Over $3000 damage, will only pay $400

iflyems Submitted this review about Mapletree Transportation
Review made Live: 7/21/2007 4:14:00 PM
I had two cars shipped from Calif to Missouri. My Mercedes received damage to the rear bumper, which I pointed out to the driver, and which they payed for($468). I didn't drive the car for a few weeks. When I took the car cover off, I noticed a huge gouge/hole in the underside of my left front bumper. I notified mapletree, and they denied my claim, stating that I should have noted it when I took delivery of the car.

When I took delivery of my cars, it was not quite sunrise, so it was a little dark, and it was starting to rain. In order for me to see this damage I would have had to get on my hands and knees.

The driver did this damage when he was either loading or unloading the car. And he would have KNOWN that he damaged the bumper, it was that major.

Now I'm out over $2600 to have my car repaired. Using Mapletree was a HORRIBLE mistake. The driver was dishonest and careless. And the company could care less about the damage that he caused because I signed there stupid form on delvery without noting the damage which he clearly caused.

Complaint has been filed with my insurance carrier, and the Better Business Bureau.

Company Response
Norm Floria from Mapletree Transportation Submitted this response.
Response Date: 2/28/2008 11:53:00 AM
The factual information in the review appears to be accurate. There was minor damage noted on the delivery inspection and per our standard policy, we responded promptly with payment. Our policy, along with any transport company, is that upon delivery we have an inspection sheet where any damage is noted by the person taking delivery and that sheet is signed by our driver and the person taking delivery. We review the claim and take full responsibility for any valid claim. In this case, the damage noted on the inspection was handled prompty and responsibly. Once we complete delivery with the properly completed inspection sheet, our responsibility ends, as our custody and care of the vehicle has ended. Again, this is a standard policy for transport companies. This case was referred to the better business bureau and after our response to the complaint we recieved correspondence from the BBB indicating that we handled it accordingly and that they were closing the case. We hold ourselves to high standards of service and take pride in what we do. We appreciate each customer and try to make sure that everyone is satisfied, but understand that won't occur 100% of the time.