Unexpected Price Increase and $199 Cancellation Fees

Halyna Bazavluk Submitted this review about SGT Auto Transport
Review made Live: 8/13/2026 4:26:00 PM
I selected SGT Auto Transport based on the price quote I was given for transporting my vehicle. After placing the order, I was informed that the transportation cost would be significantly higher than the original quote. Because the new price was not acceptable, I canceled the order. My vehicle was never transported. Despite receiving no transportation services, I was charged a $199 cancellation fee. The dispute later escalated to a collection agency, requiring numerous emails, documents, and correspondence to resolve. The collection agency eventually returned the account to SGT. To finally close the matter, I paid the $199 cancellation fee directly to SGT. The company agreed to waive an additional $200 collection-related fee and consider the account paid in full. My concern is simple: I paid $199 even though my vehicle was never shipped and no transportation service was ever provided. My advice to future customers: read the cancellation policy before placing an order, save every email, take screenshots, and document all communications. If the quoted price changes, insist on receiving the revised quote in writing by email before making any decision. Written documentation may become critical if a dispute later arises regarding cancellation rights, fees, or contract terms. Based on my experience, I would not use this company again.

Company Response
SGT Auto Transport from SGT Auto Transport Submitted this response.
Response Date: 8/13/2026 9:40:00 PM
Dear Halyna, thank you for sharing your experience. We understand your frustration, but we would like to clarify that SGT Auto Transport acted in accordance with the terms of your signed Customer Shipping Contract. The $199 cancellation fee was not a charge for transportation services. It was a contractual cancellation fee that applied because the order was canceled before the expiration of the agreed pickup window. Your First Available Date was April 23, 2026, establishing an estimated pickup window through April 27, 2026. Term #8 of your signed agreement specifically addresses cancellation before the pickup window expires. The agreement also clearly outlines the terms regarding disputes and collections, including the potential for additional fees when a chargeback is escalated to collections. These terms were available for review and accepted when the agreement was signed. We respect your decision not to use our services again, but we believe it is important to clarify that the cancellation fee was not arbitrary or imposed after the fact. It was applied pursuant to the terms of the agreement you signed. We appreciate your feedback and encourage all customers to carefully review their transportation agreement and cancellation policy before booking.