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Ship Your Cars Through Our New Enclosed NJ Export And Import Facility
By Alex Naumov on June 6, 2018 at 5:49 AM
We're excited to announce the launch of our new auto export and import facility in New Jersey. We will continue to provide the same quality service on the East Coast as we are known for in California. And with 70,000sq ft of secure enclosed space, no car will be stored outside before …
5 Costs To Consider When You Buy And Import A Car From Overseas
By Alex Naumov on May 24, 2018 at 12:30 PM
No one likes surprises, especially when it comes to buying their dream car overseas. Because of the many parties involved in the purchase and import process, you can easily lose track of potential fees and charges. We do our best to offer a one-stop shop when it comes to buying, shipp …
Electric Cars Exempt From VAT & Excise Duty In Ukraine For 2018
By Alex Naumov on January 4, 2018 at 4:08 PM
Effective January 1st, 2018 electric cars imported to Ukraine will no longer be charge any VAT or excise duty. The latest ruling establishes Ukraine as one of the top destinations for electric car imports. Electric cars were previously subject to a 20% VAT and 109 euro excise duty.
How To Apply For The Philippines Car Import Permit in 2025
By Alex Naumov on December 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
Introduction Preparing to ship your car to the Philippines? You should check if the Philippines government will allow you to import a vehicle. If you're planning to ship your car to the Philippines, it's important to note that the country has strict regulations when it comes to import …
Brexit Sparked Rally for Classic Car Imports
By Alex Naumov on June 27, 2017 at 2:54 PM
We at West Coast Shipping deliver thousands of cars from the United States all over the world. With the strength of the USD and the weakening global currencies, we began to see an influx of classic car imports into the US. I asked my team to look at the data to find the country from w …
You Can Still Ship Salvage Cars to the UAE
By Alex Naumov on June 11, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates restricted the import of salvage cars from abroad. The change set off an 7% surge in the number of cars shipped from the US to the UAE during the first quarter of 2017. Previous reports have incorrectly stated that all salvage cars are banne …
Mecum Portland Classic Car Auction 2017
By Alex Naumov on June 1, 2017 at 2:26 PM
Its a busy June for Mecum Auctions with the return to Portland with over 600 classic cars for sale. The sale takes place June 16-17, just two weeks after Mecum's motorcycle auction in Las Vegas. Featured lots consist of classic American cars and European sports cars sprinkled througho …
International Banking Wire Fees When Paying For Cars or Services
By Alex Naumov on May 27, 2017 at 5:00 AM
When sending wire transfers you would expect the dollar amount you send to be delivered to the intended party. Unfortunately that is not always the case. Despite being charged the standard wire fee for the transfer by your bank, there are times when that fee is not enough. And here's …
California car export: How to avoid DMV registration fees
By Alex Naumov on May 26, 2017 at 9:45 AM
You've purchased your dream car from California and now you want to get it home overseas. You've gathered all the documents and organized shipping, what else is required you may ask. Well, if you've purchased a vehicle that is registered in the state of California, you're also require …
How to Prepare Your Classic Car for Shipping
By Alex Naumov on May 2, 2017 at 10:34 AM
It turns out that preparing your classic car for shipping in the United States and overseas is an identical process. Both nationwide and international transport requires that your classic is carefully prepped for its journey on a transporter and inside of a shipping container. By foll …