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    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Mercury Auto Transport made it seem like I was issued a carrier, they then charged me money (broker fee of 350) saying that this dispatch was successful. When I called the driver the driver was unaware of any pick *** scheduled. I then corresponded with them via text that this person was rude and did not even answer any questions of mine. They then asked if I wanted to cancel this carrier which I said yes. They have then continued to promise that they were looking for another carrier but every day the response would be the same. I finally asked to cancel as they were unable to successful broker anything. In the end I asked for a refund of the broker amount, they refused to refund it. I have issued a chargeback but also just want to put this company on notice for their poor service and communication. Please dont be fooled.

      Business response

      06/15/2024

      Hi Quoc, 

      I am sorry to hear that your experience with our company did not go well. The situation you have described with one of our agents definitely does not meet our standards. I would like an opportunity to hear more about your experience and  do what we can to make this right and definitely issue that refund to you right away. Please email me at your earliest convenience so that we can get started on this for you right away.

      I look forward to your email so that we can get this all worked out for you. 

      ***** - Administrative Director 
      ***********************************
    • Complaint Type:
      Order Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Mercury Transport fails to honor agreed cost

      Business response

      06/15/2024

      Hi ******, 

       I am sorry to hear that your recent experience with us did not go well. Our agents do try their best to give all of their customers quotes that are as accurate as possible. However, our quotes are only estimated prices based on what vehicles are currently being shipped and are of similar size and type as well as traveling similar routes to yours.

       Because we are a broker we do not set the final pricing. We simply do the best we can to have our customers' vehicles be enticing enough for a carrier to want to ship. Once a carrier locates a vehicle of ours on the national board they can contact us with a price offer for shipping any vehicle of ours.

       As a broker, if a carrier makes an offer on a shipment it is our job to communicate that to you. Sometimes, the offers can be lower as well as higher but they are usually close to your original estimate. The carrier's offers consist of pickup/delivery eta's and their price. As the broker we only pass that offer/information on to you and you make the final decision. You do not have to accept any one particular offer. If the dates and/or rate does not fit your needs we simply let those drivers know and keep looking for the next carrier that works better for you. This is something we work very hard to explain to every customer via email, on our website and over the phone.

      I apologize if this process was not something that was properly communicated to you by your agent and I appreciate you bringing this to my attention. I will be speaking with all our agents today to ensure that they are continuing to properly explain to all of our customers how our quote system and the ********************** industry operates so that we avoid situations like this in the future.

      If you have any other comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me it would be my pleasure to assist you further.

      ***** - Operations Manager
      ********************
      ***********************************



      Customer response

      06/17/2024

       
      Complaint: 21806206

      I am rejecting this response because: The Broker responds with a polite statement, much what Used Car Salesman pride themselves on.

      Their ***************, called me to explain what a quote is. It took me 42 years practicing Law to have a new definition of Quote. When I disagreed, he hung up. Expected that!

      I have quotes weekly and ship vehicles regularly, never having a price difference. This Broker practice's giving quote as low to attract customers, but their record of complaints say differently.

      When I tell someone a cost to handle a situation, I stick to that price even if I was wrong. A quote is a quote. This means putting reputation on the line for what is quoted. The broker does not understand the value of honor with doing the right thing. I will make sure never to call on them again, nor any of my partners. They will close the doors sooner than later

      Sincerely,

      *********************

      Business response

      06/18/2024

      Hi ******,

      I am sorry you did not find our previous explanation satisfactory, however we too have been in business for many years, and if you look a bit more into the auto transport industry you will see that the way all quotes are determined is the same for all brokers. Even though it would be wonderful if the quote system was an exact science, it is not and I apologize about that. On some occasions customers work with us brokers and get that lucky magical exact number, and while that does and can happen, it is not always the case.

      This is something we are very open and transparent about much more than most other brokers out there, in fact being as open and transparent as we are about how this industry operates is one of the things we pride ourselves most on. The quotes you receive are estimates and estimates only because it is the carriers that do the physical shipping that set the final prices, not us the brokers.

      When you first came to us weeks ago and my associate **** explained this to you in detail you expressed your displeasure with that and it was back then that we offered you a refund of your deposit. 

      We have provided you with more than one sincere apology for your experience not only on here, but all of the other sites that you have left reviews for us on, as well as over the phone. We have issued you a full refund of your deposit, and a full and complete breakdown/explanation of the industry and quote process. 

      I am not sure what else it is that you are wanting from us. Perhaps being a lawyer it is in your nature to want to argue back-and-forth, however we will not engage in that with you.

      I am so sorry that you felt the need to continue reaching out to us on multiple platforms to express your discontent with our company, but at this point we have done everything for you that we could to make this right and we wish you all the best.

       

      Customer response

      06/18/2024

       
      Complaint: 21806206

      I am rejecting this response because: ****** still does not own up to the quote, adding additional cost as wanted.

      For some reason ****** believes I want to argue, as I am blessed to be too busy to waste my time. There are no regulations with these Brokers, but they do have a responsibility to honor what cost they give. I have shipped cars from **********, ******, and assorted cities in the ***. Never was asked to pay additional fees.  Again, if I misquoted a client a cost, I would and have absorbed the additional cost. This is mainly a business decision made in good faith. Maybe looking back, you should have done the same. 

      Sincerely,

      *********************

    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Hired Mercury Auto Transport to transport my car. *********************** was very helpful with information on what to expect, however immediately after I paid the deposit, he let me know it would be difficult to get a carrier for that price and I would have to pay 200 more (which goes to the sub contractor not him and I understand that). However that now put the total inline with bigger companies which I may have gone with i.e. Roadrunner. So they need to be more realistic with their bid, not just bid low to get the customer then increase the price because their low bid wont' capture a transporter. My vehicle was damaged, the sub's before and after pics show it, Mercury gave me the sub's insurance info as JR ********************** will not respond to me or *********************** from Mercury in any of our emails. I called the insurance, they do not have JR ********************** on file. So now I'm stuck with a 1600-2300 repair bill for repainting the front hood /bumper (something dripped and ate the paint). I was reassured by **** that these companies were vetted and that was the reason to use Mercury, as they will secure a trusted company. I'm spending a good amount of my time and energy setting up shared file so JR ********************** can see the damage that is visible in their own photos and Mercury, while very pleasant, sent 1 email and now its my responsibility. I need more help than that. This car was given by my mother in law after a recent stroke, I don't care how old it is, the exterior was in perfect condition before transport and it has sentimental value. Mercury...I need your help processing this claim. We are 3 weeks post delivery without progress.

      Business response

      06/05/2024

      Hi *****, 

      I am sorry to hear that your vehicle was damaged during its transport. 
      I would like an opportunity to hear more about this situation to see if there is some way we might be able to help you get your vehicle repaired. 
      If you could please send me an email at your earliest convenience with some details about your vehicle's transport, any repair estimates you received, and details about your experience with JR ********************** I would appreciate it. 

      In the meantime while I wait for your email I have gone ahead and issued you a refund of your deposit with us for all of the trouble this transport has caused you. You should receive an email regarding the refund shortly. I hope that helps somewhat ease the burden of the situation and damages caused by JR **********************. 

      I look forward to your email. 

      ***** - Administrative Director 
      ***********************************
    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      We enter into a vehicle delivery contract with this company. From ******* to ***********We agreed in price and time frames. The vehicle was picked up Monday and they checked the condition of the vehicle and provided us with a document with the condition.The vehicle arrived tuesday night in ********** and we couldnt go see it until Friday due to school/work schedule.Well the vehicle is missing the covers for the towing but also they destroyed the tires. We dont know how they transported the vehicle but it was supposed to be in a truck not pulling. We have pictures of how the vehicle left ******* and how it is right now.We called the driver and he just hangs up.We called the company that we enter into the contract and they are not answering. We sent emails and we are now waiting.I need to file a formal complaint as the delivery of the vehicle was not done correctly and now we will have to pay to get all those things fixed.

      Business response

      05/07/2024

      Hi ********, 

      Thank you for reaching out to us so that we could address your situation and concerns.
       
      I am sorry to hear about what happened with your assigned transporter. As the broker since we are not there physically it is difficult for us to assist in some ways as we were not witness to anything that *** have occurred. I have already spoken with my damage claims rep who said that he has already reached out to try and assist you with filing a claim against the carrier for the damages. He will be able to provide you all the documentation necessary to file the claim against the carrier's insurance company. 

      This is the first time we have ever had any issues such as this with this carrier and I am incredibly disappointed in how they have handled this situation so far. the way they are choosing to handle this situation has definitely impacted any possibility of us working with them in the future. 

      We feel terribly that your transport was handled so poorly by your carrier that I have gone ahead and issued you a full refund of your deposit with us for all of the trouble and stress this transport has caused you. 

      I will follow up with my damage claim rep again today to make sure that he gets in touch with you as soon as possible and make sure that he stays on top of this for you to keep everything moving forward with the carrier's insurance. 

      If there is anything else that we can assist you with please do not hesitate to reach out to us and let us know. 

      ***** - Administrative Director 
      ******************** 
      ***********************************

      Customer response

      05/15/2024

       
      Complaint: 21632726

      I am rejecting this response because:

      I have not received any emails or messages from Mercury to help me with  the process. I keep emailing the **************** ******** of the carrier they provided for us, and still no answer. 
      The condition of the Rim and the tire is irreparable and we are still  waiting for an answer.

      Getting the 200 dollar we paid online will not help with our problem. Even if we get the full 500 we paid will  cover the tire *** rim. 

      Your selected driver was a very poor choice for the job that needed to be done.

      Please contact his insurance to expedite the process.
      Sincerely,

      *******************************

      Business response

      05/16/2024

      Hi ********, 

      Thank you for your secondary response allowing us to clarify this situation further. 

      From what I can see on our end my damage claim rep actually reached out to you numerous times to explain the damage claim process to you as well as provided you with all of the carrier's insurance documentation you would need to file your claim. It was also explained to you that since you did not have the proper signed paperwork that filing a claim with the carrier's insurance would be more challenging for you as that signed paperwork is required in order to file your claim through the carrier's insurance. That could be part of the reason the insurance company hasn't been able to follow up with you, but to know for sure I recommend calling them to follow up. 

      As mentioned in my previous response, this was the first time we have ever had any issues with this carrier. Until your vehicle's transport we had full confidence in this carrier's ability to transport our customers cars safely. The experience you had with this carrier has most certainly impacted our business relationship and we will not be continuing to use their services in the future. 

      I am sorry you feel as though us providing you with a full refund of your deposit was not enough, but we were not present at any point during your vehicle's transport, nor are we the ones responsible in any way for the damages that occurred. We provided you the refund we did simply because we felt bad that your vehicle's transport went so poorly. 

      I will follow up with my damage claim rep again and see if there is anything more he can do to assist you with your claim and I will have him reach out to you again. 

      If you need anything else please don't hesitate to let us know. 

      ***** - Administrative Director 
      ********************
      ***********************************

    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I tried to use this company to transport a boat from ******* to ** they told me they needed a deposit from me to secure the transportation. They failed to pick it up the boat on the original scheduled date and on a subsequent dates as well. They could not provide me with a drives name or numbers to contact at that point I told them didn't want the service and please return my deposit. Since I requested my deposit back I have not heard anything from them and before they had been responsive continuing to tell me that eventually the drive would pick my boat up

      Business response

      03/26/2024

      Hi ******, We already refunded you earlier today. It was done right after you spoke with our customer service Rep **** a few hours ago so we are unsure why you are also requesting a refund here as well even though it was already completed.

      I do apologize if the refund was not processed quickly enough for you, but we are a small company and only have one person that issues all refunds so sometimes they take time to get processed, but are usually done the same day. 

      Please make sure to double check your email and possibly your spam folder for information from us about your refund.
      If you have any more questions or concerns please let me know and I will do my best to answer them for you. 

      ***** - Administrative Director 
      ***********************************
      ********************

       

    • Complaint Type:
      Order Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      What a dreadful experience with Mercury Auto Transport and their transport specialist, ************. I give them a rating of 1 out of 5, and even that feels too generous. While the receptionist may seem kind and friendly, don't be fooled. If you're unfortunate enough to be assigned to ************, I strongly advise you to seek services elsewhere.First and foremost, ************'s behavior was appalling. He blatantly lied to me just to secure his commission. His deceptive tactics and lack of integrity are utterly disgraceful. Not only did he provide false information, but he also had the audacity to speak rudely to me during our interactions.What's even worse is that ************ threatened me, explicitly stating that he would sabotage my bid in the system with truckers if I dared to take my business elsewhere. This level of unprofessionalism and coercion is completely unacceptable and has been reported.

      Business response

      03/19/2024

      Hi *****, 

       I'm sorry to hear that your experience with Mercury didn't go as you expected. Your input and the feedback of all of our customers is important to us. I want to apologize for the completely unprofessional way in which your agent spoke with you and handled your transport. I will be speaking directly with *** today and make sure that he gets retrained on how to properly speak with and communicate with all of our customers as well as to discuss the issues you experienced with him to ensure that situations like this do not arise in the future.

      I do appreciate you bringing this interaction to our attention so that it could be properly addressed and If you would like to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to assist in any way I can.

      ***** - Administrative Director 
      ***********************************
      ******************** 
    • Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Agreed with company to transport 2 motorcycles . Contract reviewed and signed on March 1, 2024, with initial payment of $280 as first payment/ deposit required for shipping purposes by carrier.Received text on 3/4 , with necessary information to forward wire transfer of $280. Completed bank transaction, but was notified that carriers bank did not accept transfer as to incorrect carrier/ shipping name.************************** spokesperson, reached out 3/5 to wire transfer payment again with corrected information, which was approved by ***** as everything was correct. 3/7 ***** again said wire transfer was not accepted, and requested ********** another transfer , as he saw again their bank refusing payment.Informed him bank account shows payment accepted, no reversal noted. As we spoke on phone , he insisted,and ended up disconnecting our phone call. 3/7 we sent text stating our bank had clearly indicated wire transfer had posted. 3/8/24 Confirmed with bank, payment has been posted , and no issues with reversal. I once again reached out texted that payment went through and to contact me.. No response or phone call received.

      Business response

      03/08/2024

      Hi ****,

      I am sorry to hear about your recent experience, However we must let you know that this interaction was NOT with our company. Not only do we not even have your name, phone number or email on file in our systems, but we do NOT collect payments via Wire Transfers.


      Unfortunately there have been numerous complaints regarding this "*****" last name "*****" as we have come to learn (though we are still unsure how legitimate the name is) from many individuals that have been scammed by him that have reached out to us. He uses an email address just similar enough to ours to fool customers into believing he is a part of our company when in fact his email is fake and he immediately has been known to change his number and disconnect his email once he scams an individual. Unfortunately we are not the only company he is doing this to. 

      We have been working tirelessly to get this resolved so that this individual can be caught. We have filed complaints with the **** and FMCSA, as well as our national shipping board commonly known as Central Dispatch, and we strongly urge you to report the incident/exchange you have with this individual to ************************************;
      I am sorry that this situation has happened to you, but since it was not us that took that money from you we recommend that you file a dispute with your bank and report the transaction as fraudulent so that you can recuperate your money from this scammer as quickly as possible. 

      If you have any other questions or need any more information please do not hesitate to reach out to us, we would be happy to do what we can to assist you with this matter. 

      ************** - Administrative Director
      ******************** 
      ***********************************

      Customer response

      03/11/2024

       
      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Sincerely,

      *********************
    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Last year on October 1st my gf and myself moved from ** to ME. We live in a travel trailer camper and hired Mercury Auto Transport to handle the logistics of transporting it to *****. Apparently, they hired a 3rd party company - SB Club LLC (info on attachment) Dispatch. The driver named **** arrived and did an inspection check previous to attaching the trailer to his Dodge pickup and there were no damages as listed by the driver on his tablet (see pic of his tablet). The following day we received a call and text from the driver stating he had two flats on both tires of the trailer (see attachments). The tires were relatively new and in good condition so this was peculiar. We had to pay an extra couple hundred out of pocket to have him get them replaced. Upon delivering the trailer to our destination, ****, dropped it off where requested. We didn't arrive until a day later but when we saw the trailer we immediately knew he had hit something on the right side of the trailer and damaged the wheel well and also put a hole straight through our floor which also damaged the interior floor itself. He never told us this. He lied and saw the tires just popped. Upon reaching out to **** we could not get a reply so we reached out to ***********************, the company we originally went through who setup the deal. ***** essentially shrugged us off and told us he was not responsible for damages and to reach out to ****. I have the *** number, info, and addresses of both of these companies on my attached files and images. I have ************* that document everything. We have now had to go thru almost an entire winter in ***** with a hole in our floor. We've tried reaching out to everyone involved for months to no avail. At this point if some type of reconciliation cannot be offered we have no choice than to file a civil suit against both parties. Insurance will not cover the trailer damage because it was a 3rd party. We don't want to go this route and would prefer some type of refund

      Business response

      03/11/2024

      Hi *****, 

      I am sorry to hear that your vehicle sustained damage during its transport, and I completely understand your frustration with the carrier for not responding to your inquiries regarding your claim of damages. It is frustrating for us as well that they are not being cooperative and it has definitely impacted any possibility of us working with them in the future.

      From the images you provided it doesn't look as though you spoke with our damage claim representative. His name is ****, and he is the most knowledgeable one at our company regarding situations such as this. I am going to provide him with your information so that he can reach out to you and better assist you with a possible claim from this point forward instead of *****. I apologize that your agent ***** did not put you in touch with *************** and I will definitely be speaking with him regarding that misstep in this process as this should have never gotten this far without that happening.

      I know that **** will do everything in his power to help you get your claim process moving forward so that your vehicle can finally get your vehicle fixed. 

      In the meantime I have gone ahead and issued you a refund of your deposit with us, I understand that it's not much but it is all the money that our company actually made from this shipment and we hope that it in some way helps you. You should be receiving an email from us shortly letting you know that the refund of your deposit has been processed.

      If you have any other questions for us please let me know I will do what I can to assist you. 

      ***** - Administrative Director 
      ********************  
      ***********************************

      Customer response

      03/14/2024

      The company is issuing me $100 out of the $1700 spent on logistics of my trailer and denying responsibility even though they hired the company. So, I would like this complaint submitted but I am not going to accept or reject due to the fact that the undeelying issue still remains and were right back where we started having to **** the other company down and take them to civil claims court. That was Mercury Autos stance on the matter. They are rejecting fault and it's ridiculous. We didn't know they were contracting out to another company. We chose them, not the company they hired. They have numerous complaints on here that are fairly new. That says something. They need to be held liable in some fashion or form.

    • Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I was quoted $990 to transport my car and when it came close to the pick-up date, the agent reached out to me with someone to do it for $1250. Because it was so close to the scheduled pick-up date, I felt pressured to pay the extra. Well, my car was picked up two days late from the day I was told it was going to be picked up. This resulted in me having to call off work. Then after my car was picked up, it was not delivered until 5 days after I was told it would be. This also resulted in me losing job opportunities due to having no transportation. The shipping truck broke down but I was not told that it was until I reached out the night before my car was supposed to be delivered. No one contacted me and I had to keep reaching out to everyone, sometimes with no response. Then, my agent told me that if the driver didn't reduce the amount I had to pay due to the inconvenience, I should let him know and he would try to talk to customer service. Well, when I told him that I had to pay full price, he told me there was not much he could do and that I had to contact the fulfillment center. Well, I tried to do that and they keep ignoring me.

      Business response

      01/29/2024

      Hi *********, 

      First, I would like to thank you for your feedback on our company as we are always looking at how we can improve, and I appreciate you reaching out and giving us the opportunity to address everything you have mentioned.

       While we do try to get you the best possible carrier and price within your route and date combination and it does not always go our way. In this case it did not and I am sorry for that inconvenience. With the constant changing prices in gas and the demand of some routes over others across the country it can be difficult to locate a carrier for a specific price. This is why we try our best to make sure all of our customers know the prices we provide are just estimated prices based on what we believe will get the job done. It is actually the carriers themselves that set the final prices. As the broker, If a carrier makes an offer on a shipment it is our job to communicate that to you. Sometimes, the offers can be lower as well as higher but they are usually close to your original estimate. We only pass that offer/information on to you and you make the final decision. You do not have to accept any one particular offer. If the dates and or rate does not fit your needs we simply let those drivers know and keep looking for the next carrier that works better for you. I apologize if you felt pressured to accept an offer you did not want. We would never force a carrier and their shipment offer/services on you if you did not want to use them. 

      I am also sorry to hear that your carrier was behind schedule with your pick up and delivery. While we do our best to make sure all of our carriers pick up and deliver on time, unfortunately since this is the transport industry there are sometimes circumstances outside the realms of our control or the drivers that can possibly cause delays to happen. Things like weather, construction, a breakdown, a driver reaching their hours cap and required by law to stop and rest, or the vehicles scheduled to be picked up and/or dropped off before yours may have taken longer than anticipated causing the remaining pickups and deliveries to fall behind. While these situations don't occur every single time, they can happen and that is why we do our best to explain through our calls, texts, and emails, as well as stated in our contracts and on our website that all of the dates we provide are simply estimates and not guaranteed dates. I apologize if all of this was not better explained to you by your agent during your booking process. 

      We sincerely apologize for all of the stress this transport has caused you and for your troubles we have issued you a refund of the deposit you paid to us. Please look out for an email from us regarding your refund.

      If you have any other questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me and let me know. It would be my pleasure to assist you.

      ***** - Administrative Director
      ***********************************
      ********************
    • Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      As part of a military PCS move, we were quoted $2,760 to ship two vehicles from ******** to ********** but charged $2,870, an overcharge of $110. We have repeatedly requested a refund in writing via email and received no response. We made a payment of $480 by credit card and $2,390 by venmo. In addition, we had to pay our own insurance company to have the (as stated in the agreement) inoperable **** **** Mustang towed for the pickup driver who arrived with no ability to pick up the car.

      Business response

      12/30/2023

      Hi ********, 

       I am sorry to hear that your recent experience with us did not go well. Our agents do try their best to give all of their customers quotes that are as accurate as possible. Our quotes are estimated prices based on what vehicles are currently being shipped and are of similar size and type as well as traveling similar routes to yours. Because we are a broker we do not set the final pricing. We simply do the best we can to have our customers' vehicles be enticing enough for a carrier to want to ship. Once a carrier locates a vehicle of ours on the national board they can contact us with a price offer for shipping any vehicle of ours.

       If a carrier makes an offer on a shipment it is our job to communicate that to you. Sometimes, the offers can be lower as well as higher but they are usually close to your original estimate. As the broker we only pass that offer/information on to you and you make the final decision. You do not have to accept any one particular offer. If the dates and/or rate does not fit your needs we simply let those drivers know and keep looking for the next carrier that works better for you. This is something we work very hard to explain to every customer via email, website and phone.

      I apologize if this process was not something that was properly communicated to you by your agent and I appreciate your bringing this to my attention. I will be speaking with all our agents today to ensure that they are properly explaining to all of our customers how our quote system and the transport industry operates so that we can avoid situations like this in the future. 

      Since our quotes are merely estimates and never guarantees offering refunds is really not something we do as we never promise that the final price won't differ from your original quote, however as a courtesy for your poor experience we want to do what we can do make this right for you. Since the card on file for your order was expired we could not issue a refund back to that card, however we have mailed you a check for your refund to the address we had on file for you. You should receive it soon so please be on the lookout for it in the mail. 

      If you have any other comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me it would be my pleasure to assist you further.

      ***** - Operations Manager 
      ******************** 
      ***********************************

      Customer response

      01/04/2024

       
      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Sincerely,

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