Golden Key Express

Great job shipping from CA to MA last year. Straight to the door service was really appreciated. Heard nightmare stories about other transporters not being able to enter residential areas.

I did a ton of research on companies to ship my mom’s car from CA to NY and I finally found Golden Key Express and I’m so glad I did. They were fantastic to work with! From start to finish the process was easy and straightforward. I was kept up to date on the car’s location throughout the process and the car arrived without any damage at all. If you need a vehicle shipped somewhere, this is definitely the company to use. Thanks Holly and Harold!

Got my car delivered from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, CA in 4 days, which is much better than the other time frames that I was given — the price was great as well. Harold was very kind and professional over the phone. He always picked up when I called with questions and he kept us updated through text and calling throughout the way. He called us several times to give updates right before he arrived and gave us notice of any delays. The communication was crystal clear and incredible — much better than I expected. He has the cutest dog with him as well!
Thanks Harold for making our move to San Francisco that much easier!

Golden Key Express exceeded my expectations! They did everything they promised: they picked up the car in the window of time promised, they called to arrange the meeting place and time, they charged the agreed upon amount, they delivered on time. I was looking for a company that ran their own trucks – I did not want a broker. Golden Key Express owns the truck my car went on; the drivers work for Golden Key.
I highly recommend them to you. I could not have been happier.

Spent countless hours searching for an auto transport company before finding Golden Key Express. I had a car shipped from Baltimore to Phoenix, AZ.
I spoke with Harold the owner to make final arrangements for the pickup date. The pickup date changed a few times, but I believe this is to be expected. Not a big deal at all as I left the car behind with family and was confident I would be settled into my new home before my car arrived.
Once the car was picked up, Danny the driver called several times to update me on his progress as he made his way across the country. He called about an hour out and even took the time to stop and move the cars around so when he arrived, mine was on the back of the carrier and I would not have to wait while he moved cars around.
Promised a Sunday evening delivery and delivered right to my front door as promised.
I am not sure if a better auto transport company exists.

This is the first time we shipped a car. We shipped from Boston to the San Francisco Bay Area. We couldn’t be happier with the service. Choosing Golden Key Express is one of the best decisions I’ve made during 2015.

Great service and I will definitely use them again if we move again. Harold and Holly displayed great customer service and were more than accommodating. Harold was prompt with delivery of my car, he communicated with me in a timely manner and was personable which I appreciate. Holly answered all of my millions of questions. I will definitely recommend them to other people relocating. Danielle

I purchased a vintage truck online from Iowa that needed to be delivered to Northern California. As I started doing my research for a quality vehicle movers, I realized that I must use a owner operated provider, and not a broker, as I wanted to make sure my new (old) truck would arrive here safely
I found Golden Key Express via Unilocal,called and actually talked immediately to Harold (owner and driver)
He is very courteous and pleasant to talk to.
filled out a form online and received a competitive quote same day.
Pick up of the truck was on time, and after the seller told me that Harold is one of the nicest people he had met.
Delivery was a day early.
It was a pleasure dealing with Harold and his company. If a need ever arises to use a vehicle transport company again, theirs will be the first I call

These people are awesome. They transported our cars from Chicago to LA and did so within the time frame and kept us posted on where the cars were on multiple days and gave us an approximate time frame when they would arrive. Absolutely NO DAMAGE done to the cars. Expensive but worth the piece of mind– WORRY FREE :)

I was researching many transport companies and came across this company on Unilocal.I emailed Holly back and forth and she was great with answering all my questions/​concerns. We are relocating from California to the DC area and the price was great. They are the company who quotes you, picks up, and delivers. Danny (driver) was great with letting me know when he would pick up, he got as close as possible to my apartment complex, and delivered when he stated… Working with my family where the car was being shipped.
I would suggest this company to anyone who is moving long/​short haul. Great customer service and people! Thanks

Used twice for long-​distance transports in the past. First time went ok with no problems and on-​time scheduling. Second time scheduling was ok, though there was some light damage to the vehicle — some red paint marks from the truck and a ding on the driver’s side door.

We had to shift to Chicago Illinois from Berkeley California. Friends suggested all big names to move our car and home. But I go with customer reviews. I searched online and Unilocal.I found great reviews for Golden key express. Main highlights which attracted me were:
1. Personal care for my car — they don’t broker for the move nor do they let it get towed anytime
2. I could track the whereabouts of my car anytime
3. They do detailed inspection of car to note any damage prior and post delivery
4. They give you window of days when pick up of car will take place
5. Upfront information in detail and no hidden charge
6. Upfront quote which was very reasonable
7. Cash on delivery. No part payment required before delivery
We had cleaned our car, removed all personal items before handover. The owner himself transported our car (and we didn’t know it, he is so modest and professional). He called us 2 – 3 days in advance and kept in touch.
On the day of pick up, he checked the car, loaded it, strapped it safely and bingo it was done. Our car reached us in a week’s time in perfect condition.
I’m glad with my decision of going with Golden key express and would recommend to anyone who wants to transport his/​her car.
Bravo GKE! Keep it up!

Would have liked to use this company as I have dealt with multiple brokers that take forever and sometimes never ship your vehicle. I wanted someone who owned their own trucks because of the ease of getting your vehicle picked up and delivered and I also wanted to support a smaller company. I have a dodge ram 2500 which yes is a bigger vehicle but not HUGE!!! I talked to the owner and he just simply said, «I do not want to put that vehicle on my truck.» He then referred me to… another broker. When I told him that I had dealt with brokers in he past and did want to go through another one, all he had to say was, «You must have chosen a bad one.» Thanks GKE for nothing and now once again I have to start from scratch.

I needed to ship a car from NY to San Francisco and after getting on the mailing list of about a million hungry transportation broker /​sharks, I was this close to not even shipping the car. The Unilocal and BBB reviews of each one of these businesses was absolutely dreadful and every time I thought I found a good company I discovered another person who had been scammed, or had to wait 3 months for their car.
To make matters worse, I had a tough challenge in that the car was in a hard-​to-​reach location and needed to be picked up within a 48 hour window. I was so lucky to find Golden Key Express. They absolutely nailed it — every single thing they promised they not only did but exceeded expectations. Misty and my driver, Dominic were extremely responsive and wonderful to deal with. Everything was perfect: no tricks, the car arrived two weeks before expected in perfect condition for the exact same price we had agreed. I seriously don’t know what I would have done without this company.
The only possible item I would improve as… this is a cash industry, and that really sucks. I hate both visiting a bank branch to get cash and carrying around said cash waiting for the delivery. Charge me 3% more and take a credit or a debit card. I guess they’re afraid you’re going to dispute the transaction. But anyway, these guys are about a million times better than the rest of the industry, I really hope they are successful, grow their business and are rewarded for the value they’re providing to this terribly opaque and scammy industry.

I cannot express how satisfied I am with this company’s service, attitude, and professionalism.
I had just recently purchased a brand new 2014 BMW and was moving it from Northern CA to NJ. Having previously shipped a car the other way, I had some experience with the auto transport industry, and shipping my car was the most nerve wracking part of my move.
First and foremost, Golden Key does not employ brokers. That was paramount in my shipping needs. The person who picks up your car is the person you meet to take delivery.
In this case, my driver was Dominic. A consummate professional, he took the time on pickup to answer my questions, talk to me about his route and holiday plans (the car was shipped over Thanksgiving weekend), and instill confidence in me that my baby will arrive safe and unharmed. Having given me a call two days prior to pickup to arrange the details, I had his cell phone number, and he was very encouraging about calling whenever I needed to for a status update. I ended up calling twice (once after a week, and once when I arrived to NJ). Dominic was quick to respond, if he didn’t answer right off the bat.
All said and done, my baby arrived in the exact same condition in which he picked her up (albeit covered in road dirt, which is to be expected. A quick bath and she shined like new).
No words can express how happy I am with Golden Key and their methods. I have found my transport company for all of my car shipping needs in the future.

In a market that’s shady as hell, GKE was definitely my best choice! Not only the price of the service was very reasonable but the entire process was smooth and uneventful.
I talked to Misty about transporting our car across the country and she was very quick to respond then and anytime I needed her afterwards. Right off the bat she gave me the time frame where they would be able to pick up the car. The driver contacted us a little before the window and scheduled the pick up time within the time frame.
The delivery was delayed by a couple of days due to a problem in the truck’s transmission, but we were kept informed all the while. This kind of thing happens and I don’t think it deserves any less stars because of it.
I knew the driver wouldn’t be able to deliver the car on our door as he was driving a humongous truck. I was supposed to go meet him at a place about 5mi away, but he was kind enough to offer to drive the car from the pick up location to our house if I dropped him back at the truck again.
All in all, I could not be happier with the service and I definitely recommend it if you can play along with the fact that both the pick up and delivery may vary a bit. As of August/​2014 they didn’t take credit cards, so you have to pay with money order.

No amount of stars can show how much I appreciate Golden Key Express. From requesting the quote to the actual delivery of my vehicle, the entire process went by smoothly and efficiently. Before I forget, Golden Key Express is military friendly!
Misty, GKE’s dispatch coordinator and the one who gives you the quote for your vehicle transport, is wonderful. She handles every request with professionalism and truly demonstrates excellent customer service. I’ve requested multiple quotes from her — she has responded to each one within 24 hours; weekends require a 48 hour wait. She reads through the form you submit and adds/​subtracts any fees that are applicable to your order; she also handles the «special requests» that you might have.
I had one of my vehicles picked up by Dominic in Fresno, CA and he delivered my car to New Jersey on the earliest delivery date I listed on my order. By the time I reached the meeting point on the day of delivery, Dominic had already unloaded my vehicle from his truck and parked my car in front of it. My car was well taken care of and had no damages whatsoever. Yes, my car was a bit dusty and had a few «gifts» dropped by some birds, but that is the least of my concerns. After a nice conversation and a walk through to ensure everything is A-​okay, I paid Dominic what was listed on my order in cash and carried on with my day.
HOW IT WORKS:
1) Head over to the Golden Key Express website and click on the banner that says «Get A Free Quote.»
2) You will be shown a form that you need to fill out. This is the form for the quote, so try to be accurate or sure of your plans so Misty could correctly calculate your quote; this includes the pick up date and the delivery date. Give a range of dates for both. Fill out everything that is required and/​or that applies to your vehicle!
3) Wait for the quote in your email. When you receive one, it will show the truck information, the quote in a yellow box, any fees or discounts, and the driver who could be the one transporting your vehicle; a copy of your submitted information is also included. The quote is good for 45 days, but to ensure you reserve yourself a spot on the truck, it is advised you respond as early as you can.
4) If you approve of your quote, respond back to the email and tell Misty you will accept their offer. You will receive a follow-​up email that contains the link leading to the final order form on their website to officially secure a spot on a truck. There is no deposit needed at all during any point of the process.
*** You pay the driver what is listed on your order form on the actual day of delivery. ***
5) Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email and a PDF containing the completed official order form. Print this out for future reference. It will contain the official details of the transport. The driver will call you 24 hours before the pick up date to give you the address of the location where he could load your car. On the day of pick up, you will meet the driver and he’ll explain any additional details. You will also do a walk through around your car so both of you know the condition of the vehicle before and after the delivery.
Be sure to head to your vehicle’s delivery point at least two days before the earliest delivery date. The driver will call you 24 hours before the day of delivery to give you the exact address of where he can unload your vehicle. It is important to keep in mind that drivers cannot go into residential neighborhoods or in areas with narrow roads so the exact address you give may not be possible. The drivers will do their best to get as close as they possibly, legally, and safely can to your desired delivery point.
After this experience, I definitely recommend Golden Key Express’ services to anyone in need of vehicle transporting. As a matter of fact, I have another vehicle waiting to be transported this month. I requested Dominic to be the transporter as he did a fantastic job!

No brokers and no hassles!!!
These guys are owner operators. Shipping a car for the 1^st was a HUGE learning experience for me. I did A LOT of research. Most I found were brokers in South Florida. They seamed very sketchy… And they all wanted a deposit.
Golden Key isn’t like that!!! The people booking your shipment are actually working for Golden Key. The same driver that picks up your car, delivers your car. I didn’t pay a deposit.(If I did, I don’t remember lol).
The pick up dates were set and we were told thing do happen from time to time and times are missed but not by long! We were assured the driver would stay in contact with us and keep us updated and we were even provided the cell phone number of the actual driver.
Thankfully, they showed up right as scheduled and delivered just as planned keeping us informed all along the way! I paid $ 1150.00 to ship a car from Connecticut to California. A HELL of a deal considering gas prices, hotel, food, and other expenses I would have paid doing it myself… Not to mention the wear and tear and mileage I would have put the car through by driving it on my own.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GOLDEN KEY!!!
The people are great and the service is top notch!!! I WILL ONLY use them going forward when shipping any auto!
I think you will be VERY happy dealing with these guys!!!

I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!!!
I shipped a Corvette Z06 and Honda CR-​V across country with Golden Key. They showed up exactly when they said they were going to… they delivered exactly when they said they were going to. Alfred (one of the drivers) even waited 5 HOURS! for me to show up (I was racing him across country… and lost). After I paid him and gave him his well deserved tip, I told him I’m going to get 2 buddies to come back and get the cars. He insisted on sticking around and watch the cars until I got back… after already waiting 5 hours… what a GREAT GUY! He already had his money, he more than fulfilled his end of the deal and still went above and beyond. THANK YOU AL!!!
I also need to thank Misty Webb. She was great in communicating with me, answered all of my questions, and did her best when I had last minute changes… she was amazing!
Don’t waste your time with Montway or another low ball broker that will either leave you hanging or jack up the price last minute. This was one of the most stressful things I did while planning my move across country. I just want to thank Golden Key Express for turning this stressful event into an enjoyable one.

Shipped a car I bought from Westlake, OH to San Jose, CA. Harold was my driver and was very responsive to where my car was at all time. When he picked up the car, he made a quick walk around and give me a call to let me know that it was picked up. I contacted Golden Key Express and Misty made the proper arrangement for everything. The window dates that were provided were very accurate. Misty was also very nice and responsive to answering all my questions and concerns. The car arrived on time with no damages.
If anyone is looking to ship a car, I recommend using this company. I tried a couple of other car carriers, but this one seem to be the best one. The quotes they give are very reasonable compared to other car carriers.