Exporting Used Cars From Usa To Nigeria: Information About Freight, Trailer And Formalities

Car shipping or car transport industry has soared to phenomenal heights over the

last decade as more and more people are willing and capable of buying exotic cars from western countries like USA. Besides, when a person is migrating from one nation to another, he often needs to take along his car to his new residence. This article would instruct you on how to go about the affair if you wish to export an old or used car from USA to Nigeria.

Even though you are desirous of exporting an old car, it is recommended that you avail the facilities of a renowned car shipping company. A number of auto transporters are available in USA and they are eager to offer you their services but common prudence dictates that you make a thorough research before getting into any contractual agreement with one.

Ocean freight: Exporting your car from USA to Nigeria (that is in the African continent) requires overseas shipping which warrants that your car be carried across the Atlantic Ocean via an ocean vessel or a car carrier. You would, in this regard, have to bear the ocean freight as charged by the shipper. In order to economize, the general recommendation is that you take various pros and cons into account while hiring a car transporter.

Some reputed car shipping companies proffer a host of freight-related services besides offering hefty discounts. If you are an old client or if you are transporting multiple cars (or in bulks), then you can bargain for higher discounts.

Mode of trailer to be chosen: There are basically two modes of trailers with respect to external protection:

Open trailer

Enclosed trailer

Open trailers carry your car along with a few other cars in a trawler that is open and unroofed. Herein, your car stays partially exposed when it is being moved through the road. Unfavorable climate, harsh sunlight, heavy rain, snow, sleet, hail or thunderstorm may do some damage to the shine or exterior body of your car. Atmospheric dust and roadside debris may strike against the outer walls of the car as well. However, these minor external elements do not do any noticeable damage to an old, used or worn-out car. So, it is best to avail an open trailer for economic purpose.

An enclosed trailer, even though lends four-walled protection to your car, is very expensive and suitable primarily for new, glossy or vintage cars. So, unless your old car is antique, it is advisable to choose the open trailer transport.

Likewise, you may save money by going for terminal-to-terminal shipping instead of door-to-door shipping.

Custom clearance and legal Formalities: You would have to produce some documents like ownership proof, insurance paper, passport, info about car and cars legal papers. For used vehicle, the Certificate of Road Worthiness would also be required. You would need to clear any custom duty that is applicable and may have to convince the officers that the car is not being exported for resale purpose but only for private use of the owner.

by: Anthony Douglas

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