Shipping my EVO overseas.
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Shipping my EVO overseas.
Well...it's official; I will be moving to Europe in order to fullfil some family obligations and my baby is coming with me. It depends on many things but the trip is roughly a month. This question might sound dumb but are there any special "over the water" shipping requirements? Gas, oil, fluids, cover etc. I have a list that I made up already and I plan to ask my service tech at the dealer next week. I am sure someone has done this before though, so I figured I would take a shot at it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Just so you know, it generally takes about 30-45 days to ship a car to Europe. Cost will be anywhere from $900 (roll on roll off) to $2,500.
Vehicle Requirements
1: Standard items associated with a vehicle are allowable such as: first aid kit, warning triangle, floor mats, ashtrays
2: Spare tire, including jack
3: This item removed, no longer needed.
4: Vehicle Manufacturer supplied automotive tools
5: All aftermarket accessories must be permanently installed (bolted).
6: Child car seats must be removed
7: NO PERSONAL EFFECTS OR COMFORT ITEMS MAY BE SHIPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, such as CDs, cell phones, radar scanners, loose radios, decorative ornaments, auto protective covers, auto bras, air fresheners.
8: If shipping to a cold-weather location, the engine coolant system should be protected to -20° Fahrenheit
9: Fire extinguishers must be removed, Federal regulations do not permit fire extinguishers to be shipped with your vehicle
10: The U.S. EPA and DOT labels must be affixed to the vehicle.
11: The fuel level must be ¼ tank or less
12: The vehicle alarm must be deactivated or disengaged
13: All accessories must be permanently installed, to include stereo equipment
14: All personal effects must be removed
15: Cargo/luggage carriers must be removed
16: Non-permanently installed vehicle roof-racks must be removed
17: Ensure proper installation for transportation for all camper shells, trucks caps, and tonneau covers
18: If you are shipping a vehicle powered by alternate fuel, including, propane, electric, natural gas, etc, please contact our Customer Service Department for special shipping instructions
19: All vehicles must be in safe, operating condition to include: No fluid leaks, operable brakes, including the emergency brake, no broken windows, or identifiable faults in the electrical system
20: Vehicles with propane tanks with auxiliary use must be certified-purged prior to delivery
21: The entire vehicle, interior and exterior, must be clean to meet United States Department of Agriculture standards (the customer is responsible for all costs associated should USDA inspect and/or require additional cleaning - )
22: Keys to all locking compartments, including wheel locks, must be provided at drop-off - USDA inspects all compartments of your vehicle and will detain any vehicle without any key to a locked compartment.
I just did this, my car was dropped off in Portsmouth Va on Dec 27th and just arrived at South Hampton UK today. You may or may not need additional items. For example your US insurance may NOT cover your car overseas.
Vehicle Requirements
1: Standard items associated with a vehicle are allowable such as: first aid kit, warning triangle, floor mats, ashtrays
2: Spare tire, including jack
3: This item removed, no longer needed.
4: Vehicle Manufacturer supplied automotive tools
5: All aftermarket accessories must be permanently installed (bolted).
6: Child car seats must be removed
7: NO PERSONAL EFFECTS OR COMFORT ITEMS MAY BE SHIPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, such as CDs, cell phones, radar scanners, loose radios, decorative ornaments, auto protective covers, auto bras, air fresheners.
8: If shipping to a cold-weather location, the engine coolant system should be protected to -20° Fahrenheit
9: Fire extinguishers must be removed, Federal regulations do not permit fire extinguishers to be shipped with your vehicle
10: The U.S. EPA and DOT labels must be affixed to the vehicle.
11: The fuel level must be ¼ tank or less
12: The vehicle alarm must be deactivated or disengaged
13: All accessories must be permanently installed, to include stereo equipment
14: All personal effects must be removed
15: Cargo/luggage carriers must be removed
16: Non-permanently installed vehicle roof-racks must be removed
17: Ensure proper installation for transportation for all camper shells, trucks caps, and tonneau covers
18: If you are shipping a vehicle powered by alternate fuel, including, propane, electric, natural gas, etc, please contact our Customer Service Department for special shipping instructions
19: All vehicles must be in safe, operating condition to include: No fluid leaks, operable brakes, including the emergency brake, no broken windows, or identifiable faults in the electrical system
20: Vehicles with propane tanks with auxiliary use must be certified-purged prior to delivery
21: The entire vehicle, interior and exterior, must be clean to meet United States Department of Agriculture standards (the customer is responsible for all costs associated should USDA inspect and/or require additional cleaning - )
22: Keys to all locking compartments, including wheel locks, must be provided at drop-off - USDA inspects all compartments of your vehicle and will detain any vehicle without any key to a locked compartment.
I just did this, my car was dropped off in Portsmouth Va on Dec 27th and just arrived at South Hampton UK today. You may or may not need additional items. For example your US insurance may NOT cover your car overseas.
Last edited by Bonestock!; Feb 10, 2007 at 05:25 PM.
I see bonestock is already familiar with this but for those of you that dont, this website is useful for this type of information.
https://www.alnnet.com/aln.asp?fs=5
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Just so you know, it generally takes about 30-45 days to ship a car to Europe. Cost will be anywhere from $900 (roll on roll off) to $2,500.
Vehicle Requirements
1: Standard items associated with a vehicle are allowable such as: first aid kit, warning triangle, floor mats, ashtrays
2: Spare tire, including jack
3: This item removed, no longer needed.
4: Vehicle Manufacturer supplied automotive tools
5: All aftermarket accessories must be permanently installed (bolted).
6: Child car seats must be removed
7: NO PERSONAL EFFECTS OR COMFORT ITEMS MAY BE SHIPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, such as CDs, cell phones, radar scanners, loose radios, decorative ornaments, auto protective covers, auto bras, air fresheners.
8: If shipping to a cold-weather location, the engine coolant system should be protected to -20° Fahrenheit
9: Fire extinguishers must be removed, Federal regulations do not permit fire extinguishers to be shipped with your vehicle
10: The U.S. EPA and DOT labels must be affixed to the vehicle.
11: The fuel level must be ¼ tank or less
12: The vehicle alarm must be deactivated or disengaged
13: All accessories must be permanently installed, to include stereo equipment
14: All personal effects must be removed
15: Cargo/luggage carriers must be removed
16: Non-permanently installed vehicle roof-racks must be removed
17: Ensure proper installation for transportation for all camper shells, trucks caps, and tonneau covers
18: If you are shipping a vehicle powered by alternate fuel, including, propane, electric, natural gas, etc, please contact our Customer Service Department for special shipping instructions
19: All vehicles must be in safe, operating condition to include: No fluid leaks, operable brakes, including the emergency brake, no broken windows, or identifiable faults in the electrical system
20: Vehicles with propane tanks with auxiliary use must be certified-purged prior to delivery
21: The entire vehicle, interior and exterior, must be clean to meet United States Department of Agriculture standards (the customer is responsible for all costs associated should USDA inspect and/or require additional cleaning - )
22: Keys to all locking compartments, including wheel locks, must be provided at drop-off - USDA inspects all compartments of your vehicle and will detain any vehicle without any key to a locked compartment.
I just did this, my car was dropped off in Portsmouth Va on Dec 27th and just arrived at South Hampton UK today. You may or may not need additional items. For example your US insurance may NOT cover your car overseas.
Vehicle Requirements
1: Standard items associated with a vehicle are allowable such as: first aid kit, warning triangle, floor mats, ashtrays
2: Spare tire, including jack
3: This item removed, no longer needed.
4: Vehicle Manufacturer supplied automotive tools
5: All aftermarket accessories must be permanently installed (bolted).
6: Child car seats must be removed
7: NO PERSONAL EFFECTS OR COMFORT ITEMS MAY BE SHIPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, such as CDs, cell phones, radar scanners, loose radios, decorative ornaments, auto protective covers, auto bras, air fresheners.
8: If shipping to a cold-weather location, the engine coolant system should be protected to -20° Fahrenheit
9: Fire extinguishers must be removed, Federal regulations do not permit fire extinguishers to be shipped with your vehicle
10: The U.S. EPA and DOT labels must be affixed to the vehicle.
11: The fuel level must be ¼ tank or less
12: The vehicle alarm must be deactivated or disengaged
13: All accessories must be permanently installed, to include stereo equipment
14: All personal effects must be removed
15: Cargo/luggage carriers must be removed
16: Non-permanently installed vehicle roof-racks must be removed
17: Ensure proper installation for transportation for all camper shells, trucks caps, and tonneau covers
18: If you are shipping a vehicle powered by alternate fuel, including, propane, electric, natural gas, etc, please contact our Customer Service Department for special shipping instructions
19: All vehicles must be in safe, operating condition to include: No fluid leaks, operable brakes, including the emergency brake, no broken windows, or identifiable faults in the electrical system
20: Vehicles with propane tanks with auxiliary use must be certified-purged prior to delivery
21: The entire vehicle, interior and exterior, must be clean to meet United States Department of Agriculture standards (the customer is responsible for all costs associated should USDA inspect and/or require additional cleaning - )
22: Keys to all locking compartments, including wheel locks, must be provided at drop-off - USDA inspects all compartments of your vehicle and will detain any vehicle without any key to a locked compartment.
I just did this, my car was dropped off in Portsmouth Va on Dec 27th and just arrived at South Hampton UK today. You may or may not need additional items. For example your US insurance may NOT cover your car overseas.
LOL...I expected a few sentences from random people but Bone, this is AWESOME and some of the information I had is defferent. Given the fact that you just did this, I will take your word on it and obviously, confirm the information with my shipping agent.
Thanks again!
Same goes for coming back into the USA.
For example you have a CF hood, if your car originally had an emissions decal affixed to the stock hood, you will not be allowed to ship your car back to the USA untill you get a replacement decal. I know, 2 of my buddies were caught out by this when shipping their WRX's back.
Oh and the rules are a bit easier for me due to the car coming over on the Visiting Forces Act.
For example you have a CF hood, if your car originally had an emissions decal affixed to the stock hood, you will not be allowed to ship your car back to the USA untill you get a replacement decal. I know, 2 of my buddies were caught out by this when shipping their WRX's back.
Oh and the rules are a bit easier for me due to the car coming over on the Visiting Forces Act.
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Same goes for coming back into the USA.
For example you have a CF hood, if your car originally had an emissions decal affixed to the stock hood, you will not be allowed to ship your car back to the USA untill you get a replacement decal. I know, 2 of my buddies were caught out by this when shipping their WRX's back.
Oh and the rules are a bit easier for me due to the car coming over on the Visiting Forces Act.
For example you have a CF hood, if your car originally had an emissions decal affixed to the stock hood, you will not be allowed to ship your car back to the USA untill you get a replacement decal. I know, 2 of my buddies were caught out by this when shipping their WRX's back.
Oh and the rules are a bit easier for me due to the car coming over on the Visiting Forces Act.
Chances are that I will be shipping a container-full of my stuff, along with the vehicle...I am feeling the first waves of anxiety from this because I am mving EVERYTHING, not just a car...at any rate, this is why I am doing my homework now...the move is late Spring of 07.