All of our shipping agents and loading teams we employ are experienced with moving vehicles and are passionate about motoring, we ship by container to ensure your vehicle is locked away from the elements as early as possible and are unloaded in secure customs bonded warehouses.

If you are using us for our full service import into the UK we will ensure only the minimum modifications for MOT are carried out to avoid changing the original look of the car in anyway

We ensure any vehicle over 30 years old where applicable will not pay any import duty and just 5% VAT, we also ensure that you pay no road tax

To get an instant quote for your classic car shipping requirements please visit ShipMyCar.co.uk and use our unique quote system to calculate: International transport to port, shipping, marine insurance, customs, unloading & loading, testing and registration. We are working on a Classic Car Shipping Guide – this will be online soon

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Car Shipping quotes can be frustrating to obtain, many shipping lines take a while to get back to you and then they do not include all the hidden charges which can dramatically increase the cost of shipping your car without you realising until the car arrives at your destination.

We have been developing our car shipping quote system for a number of years now and have built up a huge database of costs for: Collection transport costs, Export charges, Customs and loading fees, sea shipping, air freight, unloading fees, marine insurance, road transport, IVA, MOT, SVA and DVLA costs.

This means that our website can instantly and accurately price up your international car shipping requirements for any make/model and for a growing number of car shipping routes. Our new instant car shipping quote system also features a Port Finder facility whereby you simply enter a zipcode/post code and we let you know the closest port of import/export.

Once your quote is displayed on the screen you can also tailor it to your exact requirements for example upgrading to enclosed transport, or removing some destination charges such as IVA testing or DVLA registration.

Some screenshots from our new car shipping quote portal:

Car Shipping Portal at ShipMyCar.co.uk

Car Shipping

If you have a specific car shipping requirement please first try our instant car shipping quote facility at ShipMyCar.co.uk or give us a call on 01908 887917

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Car Shipping by Air

The quickest way to move your car a long distance is by air. We reguarly consign vehicles to destinations by air as we work closely with both high net worth individuals who reguarly travel, events and show teams who are on tight schedules. We can load cars into chartered aircraft, freight aircraft and also the cargo holds of commercial passenger jets. Generally for shipping by air, your vehicle is loaded onto pallets and securely strapped down to avoid any movement, be aware that associated costs for air freight are generally worked out by the kilogram in terms of calculating unloading, loading and storage charges.

Car Shipping by Sea

Three main methods of shipping by sea:

• Container – safest method is to use your own container, we provide either 20ft/40ft containers to many destinations across the world
• Shared Container – also known as ‘groupage’ or ‘consolidated’ – this is where you share the container with another customers vehicle, we only recommend sharing containers with multiple vehicles, not vehicles and personal effects which can fall and damage the cars inside. Using this method is the best combination of safety and price
• RORO – or Roll-on-Roll-off – basically a car ferry either inside the vessel or on open deck. Not the safest of methods by a long margin and your vehicle is driven onto the vessel by the staff at the port, if you do not want your vehicle driven or it is a non-runner, this option may not be best for you

Our consolidated container prices are roughly the same as RORO prices and so this is our prefered method of sea frieght if budget constraints make sole use container out of the question.

Shipping by road

We ship many cars across Europe and the world by road. If you are travelling a long distance, are shipping a valuable car or are shipping a car with easily removed items / possessions inside, we recommend enclosed transporters where the vehicles inside are safely secured.

Car Shipping Insurance

We always ensure every vehicle is fully insured before car shipping commences – our insurance policy covers vehicles not just for the unfortunate bump or scrape, but also total vehicle loss. If damage does occure we help you through every stage of making a claim.

Car Shipping Documentation

Each country varies from a passport and vehicle title check to having obtain a police export authority form. Ensure you check before booking your car shipping as some countries require authority to bring the car for import prior to shipping is started

Car Shipping Import Duty / VAT

Again each country varies on the requirements for import duty and VAT, some countries do not allow vehicles to be imported over a certain age and others impose high taxes for gas guzzlers or certain other cars. For more information keep an eye out on our site or contact us to discuss your requirements

Car Shipping Quotes

It can be hard work obtaining car shipping quotes as many car shipping companies are still very old fashioned in the way they operate, luckily ShipMyCar.co.uk pioneer the instant quote facility provided for your convinience on our website – our huge database of vehicles, countries, import / export requirements is growing every day and allows you to obtain a full breakdown of all the cots involved in importing or exporting a car to/from the UK with just a click of the mouse, and all for free!

Car Shipping Advice

Whatever your car shipping needs, feel free to call us anytime for a no obligation chat with one of our shippign experts – you can also contact us using Live Chat to save on call costs, by using the Live Chat button at the bottom right of our website

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We play an active role in the American Car community, regularly showcasing at events and shows across the UK as well as always supporting magazines such as Classic American and American Car through our monthly advertising and sponsorship

Having imported hundreds of cars from the USA we have experience with vehicles from classic Mustangs, 1930’s Fords, Chevys both new and old, AC Cobras, Buick, Oldsmobile, Plymouth Prowlers, you name it, we have probably shipped it!

We make importing your car from the USA as straightforward as possible – we take care of every step in the process from collecting the car in the USA, customs, shipping, marine insurance, unloading, IVA/MOT testing, DVLA registration and delivery.

We understand things like SJB problems, IVA modifications, LED lights to provide invisible IVA mods, anything to do with your American import and we will have had experience of it. We have even developed the ShipMyCar LCU to control new lights required for IVA testing without putting any additional strain on the cars sensitive electrical systems.

Our instant quote system has a database of every make/model of American car – try it out for free using the drop downs on the right of this page – it will give you a breakdown of all the costs involved in bringing your American car to the UK.

We deal with American cars of all shapes, sizes and values – our workshop is always full of a varied range of cars from £300k Bentleys to project cars ready to be restored to their former glory by their new loving UK owner…

If you would rather, we can offer a door-to-door service where we collect your car in the USA, get it to the UK and then deliver it straight to your door – ideal if the car is a non-runner long term project.

So please try out our instant quote system on the right and see just how much we can help with your import

Our container shipping prices from the USA start at just £595 – get an instant, free shipping quote now by selecting your car on the right!

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This is a great way to check out some truly fantastic cars, and of course the Mustang Club’s amazing video talent! It’s astonishing to see how much they can accomplish in such a short time, and the video is riveting for those who love watching a Mustang in action.

If you’ve not seen the video yet, then this won’t take up much of your time – you can get right back to filling out your car breakdown cover forms or playing Gran Turismo in a few minutes. Then again, you might just spend the evening watching it over and over and tweeting about it, so you never know! So kick back, put the lights off, and watch the Polish Mustang Club’s best ever video production.

For more information on the Polish Mustang Club please Click here

If you are looking to ship a Mustang or any other car back to the UK and would like an instant quote for our full import package please visit our car shipping website for a full instant quote

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As the sun energizes the solar cells, energy can be transferred to power street signs, nearby homes and roadside businesses. In snowy climates, the collected energy could heat the roadway and melt snow and ice, eliminating the need for large fleets of plows.

Brusaw insists that glass developers can create a strong enough material that traction and durability would not be an issue. A few problems do stand in the way of course, as is typically the case with new ideas and technology. Most notable of these problems is the issue of cost. Brusaw estimates that it would costs about $4.4 million per mile to lay down this super-glass roadway. Of course, the road would eventually recoup that money and even generate a greater return, but the initial cost is a daunting one.

Brusaw hopes to begin proving the effectiveness of the technology and he is going to do so by starting smaller by teaming up with a nationwide chain to revamp existing parking lots. The lots could be heated and also over a recharging station for electric vehicles.

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