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5 tips to avoid getting scammed when buying cars from the US
by Alex Naumov on June 1, 2016 at 8:14 AM
Purchasing cars from the United States is extremely popular around the world. Last year, over 528,000 cars were exported in containers from the United States. If it is your first time buying a vehicle from overseas, how do you avoid being scammed while you're halfway across the world?
Shipping a car overseas? Bill of sale is a MUST!
by Alex Naumov on December 2, 2015 at 5:00 AM
Why is a bill of sale required to ship a car overseas? According to US customs, a vehicle title is not sufficient enough to prove ownership. If the original seller never provided a bill of sale, he has the ability to report it lost and proceed to keep the car along with the money.
How To Temporarily Import Cars to the US
by Alex Naumov on November 30, 2015 at 7:20 AM
Avoid a headache - import your vehicle correctly. The US government is careful in what it allows into the country, especially when it comes to vehicles from overseas. Save yourself a headache at the border, and ensure your vehicle gets imported correctly.
How To Import You Car To The EU Tax Free
by Alex Naumov on October 28, 2015 at 10:45 AM
How to avoid paying VAT and duty tax when importing your car to Europe. If you are permanently moving to one of the 28 member states of the European Union you may be able to avoid VAT and customs duties on the personal vehicle you bring with you.
Purchasing Classic Cars From Pebble Beach Auctions While Overseas
by Alex Naumov on July 21, 2015 at 7:29 AM
Record breaking auctions available for overseas buyers This summer, classic car collectors and enthusiasts around the world will set their eyes on a small coastal city in California known as Monterey. From August 10th to the 16th, Monterey will become host to some of the largest and m …
Simplify! Choose a "One Stop Shop" When Shipping Cars Overseas
by Alex Naumov on November 24, 2014 at 8:06 AM
Let Your Fingers Do the Walking As an auto broker or dealer involved in shipping cars internationally, you know that the "check list" of things that need to be done - and done correctly - can seem long and tedious. Every step from transporting a vehicle from your lot to the port of de …
The Classic Car Cover Up - Unlocking a Car Shipping Mystery
by Alex Naumov on September 26, 2014 at 3:29 PM
The Mystery Every Dealer Shipping Cars Overseas Wants to Solve One thing is no mystery. Shipping cars via enclosed transport costs several times more than shipping the vehicles uncovered. This too is no mystery. The vast majority of cars, approximately 90%, are sent in open trailers; …
Shipping Cars Overseas - Making Sense of Rates
by Alex Naumov on September 24, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Why You Don't Always Get What You See - You Get More When shipping cars internationally there are myriad details that might not appear obvious when you first book your trip. At each point along the way, a reliable shipper takes many steps to ensure that nothing goes wrong. Chances are …
Why In-House Booking Matters for Overseas Car Shipping
by Alex Naumov on September 22, 2014 at 11:46 AM
When Shipping Cars Overseas - Book with Care When shipping cars overseas the journey from door to door is potentially fraught with many logistical issues. Any miscommunication or mishap along the way can result in needless worry and expensive delays. It therefore becomes important to …
Exporting Cars Internationally: Which Customs Paperwork is Required?
by Alex Naumov on September 9, 2014 at 2:10 PM
How to Avoid Rejection at Customs Failure to pass through customs can be frustrating and costly. The wait for missing documents can result in additional roll and storage fees, potentially much more than a minor inconvenience. For instance, containers are loaded while titles are being …