Is Vice Auto Transport Legit, or a Scam? What to Check

Is Vice Auto Transport Legit? Reviews, Reputation & What to Check Before Shipping Your Car

If you're asking “Is Vice Auto Transport legit?” before trusting us with your vehicle and your money, we have a surprisingly simple answer:

Good. You should be asking.

Shipping a vehicle can involve a cross-country move, an online car purchase, a dealership hundreds of miles away, or a vehicle that needs to reach its destination on a tight schedule. You're potentially handing someone the keys to one of the most valuable things you own.

Do your homework.

Don't choose an auto transport company because it has a slick website, the lowest quote, or somebody on the phone telling you everything you want to hear.

Verify who you're dealing with. Read independent reviews. Look at the company's reputation outside its own website. Ask questions. Understand how your vehicle will actually be transported.

At Vice Auto Transport, we'd rather earn your business after you've researched us.

Is Vice Auto Transport Legit?

Yes. Vice Auto Transport is a legitimate auto transport brokerage that coordinates vehicle transportation throughout the United States.

Our team helps customers ship cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, classics, luxury vehicles and specialty vehicles using appropriately licensed and insured motor carriers.

We arrange both open and enclosed auto transport, with service for customers relocating, buying vehicles online, purchasing from dealerships or auctions, moving seasonal vehicles, transporting classics and exotics, and simply getting a vehicle from Point A to Point B without putting hundreds or thousands of unnecessary miles on it.

But here's something we think is important:

Don't take our word for it.

Verify us yourself.

Read Our Real Google Reviews - Vice Auto Transport Google Reviews

Anyone can put testimonials on a website, check the links in each reddit thread... Those are real reviews, real feedback from our actual customers who've used our services over the years.

That's why we encourage prospective customers to look beyond ours. Verify our DOT number yourself. 3151512 will show up as an active, registered member of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. We are licensed and bonded with the D.O.T. since 2018.

Search Vice Auto Transport on Google and read what customers have actually said about working with us.

Our Google reviews include feedback from customers who have worked directly with individual members of our team, and you'll frequently see the same themes repeated:

Communication. Responsiveness. Friendly service. Professionalism. Straightforward explanations.

You'll also see our employees mentioned by name.

Those reviews matter to us because they represent actual interactions between our customers and the people answering our phones and coordinating their shipments every day.

We don't expect you to believe we're good at what we do because we say so.

See what our customers say. Request a free quote

Check Vice Auto Transport on Reddit

Then there's Reddit.

And if you've spent five minutes researching auto transport there, you already know Reddit can be a very different animal. 😂

People aren't shy.

They ask questions. They compare quotes. They discuss brokers and carriers. They recommend companies they've used—and when they're unhappy with a company, they'll usually tell you about that too.

Vice Auto Transport has a long-standing presence on Reddit, including through ShawnShipsCars, and we've compiled customer feedback and relevant discussions on our own Reddit Reviews page so prospective customers can find them more easily.

Again:

Don't just take our word for it. Read the discussions yourself.

Look at account histories. Read multiple threads. Look for patterns.

That's exactly how we'd research a company too.

“I Searched Vice Auto Transport Scam”

Good.

Seriously.

Maybe you searched:

“Vice Auto Transport scam”

“Vice Auto Transport complaints”

“Vice Auto Transport reviews”

“Vice Auto Transport Reddit”

or simply:

“Is Vice Auto Transport legit?”

…and that's how you found this article.

We're not offended.

We'd be more concerned if you were about to hand an unfamiliar company your money and vehicle without checking.

Search our name.

Search other companies you're considering.

Read the good reviews and the bad ones.

Verify federal operating information.

Look at how the company responds to customers.

And most importantly, make sure you understand exactly who you're hiring and what they're promising before you pay them.

A legitimate company shouldn't be afraid of customers doing their homework.

Understand What an Auto Transport Broker Actually Does

This is one of the most misunderstood parts of vehicle shipping.

Vice Auto Transport operates as an auto transport broker. That means we coordinate transportation with motor carriers that physically pick up and transport customers' vehicles.

We aren't going to pretend every truck moving a Vice customer's vehicle belongs to some enormous Vice Auto Transport fleet.

That's not how most nationwide vehicle transportation works.

Our job is to help determine the appropriate transport service, quote the shipment, coordinate carrier availability, arrange pickup and delivery, communicate with the customer, and help keep the process moving from booking through delivery.

The assigned motor carrier performs the physical transportation.

That distinction should be clear before you book with any broker.

What Should a Legitimate Auto Transport Quote Include?

A legitimate quote should be more than a number designed to get you on the phone.

Your shipment details matter.

That includes:

1. Pickup and delivery locations

2. Vehicle year, make and model

3. Whether the vehicle runs and drives

4. Open or enclosed transportation

5. Vehicle size and weight

6. Modifications or unusually low ground clearance

7. Pickup timing

8. Route and carrier availability

Auto transport pricing changes with route demand, seasonality, vehicle size, fuel costs and carrier availability.

That's also why we'd be cautious about choosing a company solely because it produced the cheapest number.

If one quote is dramatically lower than everything else you're receiving, ask:

Why?

Ask what's included.

Ask whether the rate is realistic for current carrier availability.

Ask what happens if no carrier accepts the shipment at that price.

Sometimes saving a few dollars is great.

Sometimes an artificially low quote is simply a very effective way to get your deposit locked in, and then you're stuck when no actual carrier accepts your bid. That's not fun.

Real People. Real Communication.

This is one of the things we're particularly proud of at Vice Auto Transport.

There are actual people behind the phones.

Our team brings years of auto transport experience, and we believe friendly, personal service still matters.

If you have a question, ask us.

If something about your quote doesn't make sense, tell us.

If you don't know whether your Corvette belongs in an open carrier or enclosed trailer, we'll explain the difference.

If you bought a car 1,500 miles away and have absolutely no idea what happens next, that's literally what we're here for.

You shouldn't feel like your vehicle disappeared into a computer system the moment you booked.

Have Questions Before Booking?

Call Vice Auto Transport at 800-541-0696 and speak with our team.

Or Request a free quote

No pressure. Ask your questions first.

Confirm the Carrier Before Pickup

Once a carrier is assigned to your shipment, you should know who is actually transporting your vehicle.

You should receive relevant carrier and pickup information and understand approximately when the driver is expected.

At pickup, inspect your vehicle and review the Bill of Lading/vehicle condition report with the driver.

We strongly recommend taking your own photographs before loading.

Get clear photos of:

All four sides of the vehicle Wheels Windshield Bumpers Existing scratches or dents Any valuable aftermarket components

Keep those photos until delivery.

When the vehicle arrives, inspect it again before signing the final delivery paperwork.

Simple precautions make everybody's life easier.

What Happens if Transportation Doesn't Go Exactly as Planned?

Here's another thing we're not going to do:

Pretend trucks teleport.

Vehicle transportation happens in the real world.

Traffic happens.

Weather happens.

Mechanical problems happen.

Previous customers can delay a driver's route.

Road closures happen.

Federal driving-hour requirements exist.

A professional auto transport company cannot magically eliminate every variable involved in moving a vehicle across the country.

What matters is communication when circumstances change.

Before booking, ask how updates are handled and who you can contact if you have questions.

That's one reason we place so much emphasis on accessible, personal customer service.

Open vs. Enclosed Auto Transport

Most everyday vehicles travel using open auto transport.

These are the multi-level car carriers you've probably seen on the interstate. Open transportation is widely available and generally the most economical option.

Enclosed transportation provides additional protection from weather and road debris and is often preferred for classics, exotics, collector vehicles, high-value cars, low-mileage examples and heavily modified vehicles.

Neither option is automatically right for everybody.

The right choice depends on your vehicle, your budget and how much protection you want during transportation.

Not sure?

Call us. We'll talk it through with you. Call 800-541-0696

When Should You Pause Before Booking an Auto Transport Company?

There are some situations where we'd recommend slowing down.

Be cautious if you're pressured to pay before understanding the agreement.

Be cautious if basic questions aren't being answered.

Be cautious if you can't determine who you're actually dealing with.

And if somebody guarantees an unusually low rate without discussing your route, vehicle, timing or carrier availability, ask more questions.

Comparing several companies is perfectly reasonable.

We'd rather compete for an informed customer's business than pressure somebody into booking before they're comfortable.

So, Is Vice Auto Transport Legit?

Yes.

But hopefully after reading this far, you understand why we don't think our own answer should be the only thing that convinces you.

Look us up.

Read our Google reviews.

Read our Reddit reviews and discussions.

Verify our federal information.

Look at our team.

Call us.

Ask difficult questions.

Compare us with other companies.

Do your research.

Then decide who you're comfortable trusting with your vehicle.

We believe our reputation, experience, customer reviews and the people behind Vice Auto Transport can speak for themselves.

Ready When You Are

Have questions? Call 800-541-0696or Call or text 754-800-4112

Want to see what your shipment should cost?

Request Your Free, No-Obligation Quote

Do your research. Ask questions. Know who you're hiring.

And when you're ready to ship?

Let Vice Auto Transport handle the miles. 😎🚛 Request a free quote