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International car shipping is the service you will undoubtedly require if you want to transport your car over a long distance. As the name suggests, it entails a company putting your car onto a ship at one destination and then ensuring it’s safe arrival at the other side. Depending on the company you choose to complete this service for you they may also be responsible for getting your car to and from the shipping docks. Some companies offer a door-to-door service. Many different people and organizations enlist the help of a shipping company for several different reasons. Individuals use shipping companies to transport valuable vehicles, antique cars that can’t be driven over longer distances and even just to transport the family car to a new home while they fly. Companies may use a shipping company to move their fleet cars during a relocation and showrooms obviously use them for transporting their cars from the manufacturers to there showrooms.
Recent years have seen a massive increase in imported cars, especially from Japan, where top quality and high performance cars can be acquired for some of the lowest prices imaginable. This increase is also seeing many more individuals needing an international car shipping company to bring the cars into the country.
What is included in the price you pay for international car shipping? Read the rest of this entry »
Relocation is itself a daunting task. You have to make preparations to move all your belongings. While moving all the items in your home is made simple by movers, moving a car is itself a big process. For local moves, you can simply drive the car to the neighborhood. If you are looking for long distance moves such as international moves, you need to find a company that provides international car shipping service. Buying a new car is expensive and it is wise to bear the expense of transporting your car using movers. Even though auto transport also costs a lot of money, you can drive your same old car in the new location.
If you have a car, you have to start looking for moving companies that provide auto transport service as well. Sometimes, the movers may refer to other auto trucking companies that can handle moving of your car. You should take more care to choose auto trucking and shipping company because your car is one of the costliest items you have got. If you have got vintage or classic cars, you must ensure that the auto transport company has the necessary equipments to ship your car without causing any damage to the car.
International car shipping is a private service and not many moving companies’ ship cars internationally. A lot of government rules and cross border regulations have to be followed by movers providing international service. Never try to choose the cheapest mover because legitimate movers providing international service are not cheap. You should not mind the amount of money you have to spend for international auto transport service. Only a few companies can handle international moves with ease with several branches of the moving company in various countries. Read the rest of this entry »
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By: Art Gib
Many times when planning to take a trip across seas into foreign lands, you want to be assured that you have a way to get around upon arrival. As a result, the first step that you may take to prepare for an extended journey is to find a way to get your own vehicle there. You’ll want to look into all the options available to you that are within driving range from your home state or at least the state you’ll be departing from. If you live in the northeast, International movers in Connecticut are just one of the many ports that can conveniently help you in this area of service.
You should be able to transport your car from any Connecticut port to any other port and back again. There are also many types of car shipping methods available to choose from including roll on/roll off, containerized, and the conventional on deck car import or export method. Look into all your options before making the final decision on a transport company.
You’ll know you’ve chosen a great company when the support and service begins before departure and continues to the host country destination. Everything should be taken care of from documents and possessions to getting you to your place and making sure you’re settled in. Don’t be afraid to voice your questions and concerns so that you know that your shipping company is keeping you informed every step of the way. Read the rest of this entry »
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By: Michael Bliss
First of all, you want to get your vehicle ready for international car shipping. It calls for cleaning of any dirt and removing any personal items, accessories or tools that are valuable to you as well as leaving the fuel to less than a quater in the tank. (I strongly recommend shipping your car completely empty to avoid any issues with the shipping companies).
Once you compared the shipping quotes and selected a company to move your car with, you need to deliver it to the loading warehouse or directly to the ocean port. If you are not too far from a major ocean port or a big city – you may just drop off your car yourself. In other case, you can hire any of the automobile transporters to do the job for you. Make certain you pay for door-to-door delivery and note that the ultimate point is an export ocean terminal or loading warehouse of the overseas shippers. When it comes to export shipping, many of the transporters don’t want to take the cars to the ports owed to congestions, time-consuming waiting lines and new TWIC card requirements . Ask your overseas shipper if they can furnish the delivery as almost all of them have their preferred vehicle transport companies.
Compulsory Documents for International Car Shipping
*** Be sure that you have on hand the original clean title for your vehicle. By “original” I mean that it must be the literal paper title supplied by your state’s DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). By “clean” I mean that it mustn’t have any unsatisfied liens from the bank, credit union or any other financier. It is a prerequisite issued by the US Customs that all motorized vehicles have to be cleared for export 72 working hours before vessel’s sailing date. Read the rest of this entry »
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By: Christine Harrell
You can get great deals when you buy a car at auction and the online world allows you to bid on auctions all over the world. Sometimes these great deals are suspiciously great deals. How do you avoid getting burned?
Buyer Beware
Though many online auction companies are very honest and reputable, many are not and the consequences can be severe. Buyers should never take the dealer’s word for anything. There are a lot of scams run by professional-looking sellers and even legitimate companies can make mistakes.
Always run a history report on the vehicle’s VIN through a service like AutoCheck or Carfax. Not only does this show obvious things like title checks and accident history, but it can also draw your attention to things that might not ever occur to you. For example, after Hurricane Katrina, tens of thousands of cars have been salvaged, rebuilt, and sold in out-of-state auctions.
Get a third-party inspection. Use a mechanic you choose not the one the seller might recommend. Don’t believe pictures, you don’t have proof those pictures are even of the car you are bidding on. Some online auction sites like eBay offer their own car inspection services.
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By: Christine Harrell
Transporting a vehicle over a long distance such as during an interstate move is a nerve-wracking experience. It is even more traumatic when you are shipping a classic sports car or other valuable vehicle. In addition to the cost, such automobiles often have sentimental value that makes them irreplaceable.
Or maybe you have purchased a collector vehicle long distance, such as over the Internet. Some sellers may not have contact with a reliable auto transport service and you are on your own when it comes to finding a way to get that car to you.
Start with an experienced car shipping company
It’s hard to find an auto transport company through word of mouth. Although car shipping is growing in popularity, it is still something new to the average person. There are a few things to look for when shopping for the right shipper.
- Experienced only: You want a shipper who not only has been in business a long time but has extensive practice in shipping classic vehicles. For companies just starting out, let them learn on someone else’s cheaper vehicle. Your car deserves only experienced shippers.
- Check the insurance: Ask about the shipper’s insurance in the unlikely event your vehicle is damaged in transit.
- Type of trailer: Optimally you want your auto transported in a closed trailer to protect it from the elements, road hazards, vandalism, and theft. If the car is to be shipped on an open trailer, make sure it will be shipped on the top rack. Read the rest of this entry »