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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Wavecrest Limited are pleased to advise details of their next two ro/ro sailings from Sheerness, Kent to Southern and East African ports.

MV Paradise Ace - Sailing Sheerness 22nd July to Walvis Bay, Namibia - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania & Mombasa, Kenya

The last delivery day for this sailing is Monday 20th July so if you need your car, truck, bus, coach etc shipped to Namibia, Tanzania or Kenya, please contact us ASAP for a bookings and rates.

MV Grand Diamond - Sailing Sheerness 5th August to Durban, South Africa - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania & Mombasa, Kenya

The last delivery day for this sailing would be Monday 3rd August.

Wavecrest Ltd Tel: 01474 331146 E-mail: glen@wavecrest.co.uk

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If you are planning on emigrating from the UK, here are nine top tips to help ensure your move goes smoothly -

Summer is the peak moving season coinciding with the start of the school holidays. If you can be flexible, please do not wait until the Summer to move. The first and last weeks in a month and Fridays are also extra busy times for all movers.  

If a full door to door packing service is required, please leave plenty of time to arrange for an agent to survey your household and prepare an estimate.   

Remember to check your house carefully before the agent arrives from attic to garage and garden shed to determine what items will need to be moved and which will be left behind.    

If you plan to pack items yourself, start collecting suitable packing materials and containers well before the moving date.    

Have all packing completed in good time for the moving day to avoid any delays.   

Carefully dispose of all flammable or other hazardous items such as cleaning materials (e.g. bleach), aerosols, fireworks, matches, paint etc. Drain petrol from lawnmowers, outboard motors etc.

Remember to disconnect and drain washing machines and defrost fridges and freezers.

Unplug all electrical items such as televisions, computers etc 24 hours in advance of a move so that they will be at room temperature on moving day.

Make an inventory of all items that you are shipping and remember to number the packages. This will be required for Customs purposes both in the UK and at the country of destination. It will also make it easier for you to find things when you move into your new home.

Wavecrest Ltd provides removal services by air and sea to international destinations as well as by road transport to Ireland, mainland Europe and Scandinavia.

We do not currently offer domestic removal services within the UK.

Our international removal services which can be tailored to suit your budget and specific requirements, include the following -

Economy Full Container Removal Service

If you are on a tight budget, we can arrange “self load” 20′ or 40′ full container shipments from any address in the UK (subject to suitable site access) to destinations including Spain, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and the USA.

Our local agents at the port of arrival are able to assist you with completion of customs clearance formalities and arrange delivery of the container to your residence

Economy Baggage / Consolidated Service

If you are planning to ship less than a container load, part load consolidated services are available to many countries for owner packed baggage and removals.

Effects can be dropped off at our warehouse facility in Gravesend, Kent for shipment to countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Cyprus, Malta, South Africa etc.

We are also able to offer a collection service from all UK addresses as well as competitive shipping prices including customs clearance and delivery to residence overseas.

Full Removal Service

If budget is less of an issue and you would like us to reduce the stress of your overseas move Wavecrest Ltd  also offers a full door to door removal service including packing at your residence and loading into a container.

Our agents at destination are able to assist with customs clearance of your goods and arrange delivery to your residence including unpacking and removal of packing materials

If you would like a quotation for your forthcoming overseas move, please complete our enquiry form now.

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