Here is a useful list of ten things to do or think about before you permanently exporting your car from the UK -
1. First things first. Before deciding to ship your car overseas, you will need to check if there are any restrictions on the importation of your vehicle or whether you require any import permits with the relevant authorities in the country of destination.
Many countries have restrictions on the import of second hand vehicles - for example maximum age limits, left hand or right hand drive only etc.
2. Assuming your vehicle is OK to be shipped, contact Wavecrest Ltd for advice on shipping methods and for a competitive quotation.
Wavecrest Ltd can ship vehicles on roll on/roll off services to many destinations, for example, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Australia, New Zealand etc. If you wish to ship personal effects or commercial freight with your vehicle, Wavecrest Ltd is able to pack containers at their warehouse facility in Gravesend, Kent and ship to practically any port in the world.
3. Depending on the country of destination, your vehicle may need to undergo some form of pre-shipment inspection for roadworthiness and compliance with local standards. For example, Kenya and Tanzania. Wavecrest Ltd will be able to advise you on these requirements but you should allow time for any required inspections to be undertaken.
4. If you decide to go ahead and arrange the shipment, please ensure that the vehicle is in good running order. Should the vehicle breaks down at the port of loading additional costs may be incurred if mechanics have to be brought in to effect repairs.
5. Vehicles should be thoroughly cleaned (including underneath and around the wheel arches) to prevent possible problems at port of destination. This is particularly important if you are shipping to countries such as Australia or New Zealand that have very stringent regulations on the import of soil, plant matter etc.
6. If you have purchased your vehicle on a finance arrangement - e.g. a car loan, HP, it may not be permanently exported if there is outstanding finance without the written consent of the finance company concerned.
Warning - the Transport Police at the ports do check vehicles for outstanding finance and will impound them if instructed to do so by a finance company.
7. When you are ready to go ahead, please contact Wavecrest Ltd to make the booking arrangements. Send a copy of the V5 (logbook) registration document to Wavecrest Ltd together with an approximate value for the vehicle and your address/contact details in the UK and overseas.
Wavecrest Ltd will book space on the ship, make out delivery notes (which will need to accompany the car to the port of departure) andl also complete the UK customs formalities.
8. Arrange marine insurance, if required, for your vehicle with a suitable insurance broker.
9. Deliver your car to the port of departure as directed. If you are not able to deliver the car to the port of departure yourself, Wavecrest can arrange for the collection of vehicles from all parts of the UK at competitive rates.
10. Once the vehicle has been shipped from the UK please remember to complete and detach the section of the V5 registration document to inform the DVLA that your vehicle has been permanently exported.
Wavecrest Ltd can be contacted on Tel: 01474 331146 or e-mail: glen@wavecrest.co.uk
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