February 2, 2010 - When you relocate within your own country, its far more easier to transport
your car- you just need to chose a good vehicle shipping company and opt for
a
car carrier of your choice. The company
does all the other works in order to deliver your car at your new home.
However, when you are moving overseas, to another country and you want to
take your car with you, it is somewhat different. You need a lots of papers
and also have to follow the export import rules regarding car shipping. Here
are some tips for you to make your international car shipping experience a
pleasant one.
Know the Laws of Destination Country
Even before taking decision of transporting your car overseas, consider
certain points regarding the
Acts &
regulations of your destination countries. Find out from the consulate
of your destination country or from your vehicle shipping company-
- Whether it allows auto imports?
- Its Environmental & safety regulations
- Availability of spare parts and maintenance services for your car
- Customs duties and taxes.
- Insurance Costs
- Fuel's cost
- Whether you require to do modifications and if yes how much will it
cost?
Find a Dependable Car Shipping Company
Choosing the right international car shipping company is of much
significance. Your cars safety and security will depend upon the experience
and the professionalism with which the shipping company handles your car.
Prepare the Car for Shipping
Only factory installed items can be left in the car which has to be shipped
abroad.
- Wash your car properly. If it is clean, it will be quickly and fairly
evaluated before shipment.
- Keep the fuel level at about ¼ of the tank's capacity. Lesser
the weight, more beneficial the auto transport will be.
- Remove the temporary antennas like those for cell phones or radios.
In built antennas should be lowered.
- Turn off the alarms. Tell the auto transporter about any special
instructions required to start the car or to stop an alarm.
- Remove all luggage lacks that are not factory installed.
- Tell the shipping company about any cracked glass, window nicks,
scratches, chips, or cracks.
- Arm your car with anything that will be needed in the new climatic
condition - engine coolant, transmission oil, and such other fluids.
- Don't pack any household goods
inside the car. In the event of damage, they do not get any
insurance coverage.
Arrange for the Required Documents
Different countries have different rules regarding the essential documents
required for overseas car shipping. Generally, they include the following:
- Original clean title for your car. Original means literal paper title
supplied by your country's motor vehicle department. Clean means it
should not have any unsatisfied liens from the bank or any other finance
agency.
- If there is a lien holder than a certificate from the lien holder
authorizing the vehicle to be shipped out of the country.
- Inventory of the car describing its condition ( Something like
inspection report).
- Complete valuation form.
- Completed Shipper Letter of Instruction.
Generally all the documents except the title is provided by the car
shipping company.
