Relocating an automobile across the United States is usually a simple process to undertake. Moving one overseas however must be handled by a professional auto transport company and takes quite a bit more time and effort than simply shipping down the interstate to a different city or state. You will want to check with people that you know to ask for referrals on international car shipping or do a quick search online to locate suitable international carriers that offer safe transportation options. You will want to find a reliable company like A-1 Auto Transport, a company that handles all aspects of auto transport from domestic to international and can get your automobile scheduled for secure overseas shipment.
The company that ships your car needs to be checked out to make sure they have the proper licensing to ship overseas and to make sure that they have the professional experience needed to ensure cars are taken care of during shipment.
The Quote
The first thing you will need to do is get quotes from a few companies to see what various companies charge for transporting an automobile abroad. You will need to know the following information in order to get an accurate quote:
- The date of shipment
- The vehicle make, model and year
- The actual weight of the vehicle
- The departure port
- The destination port
- The mode of transport (RORO or Container)
- The type of service including port to port or door to door
You will want to get no less than three quotes so you can compare rates but you will also want to see which services each company offers and how professional and friendly the customer service agent sounds when you speak to them. Keep in mind that the service you receive when getting a quote will be the same service you receive after the car is picked up, leaves the port and is delivered.
When you get the quotes, you will want to make sure the price offered to you is all-inclusive. Be sure to ask upfront if extra charges for storage, hauling, port handling services or other cost will be added at a later date. If this is a possibility you will need to find out what those amounts will be and calculate them into the shipping cost ahead of time.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you will need to pay import taxes and custom duties when shipping the vehicle. You may also need to pay to have the car modified so it will meet country emission or driving standards. Your shipping agent will be able to assist with information on what the country of entry will require for the vehicle before it is shipped.
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