategizes with you to negotiate rates and create the best auto transport plan. Quotes can be requested instantly online. Deposits aren’t collected until Mercury Auto Transport assigns your vehicle to a reputable carrier.
If you need to change your reservation with Mercury, there is no cancellation fee.
What are Mercury Auto Transport shipping options?
Mercury Auto Transport is an auto transport broker. It does not ship vehicles but works to partner you with an appropriate carrier. It has access to a national dispatch board and helps negotiate the best auto shipping rates.
Mercury also ensures the auto transport carrier you select has fully up-to-date insurance and licensing. During shipment, your vehicle is covered by the carrier’s insurance policy. These policies can range from $100,000 to $1 million in damage coverage.
Shipping time depends on the distance. Up to 500 miles can take one to two days, while 2,500 or more miles can take 10 to 14 days.
Open and enclosed transport options are available.
Where is Mercury Auto Transport available?
Mercury Auto Transport works with carriers nationwide.
Is Mercury Auto Transport a broker or carrier?
Mercury Auto Transport is a broker. It partners with carriers nationwide to transport your vehicle.
Is Mercury Auto Transport legit?
Mercury Auto Transport is a legitimate auto transport broker. As a broker, it works to negotiate pricing and find the highest-rated auto shipping carriers. Its comprehensive database connects you with carriers nationwide. Additionally, it’s fully licensed, bonded and insured, and it vets carriers to ensure licensure and insurance information. Mercury Auto Transport is worth looking into if you want a middleman to help negotiate auto shipping pricing and manage transport.
Mercury Auto Transport Company Information
- Company Name:
- Mercury Auto Transport
- Website:
- mercuryautotransport.com