A Step-by-step Guide to Shipping Your Vehicle Overseas

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A Step-by-step Guide to Shipping Your Vehicle
Overseas

• Finding an international car shipping company
  offering expert cargo export services can be
  quite a job at hand. To make an informed
  decision, you need to consider various factors
  and must get price quotes from different
  providers. After you have passed this first
  hurdle, the next step involves preparing for the
  process. During this stage, you must complete
  necessary paperwork, prepare the vehicle, and
  purchase insurance to ensure smooth sailing. To
  help avoid confusion, the post explains these
  steps.

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Collect Necessary Documents

• To ship your vehicle overseas, you will need the
  certificate title (original or a certified copy
  by the DMV), which helps prove ownership. If the
  vehicle has a lien, get a letter from the lender
  certifying that you have the authority to ship
  the vehicle. The letter must be printed on the
  original letterhead and should provide vehicle
  details such as its make, model, VIN, and the
  lien holders contact details. For new cars,
  owners must get the manufacturers statement of
  origin from the dealership.

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Prepare the Vehicle

• You will have to declare the contents of the car
  at Customs. To avoid hassles, remove all your
  personal belongings from the car. Make a list of
  items you remove. Many international car shipping
  companies allow owners to leave spare tires,
  factory-issued tools, and fire extinguisher in
  the car, which is why it is a good idea to ask
  your provider the things you can leave in the
  vehicle. Drain the tank by about ¾. Clean the
  vehicle and make sure there are no dirt particles
  sticking to the undercarriage.

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Get Marine Insurance

• If you are shipping your car via water, purchase
  marine insurance to hedge against any possible
  risk of loss due to exposure to water. Most
  international car shipping companies have
  insurance, however, it is minimal, and usually do
  not provide comprehensive coverage. Before
  purchasing insurance, enquire the provider about
  whats covered.

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Learn About Taxes, Duties, and Additional Charges

• Enquire about the taxes and duties charged by the
  destination country, many of which will depend on
  your employment status, residence status, and
  vehicle ownership duration. Ask your provider,
  whether youd be required to pay port charges,
  and other costs such as terminal handling and
  documentation fee. Add these expenses to your
  cost sheet to get an estimated final cost.

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Wrap up

• Shipping a vehicle overseas can be a demanding
  task. There are many variables involved and you
  need to ensure several things. Follow these steps
  to ensure smooth sailing. Before signing the
  service contract with the provider, make sure the
  costs are mentioned clearly. The contract should
  be a mirror image of the verbal agreement between
  you and the provider.
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