Sonic Auto Transportation Review

Updated: 07/14/2022

Author: Steve Palmer

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Sonic Auto Transportation is a rising star among all car shipping companies in the USA. They started their business in 2020 but already have more than a 1000 reviews on different websites. moreover their standing within auto transport industry carriers is superb.

Let’s look closer at their business, services and customer feedbacks.

Founded: 2020
Headquarters: 3090 Bristol St., Floor 4, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Service Area: U.S., including Hawaii and Alaska
USDOT: 3437626
MC: 1115582
Phone: (530) 648-9041
Email: info@sonic-auto.com

Business description: Here at Sonic Auto Transportation, we are a leading company in the vehicle relocation industry. It is what we prove, not just what we say. We offer our service across the country, ensuring you are satisfied with the transportation of your vehicle.

Sonic Auto Transportation Score Basics

• Industry standing among other companies score 100% on CentralDispatch- 10 total 
• Legal standing score – 10 total
• Customer reviews score (Google – 4.5, Transportreviews – 5, BBB – C, Yelp – 1) – 6.3 total 
• Online presence score (website, phone, chat, instant quotes) – 9 total
• Our internal take score – 9 total

Based on 1780 online reviews available to public we were able to estimate the average car shipping cost offered by Sonic Auto Transportation. Our personal take – most prices are below the average on major routes.

Sonic Auto Transportation offers a wide verity of shipping services:

• Vehicle shipping;
• Motorcycle shipping;
• Farm Equipment shipping;
• Heavy equipment shipping;
• Boat shipping.

Here is what Sonic Auto Transportation tells about their company:

“We operate across the country to make the relocation of all kinds of auto easier for our clients. Our company specialists has over 20 years of experience in the relocation industry, we’ve been of great service to companies, contractual agents, and private individuals. We’ve transported vehicles across the 50 states with ease.

Are you planning a relocation project? Well, we know there are lots of options out there, but there is none like Sonic Auto Transportations. Our quality service delivery and customer satisfaction principle is what we proud ourselves on. When you deal with us, we let you understand the processes involved because we like to carry our clients along. Giving value for money is what we do best.”

The first thing we demand from our clients is the submission of their request. This can be done through our integrated website, phone, or email. What we demand…

During the quotation process, there are many factors to be considered. These factors may take some time, but we try as much as possible to reduce the time…

After reviewing all the available options, we let you decide on an offer. It is after the selection we then collect all the necessary pieces of information we need..

On the agreed date and time, a transportation vehicle will arrive at the given location. But before we begin the loading procedure, the driver will first conduct…

Please be informed that on the day of the delivery of your vehicle, we’ll most probably be picking up vehicles and delivering to other customers as well…

Q. Can I ship my vehicle if it’s non-operational?

A. Yes. Most carrier companies provide their drivers with a winch, however in this case a vehicle must roll, steer and brake in order to get loaded on and off a trailer. If your vehicle doesn’t possess any of the above-mentioned characteristics, a forklift will be needed. You can either arrange it yourself or have one provided for you at an additional cost.

Q. How far in advance should I book the transportation?

A. Usually, all the carriers schedule their pickups a week ahead of the departure. We recommend giving us a notice 3-5 days prior to the transportation to be able to locate you a reasonable carrier.

Q. Is the quote all inclusive?

A. Yes, the quote includes all the fees, taxes, and insurance and it is a door to door delivery service. We guarantee the price with the carrier and sum up by signing a contract so there is no unexpected price changes.

Q. Can I put some personal items in the car?

A. We do not recommend to put your personal items inside the vehicle, however you can pack up to 100 lbs. of your belongings in the trunk or inside the vehicle, but make sure they are below the window level and properly secured.

The rates for Sonic Auto Transportation services tend to be average or slightly more expensive than other car shipping companies. However, you could find cheap shipping options if you make your request ahead of time, depending on your location.

Sonic Auto Transportation customer service isn’t exceptional. You’ll likely experience minor irritations, including long phone wait times and a lot of back and forth before your car is picked up. Based on reviews you might see some price change the last minute.