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 :) read more

This is my first review at Yelp. I rarely write reviews, but GKE's customer service is a rarity in today's world and deserves a mention. I shipped my car from CA to GA during the first week of June 2013. This is the first time I shipped a car and as another reviewer mentioned, the most stressful thing for my move, even more so considering that I personally invested a lot of time and effort maintaining and caring for my car. I spent over a month thoroughly reviewing every company. Most companies were brokers and I was very close to booking with a broker until I somehow found Golden Key Express online. After reading the reviews of GKE, I was sold even though it cost a little more than the brokers. Al arrived on time to pick up my car and the car was at the destination within the pickup window timeframe. There was an incident on the way to GA, but the response by Harold (owner of Golden Key Express) was phenomenal. I do understand that issues can occur, and I judge the company by how they respond. And GKE's response was above and beyond my expectations (based on reading reviews of how other companies responded to similar issues). I highly recommend them and I will use them without hesitation for any future moves I may have. read more

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. read more

This is a long overdue review. We have used Golden Key Express four times over the last five years. Each time it was to move a car from the West Coast to the East Coast or vice-versa. Every experience was five star. The office is very timely in their responsiveness to requests for scheduling. The company gives a window on the calendar for pick up and another for delivery. Some times we had constraints that limited our availability during the pick up or drop off window and Golden Key Express was great at accommodating these constraints on our end. They also found convenient pickup and drop off locations. The cars arrived in the same condition that they left in. On one occasion the car needed to be dropped off at a location that was pretty much "in the country" and the person the car was being delivered to had no other transportation and no access to Uber/Lyft/etc. Golden Key drove the vehicle out to us and then we drove the Golden Key driver back to their truck. They were very nice about it. After reading all the horror stories about car transport and hearing from friends who used other companies and experienced big problems I am so glad I used Golden Key. All four transport experiences we had with them went off without a hitch. Highly recommend. read more

Sorry, Harold for the long overdue review! I made a last minute decision to ship my car from NY to CA instead of doing a cross country drive. With minimal time to decide, I went with the first direct carrier I found, Golden Key Express, and decided after two phone calls with Harold. Being my first time doing this, I researched and read a lot of bad reviews about going through a broker. Harold sounded like a very genuine stand up guy. Not only did I trust Harold with my car, I wanted to move the weekend before Harold could pick it up, and trusted his option of leaving my car with another business that he works with until he could pick it up. Drop off and pick up went as smooth as possible! Harold kept in contact as he got closer to CA and my car was delivered in the same condition it was dropped off. Truly made stressful situation go way better than expected. You won't have any regret going with Golden Key Express. Thanks so much, Harold and Holly! read more

What a wonderful experience. As most of you probably know, it is very nerve wracking to be able to ship your car anywhere. And hard to find someone you trust. Golden Key Express was recommended to me by a friend, and I am so happy they did. Their price was competitive, they were extremely accommodating with the pick up even though in the midst of a move I forgot to take off my roof rack. Harold, my driver could not have been nicer. He called a couple of days in advance and let me know where he was and the estimated time of arrival. When he arrived at our agreed spot, he noticed my car tire was low and took the time to pump it up for me. Overall a fantastic service that I would recommend to anyone. One last note, it does seem sketchy that they ask to pay in cash, but I paid with a Cashiers check and that was totally fine. read more

This is your car transporter. We moved two cars from the Boston area to the San Francisco Bay Area. Misty is the most accommodating dispatcher you can imagine. And Jack is one of those guys who is really good at his work, proud of his work and his rig, and a pleasure to meet. Great communication, on-schedule operations, clean, shiny equipment and a great price. Couldn't have been better. read more

If you're thinking of moving you car- go with these guys. Absolutely top notch service....our vehicle got picked up on time,delivered on time...very very reasonable rates...they were accessible by phone during the whole process. No deposits...you pay when u pick up your car. We moved our car from CA to Ohio...Golden Key Express made it so easy. If we were to move again..we would go with them again - for sure! read more

It doesn't get any better than this! I have never shipped a car before nor even considered it, but when my husband and I got the crazy idea to try to get his 2005 Honda Civic to Arizona from Indiana for our daughter-in-law, who just got her driver's license, we lucked out finding Golden Key! Every step of the way was paved with extreme professionalism and warmth. We met Harold, the owner, Monday night and had a great conversation with him-you've got to love a man who listens to John Grisham and Michael Connelly novels while driving. My son picked up the car on Friday without a hitch. Nicest people you can imagine, including Misty on the phone making the arrangements. It was an absolute pleasure doing business with them! read more

I used Golden Key Express to transport a car from California to Texas. Harold, the owner, was very helpful and always answered the phone or called me back. He answered all my questions, and kept me informed throughout the process. The price was very reasonable, and it took four days from pickup to delivery. His driver, Danny, was also extremely nice and helped to make the entire process go smoothly. One of the things that I like about Golden Key Express is that they do all their own transporting. They do not outsource the job to another trucking company, like many of the car transporters do. They are a family owned business, and their attention to detail really shows. I would not hesitate to use them again. read more

In an industry where deception and double talk seems to be the norm, this company stands out as a welcome bright spot. First, I should stipulate that this is NOT a paid review. Holly in the GKE office was professional and helpful. She answered our questions clearly and checked on concerns that we had. We shipped out Chevy Silverado from Connecticut to Los Angeles February 29, 2016. It arrived today, March 10, 10 days on the button. Rick, our driver called us twice before picking it up and we arranged to meet him in a nearby commuter lot. He too, was very thorough and professional. On the LA end, he called our son twice as well to arrange the drop off. It made more sense to deal directly with the shipper than to go thru a broker. Of the many reviews which we read, problems seemed to be centered around delays in getting a shipper (price quoted probably too low) leading to 1. delays in pick up and 2.increases in price. Then there were the problems with shippers....which many brokers seem to try to distance themselves from. GKE is a relatively small family run business. Would we use them again? If the opportunity presented itself, absolutely YES. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Golden Key. Holly was extremely responsive and helpful and honest setting up our transport, and Danny was reliable and communicative throughout the cross country move. We could not be happier. Especially after paying a deposit to another company that never picked up our car and kept the deposit. read more

I had a very bad experience with a Florida broker when trying to ship my car from MD to CA. After many lies and broken promises I did some more research and found out about GKE. They were honest with me from the start and picked up and delivered the car right on schedule. Al, the driver, was easy to get hold of and was able to give me a good indication of exactly what time he would be picking up and delivering the car a couple of days before the estimated pickup/delivery date. The car was delivered unblemished . I would definitely recommend going through GKE, they made the whole experience easy. Do not use brokers!! read more

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. read more

Car transport perfection. We used these folks to transport our car from San Jose, CA to Miami, FL. The dispatcher and our driver were accommodating and professional at every step of the way. We were a little nervous about sending off our car, but it arrived unscathed from the cross country journey. Be prepared to meet your driver in a big parking lot (Costco works well) as those 18 wheelers don't fit in most neighborhoods (and the driver can't risk running into any branches that might damage that precious cargo). read more

after looking at all the broker sites and getting bids via ubid etc, i found Golden Key. brokers arent bad but you can see from car transport reviews people dont understand the process, and think they are talking to a trucking company when they are talking to a broker. So i felt lucky to find a trucking company, who bid on my transport and only used their own truck for this. after the initial bid of about 1250 (which was very competitive!) for moving a vintage land rover defender from florida to oakland CA, they told me it would cost more if i could not remove the large permanent roof rack, because it would take an extra space on the truck and could only ride on the very back spot. so it was 1698.00 in all, but hey, for very good reason. I accepted, they delivered the car as expected and on time! I will always look to golden key first from now on to see if they can move vehicles for me... read more

My gf had to transport her car from NJ to San Diego and I looked for a car transporter for days online. A lot of companies had bad reviews so I was hesitant. Then, everyone I asked for referrals didn't have any since their experience was bad with who they hired. I even talked to a guy that buys, fixes, and re-sells cars and buys cars from all around the country and he said he wasn't happy with all the transport companies he hired in the past 2 1/2 years. A common theme I found is that most people hired a broker and it was a hit or miss. They hide this upfront but it's in their contract. So, I was committed to finding a direct transporter instead of going through a broker. I found Golden Key Express and I'm glad I did. They were absolutely awesome. The price was $400 cheaper than the most inexpensive broker. I got it done for $1098 from coast to coast when most other companies were $1500-$2100. I think the reason it was a great experience other than the fact the car was picked up and dropped off when they said it would be was that they communicated the whole time and it was very convenient. I couldn't meet them for the drop off and neither could my gf so they dropped it off at a car storage facility that they have a relationship with that only charged me $45 to hold the car for a few days. When I called to pick it up they gave it a wash and I got it spotless. How can you beat that? Inexpensive, convenient, great communication, no damage, a car wash, and they're flexible. Even the driver was in constant communication with us letting us know what state he was in and his estimated time of arrival. I would recommend them to anyone looking to do a transport. Thank you Golden Key Express!! read more

2 cars from East Coast to West Coast in Jan. 2011. We did all my research & read tons of reviews. Thanks to websites like Yelp & movingscam.com for their unbiased, honest consumer reviews. The bottom line is, if you want a worry free transaction, you have to pay the price. Initially, we thought Golden Key's quote was a little too much. But when we thought about how much peace of mind we would have in exchange, we thought it was really worth it. These are folks who truly walk the talk. We have nothing but good things to say, especially about transporter/driver, Zoly. He was most polite & very efficient. So efficient that we never had to make a single follow-up call to his cell phone during the entire transport because he constantly kept us in the loop. ETA was 2-3 days early. Both cars were received free from any damage they just needed a good car wash, expected with open transport. read more

I have used Golden Key twice now to ship cars across country, and they are the ABSOLUTE BEST! I have worked with the owner Harold and he is professional, honest and just a wonderful human being to know and do business with. He loves his work and takes the stress out of this kind of a move for his clients and maintains contact and delivers on time. In the past I had used another carrier and had horrible experiences (not delivered on time/car banged up) so I am grateful to have found this company and would tell anyone who wants to ship a car use them and know you will get the best service and care for your car!!! I give their business card out to everyone I know that might be shipping a car. read more

Recently contacted company after having problem with a broker. Even though they could not transport my sons vehicle, due to a three day time frame. Golden key provided me with information on a company that could. After I explained to Golden key that my son, who is in the Army, was about to be deployed overseas, Golden Key went out of their way to help me. Golden key is an excellent example of a company bending over backwards to assist someone in need. read more

Got my truck shipped from San Diego, CA to Hampton, VA. Great service from Dan. I know who I'm calling when I need another vehicle shipped!! Thanks for the service! read more

I am THRILLED with Golden Key Express. Everything went as planned (no scammy sub-contractors - my car arrived on their own big shiny trailer), communication was excellent, service was super-friendly. My Honda Fit arrived from LA to Boston in just a few days, in perfect shape. It was even washed. Shipping my car across the country with Golden Key Express was the easiest and most stress-free part of my move. Did I dream this company? read more

I have moved across the country 3 times now and on this trip found Golden Key. They were amazing to deal with from start to finish. Misty was prompt and courteous on the front end arranging everything for the shipping of my car from CA to PA and the fact that they do not contract out the shipping to other providers is not only extremely rare, but provides a sense of comfort that is worth the cost. Rick our driver was communicative and professional and went out of his way to pick up and drop of the car as close to our location as he could. The car was picked up promptly within the given window and made it home to PA a day before we did.........couldn't have been more perfect. I highly recommend Golden Key to anyone considering shipping their car! D. Ellis read more

GKE was a good find. Had a hard time getting up to speed on the car transport business; most businesses in this field you'll find on yelp are brokers, but GKE is a carrier. Their staff was friendly and responded promptly. Our driver was awesome, always answered our calls, and his pickup estimate was on the last day of the window but it was right on thank goodness. The total transport time beat their original estimates and we didn't have to rent a car, so that was our personal bonus (this may not be true in all cases, but ask the driver for details is best). read more

Wonderful company. Second time I've used them. I wasn't aware of the whole "broker vs owner operated" thing. What a difference. This company rocks!!! Excellent service. Door to door. They do exactly what they say they will do. Prices reasonable, and the vehicle arrives in the exact condition it left you in. I hope people can find this post. I had a heck of a time finding their account. read more

I can't say enough good things about working with Golden Key. About a week before Christmas, I found out I was moving cross country (California to Maryland). With the holiday, I had about 24 hours to make all the move arrangements. I was referred to GKE through a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend.... I knew nothing about them other than the 'I heard this company might be good'. The online reviews were stellar. I talked with Misty and found out that they had a spot and a truck going on the route that I needed. The cost was very, very reasonable, especially considering they are not a broker. I knew exactly who was going to be handling my car at every step of the process, which was very important to me. I did not want a broker dealing with my car. Misty was very upfront with what the transport schedule would be since Christmas was in the middle of the transport and the driver would be home for Christmas (which also made me more comfortable quite honestly). The pick up went exactly as planned - the driver, Danny, called the day before and arranged. The drop off also was exactly as planned. Again, a call about a day before arrival so I could even plan my day. My car arrived within the time frame and in great condition as well. All around, just a wonderful company to deal with. I've been telling everyone now if they need a car shipper to use GKE. Professional, courteous, up front, timely, well priced, not a broker...12 stars in my mind. read more

Wonderful company, excellent customer service. I dealt with Misty in the office. She was honest and helpful. Al, the driver, transported our car from MD to Southern CA. He picked up the car when he said he would, and delivered it 7 days later exactly when he said he would. He called or texted several times during the week which really was nice. The car arrived in perfect condition. Use this company! read more

This is my 17th relocation and my first time using Golden Key Express. Of all of the transporter I have used in the passed, Golden Key is by far the best. They picked-up on time and delivered early!! My driver was Rick McNamara, Rick is polite, mannerly and kept me informed of where my car was along the way. He is exceptional at customer service and I trust him with any of my vehicles. I strongly recommend this company and hope you have the same experience. read more

It took me months of researching all of the transport companies. i had to move my car from los angeles to the east coast and was scared off by most of the yelp reviews. This company is the best. Not only did they pick up my car exactly when they said they would but they delivered it in less time than expected with no problems at all. Rick, the driver was great. He kept in close touch and i knew exactly where he was and when he would arrive. He also went out of his way to deliver it within 5 minutes of my home. Wouldn't use anyone but them in the future. read more

My experience with Golden Key Express from my first contact with Harold, the owner, to Misty who booked the trip from CA to VA, until the delivery from Al in just 6 days was AMAZING! I am so glad I found them and would highly recommend them--they were first-rate and professional throughout the entire process of the move. Thanks to everyone who made this an exceptional experience! read more

Great experience from start to finish using Golden Key. Harold, our driver and company owner, was very friend and kept in constant communication during the whole process. Even though we weren't able to be there in person for pickup, Harold arrived on time and made the process easy. Shipping was fast, the price was great, and the cars arrived without a scratch. Would definitely recommend Golden Key! read more

Have to say, they made this a painless experience. We had to ship the car 3-4 states away, and they did this in 5-6 days. Our driver was Harold and he was very professional and overall extremely responsive. Also, the price was great. Sadly their truck was full when we wanted to ship the car back, but its okay. Keep it up. read more

After losing my mind in the search for an auto transport company that wouldn't scam me, I spent weeks on end going through reviews, getting quotes, and following all the recommended steps to not get scammed (turns out moving and auto transport companies are one of the biggest scammers in the country). I had no acceptable referrals and most companies I interviewed turned out to be brokers even though they said they weren't. Hiring is broker is just like hiring someone off the street in my eyes. Why hire a broker, when I'm doing all the work? I wanted someone who was reputable, independently owned, gave me my bill of rights, gave me a reasonable quote, and gave me dates and times that they lived up to. They gave me EXACTLY what they said, and communicated with me as much as I needed. I haven't seen one bad review yet, and I'd recommend them to anyone. Misty dealt with my incessant and paranoid emails promptly and soothed my fears... Door to door service is what they provide, and the price they quote you is what you pay. Thank you Golden Key Express for taking care of my precious BMW. The move cross coutry as a single independent female is stressful enough. You eliminated that portion of my move. 5 stars all the way. read more

When finding a company to transport my car, i came across a LOT of sketchy companies that wanted a lot of money up front to "reserve". I'm so glad I came across Golden Keys and all the reviews online. I felt comfortable placing my brand new car and my business with them. The quoting process was efficient and fast. Misty helped me get the ball rolling in no time. My car delivery took about two weeks long then expected as there was a delay before my car got picked up, and a long delay during transit because the truck was having mechanical issues. I really can't knock any stars off for that, though it was annoying having such a big delay. Misty and Jack were beyond friendly and professional. Jack called me every few days to give me an update and he apologized profusely for the delay. I really can't say enough about the customer service, definitely above par. Rates were extremely competitive. If anyone I know is looking to transport a car I will definitely suggest this company. read more

Awesome company! It is a family business and the owner of the company is the driver. Better to do it this way, then to go through a broker. It is slightly more expensive than some broker companies but it was worth the money because your car will arrive in the same condition and on time. The owner is really responsive and I recommend this oppose to going through a broker. read more

I recently used GKE for a move from Atlanta to CA, which cost me $1100. Although it was not the cheapest quote out there, I was hoping for the best service as opposed to the lowest rate, and I certainly did receive excellent service! Between the time I placed my order to the time my car was picked up, I was able to reach Misty either by phone or email without any problem, and she answered all of my questions. The driver (Al)picked my car up on the date I requested, and he also texted me that day to keep me abreast of his location. When I arrived in CA, he met me right near the airport and delivered my car to me as promised. Pl He was kind and pleasant to deal with. Placing your car on a truck to go across country with a man you've never met isn't a comfortable experience for anyone, and GKE made it as comfortable as it could possibly be. I highly recommend that anyone looking for an auto shipper use this company; if the need should ever arise again, I definitely will!! read more

It's worth paying a little more to get good service. Good pick up and delivery. Highly recommend!

Everything from initial contact to delivery of my SUV was perfect. I was shipping a family car from Los Angeles to my niece in Michigan and didn't really know where to start. After seeing a couple on-line reviews of GKE, I gave it a shot. Holly worked with me via Email and phone to get the logistics and quote in order. Harold called me a few times to nail down the specifics. There was never a time when I didn't feel confident that I was receiving the best possible service and professional treatment. I delivered my car to Harold and he coordinated with my niece on the Michigan side. Given the business, I understood that times and dates were a little up in the air but the pickup was earlier than expected and delivery was exactly on time. It came out at some point that this transaction was due to a loved one's passing and Harold was quite kind and understanding. It made the process even less stressful. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and completely reasonable price. If I ever need to do this again, I know who to call. read more

I used Golden Key to get my car from California to NC and I highly recommend them. After spending hours reading reviews, calling brokers and stressing over the whole process I decided to use Golden Key and was not disappointed. The process was very easy and their customer service was great. I also like that you get to meet the driver, have his cell phone number and he communicates with you during the trip. read more

I used Golden Key Express to transport my car from the Bay Area to New Jersey in December 2010. Exceptional service : no delays, no stress. The company came highly recommended and lived up to its reputation. They were very professional and courteous throughout the process and I will definitely recommend (and plan to use them again) for transporting cars across the continent. The whole move was quite stressful in itself and having to move my car/furniture would have been added logistical headaches. Luckily GKE was really good with the car moving part. GKE qoutes a slightly higher price than several other quotes I got but in the end I felt they were worth every penny. read more