General Archives - Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/category/general/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:30:16 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-ship-my-car-logo-1-32x32.png General Archives - Car Shipping and UK Import Specialists https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/category/general/ 32 32 Janno Productions https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/janno-productions/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:30:16 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=2381 Looking forward to working with Janno Productions in 2013 to create some promotional Car Shipping video.

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Looking forward to working with Janno Productions in 2013 to create some promotional Car Shipping video.

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Whilst online video content is known to improve your web presence and campaigns, the material that will work best for you and your business is produced by experts that really understand the role that you want it to play. With almost 10 years experience in communications management, marketing, public relations and video production, Janno Productions is not only equipped to produce the video you need and want, but understands exactly how that video can work for you.

The online world is constantly changing, and your customer’s expectations of you are changing with it. Where we once only ever anticipated a website to host text and pictures, we now expect video. Bite size portions of multimedia that do the job of selling you, your products, who you are and what you do, instantly. Whatever sector or industry your business is based in, your public relations and marketing strategies deserve to be complimented by online video content that works effectively within them.

All of our clients are afforded professional consultation as part of the video production process. We take the time to understand your business and the role that online video will play in helping it to succeed.

For more information please visit Janno Productions

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Classic Travelling https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/classic-travelling/ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:41:36 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=1674 Here at ShipMyCar we assist many people ship their cars internationally for a motoring holiday, for Vintage & classic car tours, scenic driving tours & holidays in the UK, Europe, and worldwide we recommend Classic Travelling

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Here at ShipMyCar we assist many people ship their cars internationally for a motoring holiday, for Vintage & classic car tours, scenic driving tours & holidays in the UK, Europe, and worldwide we recommend Classic Travelling.

From their website:

Classic car shippingClassic Travelling was established in 2003 and offers motoring holidays for classic, vintage and sports cars. The founder of the business, Sarah Dowding, has extensive experience of touring and motoring, having driven well in excess of 250,000 miles over the finest roads in Europe, North America, and southern Africa.

With Classic Travelling’s continual presence on the best touring roads, we are second to none for advice about exploring the world by road, and off the beaten track.

Our knowledge and experience means we have a in-depth and unique knowledge of where to drive, depending upon your budget, interests and car. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail in preparing every trip we undertake, for both clubs, groups and individuals. Let us take away the hassle and guesswork of organising your holiday, leaving you the time to enjoy yourselves and your car.

Even if you are not looking at a tour, their website gallery is stunning and recommended to any classic car enthusiast

Shipping a classic car for a holiday

For more information please visit www.classictravelling.com

For information on Classic Car Shipping please visit us at ShipMyCar.co.uk

Tel: 01908 887 917
Unit 74 Tanners Drive | Blakelands | Milton Keynes | MK14 5BP

 

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I Love V8 https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/i-love-v8/ Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:33:28 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=1631 Available now through Zazzle.co.uk are the ShipMyCar, I Love V8 tshirts, polo shirts, hoodies and more

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Available now through Zazzle.co.uk are the ShipMyCar, I Love V8 tshirts, polo shirts, hoodies and more:

Order now at ShipMyCar’s Zazzle Store

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** Thamesport Closure ** https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/thamesport-closure/ Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:10:02 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=1626 weather forecast which indicates high winds at or above Thamesport safe working limits covering the period

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Please be advised we have received a weather forecast which indicates high winds at or above Thamesport safe working limits covering the period

from: 07/06/2012 23:59
to : 09/06/2012 06:00

There is a high probability of Thamesport closure as a result of these adverse weather conditions.

Freshening southeasterly winds will reach limits at times from mid afternoon Thursday and remain above limits through tonight and much of Friday. This warning will be extended tomorrow, with winds finally easing below limits later on Saturday.

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Exports from Japan | Radiation https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/exports-from-japan-to-be-tested-for-radiation/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:22:42 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=1210 Car Exports from Japan are to be tested for radiation

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Japan continues to struggle from the effects of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and one of the biggest issues facing the nation has been the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. The facility is now a grade seven nuclear disaster, which puts it on the same scale as the Chernobyl disaster in Russia during the 1980s.

Damaged Nuclear Plant
Damaged Nuclear Plant

Radiation from the plant has been found in agricultural sources, too, which has prompted 29 countries and regions to suspend or tighten controls on food and dairy products. Bloomberg reports that radiation fears have prompted the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) to begin testing vehicles for radiation prior to shipments at home and abroad. The move follows steps already being taking by Nissan to test all vehicles prior to shipment.

JAMA has mainly decided to perform the radiation checks to calm the nerves of some customers who have asked if their products are still safe, and so far radiation has been negligible. JAMA tells Bloomberg that, at least so far, foreign countries haven’t introduced suspensions or strict measures. One container ship was asked to head back to Japan from China after radiation levels of 3.5 microsieverts per hour were detected. The typical X-ray is 100 microsieverts.

[Source: Bloomberg via The Wall Street Journal| Image: AFP/Getty]

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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-car/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:44:43 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=1115 Images of damage to cars, planes and ships following the horrific earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Please donate

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At ShipMyCar we have been shocked by the recent disaster in Japan, it is hard to imagine how it would feel to have a natural disaster of such scale here in the UK and how people would deal with it. It becomes more real when you see images of the aftermath from the earthquake and tsunami which you can relate to from your day-to-day work and when we saw these images from the areas we deal with such as the Hitachi car port it really hits home as to the level of destruction the Japanese people are facing.

Below are some images of cars, planes and ships that have been thrown around like toys:

Shipping Containers following Tsunami
Shipping Containers following Tsunami
Hitachi Port following Tsunami
Hitachi Port following Tsunami

Container ship following tsunami

Container ship following tsunami

Cars at Hitachi Port
Cars at Hitachi Port
Planes and Cars damaged in Japan
Planes and Cars damaged in Japan
Cars on top of houses in Japan
Cars on top of houses in Japan

Needless to say all car shipments to/from Japan are on hold, even the major manufacturers have either stopped production or slowed right down. It is too early to say at the moment whether the events will affect car production in the USA. All of this is insignificant of course in relation to the loss and ruin of human life.

Our thoughts go out to anybody affected by the events in Japan and we urge people visiting our site to donate to Doctors Without Borders (MSF) here

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Skater Dog https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/skater-dog/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:12:39 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=1103 The coolest dog of all time.

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We at ShipMyCar loves cars, we love shipping cars, but we also love cool dogs, and this dog is just about the coolest we have seen in a long time.

Dog on scooter
Dog on scooter

So a tenuous link for today is that Norman the Briard comes from Georgia and we can ship cars from Georgia to anywhere in the world but in particular the UK where we will make sure we carry out all of your IVA, MOT and DVLA Registration requirements

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Imported Car Insurance https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/imported-car-insurance/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:49:01 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=900 Imported Car Insurance Advice The annual price of car insurance for motorists rose by 40% in 2010 according to the AA, meaning that the average driver is now paying £791 per year on insurance for their vehicle alone. Some groups are being hit by these price rises harder than others; with the general trend being…

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Imported Car Insurance Advice
The annual price of car insurance for motorists rose by 40% in 2010 according to the AA, meaning that the average driver is now paying £791 per year on insurance for their vehicle alone. Some groups are being hit by these price rises harder than others; with the general trend being for insurance firms to target groups that they feel are the biggest risk. This has hit imported car owners hard, but it doesn’t mean that people should be put off importing a vehicle as there are still cost savings to be made.

Background information
There are two primary reasons why car insurance firms are targeting imported car owners in particular. The first is the extra costs which are anticipated when ever spare parts for a repair are required due to the need to seek out and import these parts from another country.
The second reason is the varying standards of quality which are imposed by legislators in different countries. For example, cars manufactured in America are designed to comply with a different set of regulations from those manufactured in the EU. This has led to car insurance firms classifying imported vehicles into two different categories:
• Parallel imports- These are vehicles which have been built in Europe and therefore comply with EU legal specifications.
• Grey imports- These are vehicles which have not been built in Europe and are therefore not EU approved.
Owners of Grey imports can generally expect an interrogation from potential car insurers for the reason of these varying legal specifications to which manufacturers must adhere. It has also not escaped the attention of car insurers that cars imported from Japan generally have higher specifications than the same vehicle when it is created in Europe. This means that Grey import owners will likely be asked to disclose their cars exact specifications (i.e. top speed, acceleration, brake horse power etc) to the insurer so that they can calculate a premium and can occasionally face higher premiums.

Money saving tips
There is still significant savings to be made through buying vehicles from abroad due to the high pre-tax costs which are placed upon vehicles bought in the UK. This makes it likely that cost savings can still be made despite the slightly higher annual insurance costs. However, there are still things that imported car owners can do in order to lower insurance premiums:
1. Search far and wide- the best piece of advice that can be given is to compare prices with as many different insurers as possible in order to give you the best chance of finding the cheapest possible premium. The quickest and easiest way of doing this is through price comparison services which will compare offers from hundreds of different insurers in a matter of moments.
2. Look into specialist insurers- Insurance firms which claim to specialise in imported vehicles will often offer lower premiums as they will likely have more knowledge of the car specifications of the vehicles. However, this is not always the case as these insurers are sometimes unable to compete with their larger competitors in terms of offering lower prices.
3. Preparation is everything- Make sure that you prepare yourself for the car insurer’s interrogation, particularly if you are the owner of a grey import. This means you have to be clued up on everything about your vehicle’s specifications in order to give you the best chance of getting the cheapest premium. However, never purposefully lie about specifications to your insurer as this could render your policy void in the event of a claim.
4. Your mileage allocation- The more miles you travel, the more likely you are to have an accident. This basic fact is the reason why car insurers will offer lower premiums to drivers who travel less. However, be careful not to set your mileage allowance too low as this would be another good way of rendering you policy void; allowing your insurer to dodge a payout in the event of a claim.
5. Parking and security- Imported vehicles are generally more valuable than those bought in the UK because they are generally rarer. Insurers recognise this and will therefore offer cheaper premiums to imported car owners who have made an effort to ensure that their vehicle is both parked in a safe place and equipped with security systems. This means that imported car owners should try to park in a garage when possible and fit approved Thatcham security systems such as alarms and immobilisers which will result in a significant insurance cost reduction.

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USA Snow Explosion https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/usa-snow-explosion/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:18:39 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=888 Awesome video of a truck going under an underpass while covered in snow

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Want to see what happens when a lorry covered in snow goes under an overpass in the USA?

Incredible footage:

If you are looking at shipping a car back to the UK please contact us first at ShipMyCar to make arrangements

Snow Truck under Overpass
Snow Truck under Overpass

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VAT 20% – Price Freeze https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/vat-20-price-freeze/ Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:34:47 +0000 http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/?p=627 ShipMyCar decide to freeze all prices at 2010 levels despite rise in VAT to 20%

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So 2011 has started with a nice rise in VAT to 20% – petrol prices are up at 125p and diesel up to 130p a litre, but we have made the decision to freeze all of our prices from 2010 in order to help if you are planning on shipping your car to the UK

This means our containerised shipping cost from New York is still an unbeatable £695 and all modifications for IVA remain at our highly competitive 2010 prices.

We at ShipMyCar wish everyone a very happy new year

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