Guide To Delivering Your Car Internationally And Not Getting Scammed
10 Things to do before shipping a car internationally:
1. Make sure the autotransport company responsible for shipping your car is registered with Domestic Auto Transport (DOT).
2. Confirm the car transporter has current cargo insurance, with minimum liability exceeding the value of your car.
3. A great way to make sure the company is legitimate is by checking the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) if your car shipper is registered with FMC as a freight forwarder or non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC). Also verify if this particular car transporting company has a current bond and shipping license. If you cannot find the company there then you should avoid them at all costs as they cannot legally provide the shipping service you require.
4. As a general rule stay away from local car transport companies hoping to make extra money by carrying out a large international shipping job. Many truckers will offer their customers a package deal that includes car transport and overseas car shipping as well. Frequently they would offer savings and discount through their preferred car shippers. You should avoid using such companies by all means international car moving is complex, and often customers, after paying the trucker for the whole package, end up paying extra fees to the actual car moving company.
5. Before committing to moving your car internationally with the car transporter of your choice, make sure to get the shipping quote in writing. Read the fine print many car shippers will hide extra charges behind it. A quote should include both the origin and destination whether that's a residential address, port or unloading warehouse. Also, typical car transporting quote must clearly outline services tendered door pick up, delivery to a certain place (point of export, be it transporters warehouse, port or dock), marine transporting insurance, shrink-wrapping (boats), crating (motorcycles), loading, fumigation, container drayage, all necessary paperwork, customs clearance, export declaration, bill of lading, etc.
6. If possible, get a shipping Contract drafted between you and the moving company it should include all of the above in a more formal way, on shippers letterhead, signed and dated by authorized person.
7. If they include this in their service ask to have the help of an agent or customs broker who can help at customs clearance and unloading at the destination. Customs duties, taxes and toll charges can all bump up the price when the vehicle arrives at the chosen destination - so do your homework and do not feel bad about asking the company any questions you might have.
8. Do an internet search for reviews on a particular transporting company. There are specific websites that may be worth checking. If you are looking for foreign car transporters remeber you might need to search using the appropriate language whether its transporte de coches for Spain or trasporto auto con bisarca for Italy
9. Make sure to dial the auto transporters telephone number found on the companys website and talk to your customer service rep in person. If your calls are left unanswered, or you cannot get straight answers on transporting and arrival dates, transit times, specific requirements for moving a vehicle overseas, you should probably look for another car shipping company.
10. Common sense is your best friend - payment via Western Union should always ring alarm bells especially if in advance of the service as should sending paperwork and payment via the post.
by: Brian Fantana
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