2020 Montway Auto Transport Review

Name: Montway Auto Transport 2019 Review
Item: Montway Auto Transport
Rating: 4.3
Author: Julia Campbell

By Kurt Manwaring | Writer | Updated: October 1, 2020

Bottom line: Montway Auto Transport has slower-than-average delivery, but it offers consistently low prices and guarantees its pick up dates.

Overall rating

4 / 5

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Most auto transport companies ship about 20,000 vehicles each year. Montway Auto Transport ships more than 100,000. In other words, it knows what it’s doing.

The car shipping company consistently has some of the lowest prices around. Montway Auto Transport is less expensive than most companies, especially for enclosed car shipments over mid-range distances.

While the company has slower-than-average delivery and doesn’t always knock its customer reviews out of the park, it’s worth considering alongside the rest of our best car shipping companies. We’ll walk you through the pros and cons in our Montway Auto Transport Review.

How Montway Auto Transport compares to the car shipping industry

	Montway Auto Transport	Industry averages
Company pricing (out of 5)	$$	$$$
Age of company (years)	13	16
Vehicles shipped in 2019	108,100	20,400

Company pricing (out of 5)

Age of company (years)

Vehicles shipped in 2019

Montway Auto Transport	Industry averages
$$	$$$
13	16
108,100	20,400

Compare Montway Auto Transport to its competitors on our Best Car Shipping Companies list.

How much does Montway Auto Transport cost?

Montway Auto Transport has below-average prices. Its average cost of $850 per transport is about $70 less expensive than the average car shipping company.

The average cost per 100 miles to ship a car with Montway Auto Transport is $120, although prices vary depending on factors such as transport type, seasonality, and route.

We asked Montway Auto Transport to give us quotes for three car sizes across five distances for open and enclosed transport.

Montway Auto Transport car shipping pricing

	2008 Dodge Charger	2011 Toyota Highlander	2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Open transport	$640	$690	$710
Enclosed transport	$880	$980	$1090

Open transport

Enclosed transport

2008 Dodge Charger	2011 Toyota Highlander	2012 Chevrolet Silverado
$640	$690	$710
$880	$980	$1090

Data as of 6/29/2020. Average cost calculated by comparing costs for three car sizes across five distances. Offers and availability may vary and are subject to change.

PLAN AHEAD AND SAVE MONEY

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How Montway Auto Transport pricing compares

We compared Montway Auto Transport to 10 other car shipping companies and found it was almost always cheaper than the average.

Montway Auto Transport has low prices for enclosed shipping

Montway Auto Transport consistently has some of the lowest prices around, especially for enclosed transport: its prices are about 10% lower than the competition.

	Montway Auto Transport	Industry average	Savings
Enclosed transport	$980	$1,110	$130

Enclosed transport

Montway Auto Transport	Industry average	Savings
$980	$1,110	$130

Data as of 6/29/2020. Average cost calculated by comparing costs for three car sizes across five distances. Offers and availability may vary and are subject to change.

Montway Auto Transport has low prices for trips less than 1,000 miles

It doesn’t matter whether you use open or enclosed transport: for distances of 1,000 miles or less, Montway Auto Transport is one of your cheapest options.

While other companies charge an average of $770, Montway Auto Transport gets the job done for only $660—a savings of $110.

	Montway Auto Transport	Industry average	Savings with Montway
Open transport	$560	$610	$50
Enclosed transport	$760	$940	$180

Open transport

Enclosed transport

Montway Auto Transport	Industry average	Savings with Montway
$560	$610	$50
$760	$940	$180

Data as of 6/29/2020. Average cost calculated by comparing costs for three car sizes across three distances. Offers and availability may vary and are subject to change.

Montway Auto Transport has low prices for cars and SUVs

Montway Auto Transport has very competitive rates for cars and SUVs. While the company can still save you about $50 shipping a truck, its price savings for cars and SUVs is even better.

The average cost to ship a car or SUV with Montway Auto Transport is $75 cheaper than the industry average.

	Montway Auto Transport	Industry average	Amount higher or lower than average
Car	$760	$830	$70 ↓
SUV	$830	$910	$80 ↓
Truck	$950	$1,000	$50 ↓

Car

SUV

Truck

Montway Auto Transport	Industry average	Amount higher or lower than average
$760	$830	$70 ↓
$830	$910	$80 ↓
$950	$1,000	$50 ↓

Data as of 6/29/2020. Average cost calculated by comparing costs for three car sizes across five distances. Offers and availability may vary and are subject to change.

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Montway Auto Transport cost factors

Auto transport prices can change minute by minute. It’s kind of like the weather in Chicago that way—wait five minutes and things will be totally different. These frequent fluctuations are due in part to the fact that the cost to ship a vehicle depends on a laundry list of factors:

Carrier bidding process
Distance
Extra services
Number of vehicles
Region
Route
Seasonality
Transport type
Vehicle type and condition

IS MY CAR SAFE?

Car shipping is generally safe, but there are things you can do to increase the odds nothing gets damaged or stolen. We’ve put together a list of tips to keep your car safe.

Montway Auto Transport coverage options

Montway Auto Transport uses only carriers that have at least $100,000 in coverage. The company also provides its customers with $250,000 of additional no-deductible coverage in case your carrier’s policy doesn’t cover everything.

Montway Auto Transport at a glance

	Company information
MC #	611862
USDOT #	2239816
Broker or carrier	Broker
Carries basic insurance	✔ Yes
Average customer service rating	4.2/5
Years in business	13
Cars shipped in 2019	108,000

MC #

USDOT #

Broker or carrier

Carries basic insurance

Average customer service rating

Years in business

Cars shipped in 2019

Company information
611862
2239816
Broker
✔ Yes
4.2/5
13
108,000

Montway Auto Transport features and services

PROS

Low prices
Guaranteed pick up dates
Additional insurance coverage
Service to/from Alaska and Hawaii
Online customer service chat

CONS

Lower-than-average customer reviews
Slow delivery
No GPS tracking

Montway Auto Transport shipped over 100,000 vehicles in 2019—five times more than the average car shipping company. The proven company offers a long list of auto shipping services:

ATV shipping
Classic car transport
Door-to-door transport
Enclosed transport
Expedited transport
Golf cart shipping
Transport to/from Alaska and Hawaii
International shipping
Military transport
Motorcycle shipping
Open transport
RV shipping

Why we recommend Montway Auto Transport

Montway Auto Transport has low prices

We like Montway Auto Transport because it has competitive prices. The company rarely has rates above the industry average, and in many cases, Montway Auto Transport can save you $50 or more on your car shipment.

Compare Montway pricing vs. industry averages

	Montway Auto Transport average	Amount below industry average
Enclosed transport	$980	$130
Shipments of 1,000 miles or less	$660	$110
Cars	$760	$70
SUVs	$830	$80
Trucks	$950	$50

Enclosed transport

Shipments of 1,000 miles or less

Cars

SUVs

Trucks

Montway Auto Transport average	Amount below industry average
$980	$130
$660	$110
$760	$70
$830	$80
$950	$50

Data as of 6/29/2020. Average cost calculated by comparing costs for three car sizes across five distances. Offers and availability may vary and are subject to change.

Montway Auto Transport guarantees your pick up date

Car shippers don’t always pick up your vehicle on the date you request—but Montway Auto Transport does. Money back guaranteed.

And Montway Auto Transport rarely if ever fails to meet its guaranteed pick up dates.

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Montway Auto Transport has a proven track record

Not only does Montway Auto Transport offer low prices—and guarantee them—the company has been doing it for more than a decade. That’s saying a lot in an industry known for companies that don’t stay in business very long.

FAQ about Montway Auto Transport

How much does it cost to transport a car?

The average cost to ship a car is about $920, and Montway Auto Transport gets the job done for only $850. Prices are affected by factors such as route, distance, seasonality, and transport type.

How much does it cost to transport a car to another state?

The cost to ship a car to another state depends on several factors, including the size and condition of your vehicle. Montway Auto Transport costs an average of $120 per 100 miles, while the industry average is $140.

How are Montway Auto Transport’s reviews?

Montway Auto Transport has an average customer rating of 4.2/5. Reviewers generally praise the auto transport company’s customer service and professional delivery, while complaints tend to focus on unexpected delays or prices that went up.

Our recommendation

We like Montway Auto Transport. The company has low prices, guaranteed pick up dates, and more than a decade of experience under its car shipping belt. While Montway Auto Transport has slower-than-average delivery and doesn’t always nail it in customer service reviews, the company is worth considering alongside our other top car shipping companies.

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About Kurt Manwaring

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Andy T

Excellent service from Montway. Shipped my Tacoma dual cab with longbed canopy from Boston to Seattle. Pickup was easy and within the window they said and it was delivered to my door as promised when I secured the reservation. My son has used twice and I would use again. Great service!!
- https://www.montway.com Montway
  
  Glad to hear that you and your son have had great experiences with Montway, Andy. We’re happy to ship for you any time. Just let us know!
https://www.freightsavvy.com David John

Hey Julia, I was looking for Shipping details and, got your post very helpful for me. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Dennis Hartmann

I received top notch service from Montway. I shipped my 2017 Audi TT from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA in a closed transport. From initial contact with Montway to delivery of my vehicle – all was smooth and easy. The trucker was meticulous, making sure my car was protected, secured, dust-free, so to speak. Super happy customer – plus the price was absolutely right.
- https://www.montway.com Montway
  
  Thanks for the comment, Dennis. Always happy to hear from super happy customers! Enclosed transport offers a safe and clean solution so we recommend for all shippers looking for that extra level of protection.
Aaron

Montway is an unethical business. They engage in bait-and-switch tactics in which they entice you with a low bid, then refuse to honor the bid and instead demand more money. They gave me a bid that I accepted, then demanded additional funds, and unilaterally canceled the contract when I requested that they honor their bid. Their bids cannot be trusted as they will not honor them.
- https://www.montway.com Montway
  
  Hello Aaron, Please understand that the industry dictates pricing, our job is to present those options to our customers. Because the goal is to get a carrier assigned to transport the vehicle, we offer every transport option to the customer. It is the customer’s decision whether to proceed with that option or not. Working at the quoted price is not an issue, we could continue to seek out a carrier for the quoted price. As stated in our terms and conditions accepted by the customer upon booking is that all dates are estimated. Meaning there is no time frame as to when or if a motor carrier will want to transport the vehicle at the customer’s preferred price.
  
  Our team made every effort to help the customer understand the nature of the industry and the terms and conditions agreed upon when booking. As the customer was unsatisfied with estimated dates or having to pay the additional carrier pay currently being requested by industry truckers, the best course of action was to exercise term and condition #9 whereas “Customer agrees that Montway Inc. has the right to reject or cancel any order for any reason at any time”
  
  Therefore the order has been canceled and no funds have been collected from the customer.
  
  We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Michaela R.

PREFACE: I will be contacting BBB about this specific company. This company is absolute TRASH. They do not employ the truck drivers. It’s based on who is in the area. I happen to live on Cape Cod which apparently, is “out of the way”. This was made known to my husband and I two days BEFORE we have to leave state to move. At which point I would be abandoning my vehicle- Montway could not GUARANTEE that it would be picked up. To expedite our vehicle shipment we paid an extra $200 and yet, my car is still sitting with no driver dispatched to pick up. They have already taken payment so that leaves money tied up in this unprofessional and incompetent company; leaving me with no option to explore other transport options. Montway will sell you a good pitch at first, but beware they are not transparent. This review is a courtesy to all people trying to transport their vehicle. MONTWAY AUTO TRANSPORT IS UNRELIABLE AND UNPROFESSIONAL. THEY DO NOT HOLD TRUE TO THEIR CONTRACT OF PICKING UP WITHIN A TIME PERIOD. BEWARE. BEWARE. BEWARE
- https://www.montway.com Montway
  
  Hello Michaela, we’re sorry to hear that your experience has not met your expectations. Montway is 100% transparent in its operations and services as a broker. We display full details of our contract on our website and include them in every email.
  
  We do our best to pick up every vehicle as soon as possible. But, as truck drivers are always on the move, it can take several days before a driver will be available in the customer’s area. We inform all customers that their dates are estimated and are not a guarantee. As drivers can be delayed for several reasons outside anyone’s control. Montway advises that all customers have backups in place in the event they are unavailable.
  
  If the customer wishes to cancel, they may do so any time without penalty as long as their vehicle has not been assigned to a truck driver. If the commentator wishes to provide additional feedback, we ask that they contact us at feedback@montway.com. Thank you.
Dave Withbroe

do not trust Montway. they are not insured. i am dealing with damage in transport. i keep hearing… it’s not our fault.
https://www.montway.com Montway

Hi Anthony, we understand your concern and apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately, the manner in which the commenter placed their orders triggered internal security flags and we, therefore, chose to decline their business. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.