Cheapest Way to Ship Car from Melbourne to Tasmania?

abdalian on 16/02/2016 - 23:33

Hi Guys
I desperately need help in trying to get my car from Melbourne to Tasmania. It is a 4 door sedan. I want to know options where I dont have to travel with the car unlike Spirit of Tasmania… Any suggestions, costs?? Its one way transfer at the moment.
Thanks

Automotive

Comments

  • holdenmg on 16/02/2016 - 23:45

    Hi, According to https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/customer-support/faqs

    Can I send my car on the ship if I'm not a passenger?

    Yes. However if you are not a passenger on the ship, you will need to book through our Freight department. Higher rates apply as the advertised fare only applies to cars accompanying passengers. Request a freight quote using https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/customer-support/freight…

  • abdalian on 16/02/2016 - 23:56

    Thanks, I still waiting to hear from them. Was wondering what the cost would be and if anyone knows any other option.
    Cheers

    • rambutann on 17/02/2016 - 00:07
      +1

      I can tell you right now that the spirit of tas would be your best option.
      Toll/Searoad are your other options.

      One way, if you travel with the car can be calculated on the website. I would assume that the freight cost would be slightly less than the cost of the actual fare.

  • Clear on 17/02/2016 - 00:12
    +1

    Definitely Spirit of Tas unless you know someone with a ship that can freight you over.

  • subywagon on 17/02/2016 - 00:49
    +1

    You could try driving it.

  • eqv on 17/02/2016 - 08:28

    Post on airtasker for someone to drive your car from Melbourne to Tas? Who knows, someone might be in need for a holiday to Tasmania, and wouldn't mind getting a bit of money on the way.

    • miarn on 17/02/2016 - 12:53

      Sorry but entrusting a car to some random off AirTasker would be pretty stupid.

      • eqv on 17/02/2016 - 13:12

        There's risk of course, but if you pick people with good reputation, then it's a viable cheaper option.

        • miarn on 17/02/2016 - 13:13

          Just ask the guy who had his stuff stolen by dodgy removalists :P

          Also, I think insurance may not cover this. I believe some companies won't cover a car stolen while on a test drive without the owner, so it would pay to check.

  • Qkumber on 17/02/2016 - 09:55

    TasFreight could be another option that may be cheaper than Toll or SeaRoad.

  • Donaldhump on 17/02/2016 - 10:45

    ill drive it, im from qld and would love to do that for a holiday

  • holdenmg on 17/02/2016 - 15:26

    Your vehicles once on board is probably safe…
    http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/melbourne-weather-spirit-o…

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