BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS SINCE 10/14/2009

Global Auto Transportation

(818) 476-5005 1101 East Broadway Unit 205, Glendale, CA 91205

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Description

This company's business is providing automobile transporting services.

BBB Accreditation

A BBB Accredited business since 10/14/2009.

BBB has determined that this business meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

BBB accreditation does not mean that the business's products or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB, or that BBB has made a determination as to the business's product quality or competency in performing services.

Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that lowered this business's rating include:

Length of time business has been operating

Factors that raised this business's rating include:

Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this sizeResponse to complaint(s) filed against businessResolution of complaint(s) filed against businessBBB has sufficient background information on this business

Customer Complaints Summary Read complaint details

8 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 6 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising / Sales Issues 1
Billing / Collection Issues 0
Problems with Product / Service 6
Delivery Issues 1
Guarantee / Warranty Issues 0
Total Closed Complaints 8

Additional Complaint Information

Our complaint history for this company shows the company gave proper consideration to complaints presented by the Bureau.

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: 10/12/2009 Business started: 10/23/2006
Licensing

As of our last verification on October 13, 2009, we verified that this company's DOT #658640 is active. For the most up-to-date information regarding license status, consumers may contact the FMCSA by calling (888) 368-7238 or visiting their website at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_html.prc_limain.

Contact Information
Elana Gregorian - Customer Service
    Tony Tigran Gregorian (Owner)
Number of Employees

3

Business Category

Automobile Transporting Services

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Industry Tips
Our experience with auto shippers is that although they may advertise fast, responsible and affordable shipping services, their contract does not guarantee anything. Many such firms do not ship your auto themselves despite entering a contract with you, but act as a broker and subcontract the transport agreement to a third party.

Complaints about these companies generally allege that vehicles are not picked up or are not delivered on the date promised, that they are damaged during transport, or that claims for loss or damage are not paid. Deliveries may be days or weeks later than the window given, and the owner may have to rent a car while waiting for delivery or for repair from damages.

Although the broker may legally be liable for any loss or damage you suffer, they will probably refer you to the actual transporter for recourse. The transporter may be reluctant to accept responsibility for the damages. Either way, unless you are dealing with a reputable company, you will probably find it extremely difficult to collect for your damages.

We recommend checking with your own insurance company in advance to see if your policy will cover any damages resulting from the shipment. If not, you may be able to purchase a short-term policy that will cover these costs. You should also remove all personal possessions from your car before it is picked up for shipment.