Car Shipping Tips and Advice
Three Things to Remember
When you’re moving vehicles to another country, there are procedures that need to be followed. Get it right and you collect your car at the other end without any hassle. Get it wrong, and your car could be impounded by customs officials. That’s why it’s worth using an experienced car shipping company, who can give you the advice and help you need.
Car Shipping Must–haves
In order to ship your vehicle successfully, you need to make sure that you have all the information you need. That includes the type of shipping you’re using, the paperwork that’s required by the destination country, the physical state of your car and the collection procedure. Using a specialist shipper is advisable because they can handle much of this for you, but there are still some elements of the process that you have to be responsible for:
- 1. Paperwork – unsurprisingly, your vehicle needs to be accompanied by the right paperwork both when it is loaded in the UK and when it is unloaded in the destination country. Whilst the UK requirements are the same for each car, they vary from country to country, so you need to know exactly what paperwork is expected at your destination and arrange to have it available when your shipment arrives. The wrong papers or a lack of information could lead to local customs officers refusing to release your car.
- 2. Insurance – if you’re driving to the port, your vehicle still needs to be insured for that journey within the UK and you may also need cover if you're collecting your car from the destination port and driving it straight away. Car shipping insurance is optional and will be available through the freight company you use, so check with your representative if you have any queries.
- 3. Fit–to–drive – for some shipping options, your vehicle has to be driveable so that it can be manoeuvred on and off the ship. If you are using a plate driver – someone who collects your car and drives it to the port for you – your car must have a valid MOT if it needs one. It's your responsibility to ensure that your car is safe to drive.
Car Shipping from First Base Freight
At First Base Freight, we can help with all your vehicle shipping needs, no matter where you’re heading. We offer competitive prices, top class service and a wealth of experience to help you have a hassle–free shipping experience.
Call today for a free quotation and see how much we can save you on the cost of your shipment.
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